Sustainable Building Practices - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “Sustainable Building Practices,” presented by Sasa Duricin at NASCO Institute 2016.
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Permaculture in Cooperatives: Practices for Practical Resilience - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “Permaculture in Cooperatives: Practices for Practical Resilience,” presented by Avery Hardy at NASCO Institute 2016.
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Waste Not, Want Not - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “Waste Not, Want Not,” presented by Ken Mills at NASCO Institute 2016.
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Co-op Staff Evaluations - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “Co-op Staff Evaluations,” presented by Rek Kwawer and Daniel Miller at NASCO Institute 2016.
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This session provides an overview of the various reasons to perform staff evaluations, best practices for creating a just and effective evaluation process, and tips to create a positive culture around evaluations.
Planning for turnover
Preparation for turnover is an ongoing process and co-ops should keep all tools up to date before turnover takes place. This slide deck will walkthrough action items, best practices, and exit interview resources for board member and staff member turnover. This checklist is designed for annual prepareration for turnover.
Pathways to Expansion for Larger Co-ops - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “Pathways to Expansion for Larger Co-ops,” presented by Corrigan Nadon-Nichols at NASCO Institute 2016.
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Many housing cooperatives consider expansion to be a worthy goal for furthering their mission and increasing financial stability. However as co-ops grow in scale, they face additional obstacles and opportunities that complicate the development process. In this session, we will examine several successful expansion projects at larger co-ops and analyze under what circumstances expansion is a worthwhile goal.
Resources for a Healthy Membership - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “Resources for a Healthy Membership,” presented by Nola Warner and Patti Kardia at NASCO Institute 2016.
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COVID Recovery Knowledge-share
This is a discussion guide. for your co-op to talk about the impact of COVID on your community.
Roles & Chores Overview (Small Co-op of 6)
An example of a Roles and Chores guide from a small co-op of 6 members without staff. This co-op reported smooth functioning of their labor system and positive culture of accountability for completing tasks.
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How to Create a Wheelchair Accessible Home
This guide, which was shared with NASCO, discusses tips and tricks to make your home wheelchair accessible. You can read the full article here.