One of the most valuable assets of the cooperative movement is our collective knowledge. Our Shared Resource Library, a constantly growing collection of documents and files, is a tool for sharing that knowledge.
Highlighted Resources
One of the most valuable assets of the cooperative movement is our collective knowledge. Our Shared Resource Library, a constantly growing collection of documents and files, is a tool for sharing that knowledge.
Session materials from "Creating a New Co-op - 1 - The Development Process," presented by Mark Fick and Corrigan Nadon-Nichols at NASCO Institute 2014 & 2015.
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This course will provide an overview of the development process from initial ideas to moving in to a property. We will explore the many right (and a few wrong) ways to create a new housing coop, with extra focus on the initial steps: creating a collective vision, organizing your development team, and making a roadmap. This is a two-part course that sets the foundation for the "Creating a New Co-op" series.
Session materials from "Campus Cooperative Education for a Resilient Future," presented by Jeff Noven at NASCO Institute 2015.
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Session materials from "Applying Lessons Learned from the History of the African American Cooperative Movement," presented by Ajowa Nzinga Ifateyo at NASCO Institute 2015.
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Session materials from "Cooperative Loan Funds Investing in Cooperative Business," presented by Mark Fick and Maggie Cohn at NASCO Institute 2015.
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Session materials from "Lies About Allies: Creating Cooperative Solidarity," presented by Maisie Kise and Charlie Anderle at NASCO Institute 2015.
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Session materials from “Do We Own It?,” presented by Noah Compo at NASCO Institute 2016.
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Session materials from "Creating Democratic Money Systems with Local Currencies and Other Alternatives," presented by Adam "Fuzzy" Konner at NASCO Institute 2015.
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Session materials from "Grappling with Racial Inequality, How Can We Create a Better World?," presented by Rachel Vernon at NASCO Institute 2015.
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This workshop will take the participant through some realities of race and economics in this country, then move on to discussing how to create a more equitable and inclusive co-op movement.
Session materials from "The Lemonade Stand: Create your First Financial Statements from Lemons and Sugar," presented by Annie Sullivan-Chin at NASCO Institute 2015.
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Session materials from "When it Hits the Fan: Preparing for the Worst," presented by Alex Green at NASCO Institute 2015.
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Owning a home is a lot of responsibility, especially when you’re trying to build a community with so many co-opers. Crises sometimes seem to be popping up around every corner. This workshop aims to prepare you for these unexpected twists in cooperative living. We will not only discuss the different emergencies that can surface in a cooperative house but also how to prepare for and respond to them.