NASCO Institute 2016

Session materials from “Cooperatives Investing in Cooperatives,” presented by Maggie Cohn and Mark Fick at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Session materials from “Waste Not, Want Not,” presented by Ken Mills at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Session materials from “The Importance of Good Stewardship,” presented by Maggie Cohn, Daniel Miller, and Noah Compo at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Session materials from “Troubleshooting Meeting Facilitation (Roundtable),” presented by Marc Mascarenhas-Swan at NASCO Institute 2016.

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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.

Session materials from “Member-Staff Relations (Roundtable),” presented by Steve Dubb at NASCO Institute 2016.

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This roundtable discussion is a space for co-op staff and managers to explore everything from boundaries, to evaluations, and beyond.

Session materials from “Do We Own It?,” presented by Noah Compo at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Session materials from "Getting Tax Exemption," presented by David "Rosebud" Sparer at NASCO Institute 2016.

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What does it mean to be a "nonprofit"? What are the benefits and drawbacks of 501c3 status and other tax exemptions for co-ops? Is it worth it? We will discuss the systems of nonprofit incorporation, federal tax exemption, and local tax exemptions. We will also cover the 501c3 application (IRS Form 1023) in detail.

Session materials from “Understanding Co-op Finances,” presented by Brian Dahlk at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Would you like to feel more empowered to understand your co-op’s financial information and participate in its financial discussions? This workshop is designed for beginners who want to increase their financial literacy, and we will discuss the basic financial concepts that pertain to housing co-ops. Attendees will gain higher levels of financial comprehension and reduce the feelings of confusion around the financial issues their co-ops undertake.

Session materials from “Ongoing Member Training (Roundtable),” presented by Nola Warner at NASCO Institute 2016.

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