7 errors in developing policy
Avoid these errors as the board delves into policy development.
A Policy Toolkit for Inclusive Growth of Housing Cooperatives
The Grounded Solutions Network created this toolkit to help communities understand their housing policy options and the approach that will work best for them. Community leaders and policymakers can begin...
Agency and Employee Management Policy Guidance
If a CLH organization has not agreed on policies and procedures, it means that either all decisions must be made at governing body meetings or individuals must make decisions, and...
Alignment in the Association
A few of the directors agreed, but the more seasoned officers reminded Sam, “We work within a framework, and our ideas should align with our strategic plan.”
allocations policy
These policies and procedures are for co-ops managed by a management committee.
benefits policy
The Co-op is fully mutual, and because all members are part of the governing body, they all fall under the requirements of Schedule One.
Cost of Home policy platform
Families all across the United States are struggling to afford the cost of a home. Everywhere you look — cities, suburbs, rural areas — the stability that home should bring...
Five Elements Assessment survey
You have been invited by your organization to take part in 501 Commons’ Five Elements of a Healthy Nonprofit Self-Assessment. Here is some background information.
grievance policy procedure
The purpose of a grievance procedure is to enable employees to raise grievances related to their employment, seeking satisfactory solutions, and to allow the employer to resolve grievances in a...
harassment policy
The objective of this policy is to define what the co-op considers to be harassment and outline the actions the co-op will take in response to a reported case of...
Housing-Provider-Guide-Contractor-Safety-Program
The term “Housing Provider” is used throughout this guide to indicate where each housing provider can enter their name to customize this document for their organization.
Housing-Provider-Kit-Rent-Calculation-Guide
This guide helps housing providers calculate the Tenant Rent Contribution (TRC) for residents living in subsidized ‘rent-geared-to-income’ (RGI) units (including co-op members paying housing charges geared to income). The TRC...
How does a cooperative operate
Operating a cooperative takes organization and cooperation. This resource is a guide to some of the basic functions of a co-op, including:
How to Complete A Policy Manual
These statements pass along the wisdom of the board to future leaders, assist staff in administration, record desired outcomes, and establish values or principles for the organization. They form a...
Maintenance policy-
These rules are for co-ops managed by general meetings. This means that the whole membership forms the governing body of the co-op.
Misguided Practices
There is no single authority for how associations operate. Every nonprofit and its board is unique. They are influenced by culture, resources, scope, and member expectations, among other factors.
Model Policies & Procedures – Rent
Introduction: These rules are for co-ops managed by general meetings. This means that the whole membership forms the governing body of the co-op. It is assumed that day-to-day management is...
Model Policies & Procedures – Repairs & Maintenance
The objectives of the repairs and maintenance policy are: to ensure that the co-op meets its legal repairs and maintenance obligations, to ensure that the co-op operates a high-quality, sensitive,...
NAP Operational Policies and Procedures
Sample NAP Operational Policies and Procedures
Pet Policy & Assistance Animals
Now that more condo and single-family homeowners have become remote workers and pet owners compared to pre-pandemic levels, property managers and board members should be aware of how to legally...
Policies now that I’ve got them what do i do...
Adopting policies is the starting point. Their application and storage now take effect. New policies should lead to the creation of new processes and procedures.