The study examined mortgage delinquency and foreclosure rates among owner-occupants of resale-restricted houses and condominiums in community land trusts (CLTs) across the United States, comparing CLT results to rates of...

The co-op is committed to delivering quality services to its members (tenants) and partner landlords. The organization believes this aim can best be achieved through the training and development of...

Throughout the Start. In COOP training, you will play the role of potential owner-members or the core group that will lead the setup of the cooperative. You will carry out...

The following document serves as a guide document only. It is an example of the questions and thought process that the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) expects prospective co-operatives to...

We are pleased to provide you with our latest research on the State of Corporate Innovation. Today, we are in uncertain times where innovation can be a critical competency in...

The purpose of this strategic plan is to establish the direction of the organization and create a foundational strategy that balances long-term objectives, operational priorities, and financial discipline. The four-year...

After completing the strategic plan template, use it to establish an action plan to achieve the desired goals and objectives; this is a working document for staff, committees, and board...

It is not a document to create at a retreat only to be shelved to collect dust. The plan communicates value to members. It directs committees. It guides successive boards of directors...

A strategic plan serves as a roadmap – especially important in organizations where volunteers frequently transition in and out. A plan guides the board of directors, committees, and staff. It...

Cooperative principles play an integral role in the development of cooperatives, providing clear guidance on how they should operate. These principles ensure the replication of this promising model to garner social and...

Cooperatives, as distinct forms of business, rely upon members to work together towards collective goals. Trust lies at the heart of cooperation and provides the basis for communication that is...

The purpose of this guide is to assist those who provide disaster safety information to the general public. The information presented is based on historical data for the United States...

Cooperative self-governance, however, occasionally gives rise to disputes and litigation between cooperative boards and tenant shareholders when cooperation breaks down and individual self-interest takes over. Also, disputes sometimes arise between...

All boards of directors are under increasing pressure to perform well and justify their decisions. Cooperative boards are no exception. However, increasing scrutiny of director behavior is not always accompanied...

A well-run community association doesn’t come easy, and the responsibility can be a lot for a board of directors to handle. That’s why many boards look to professional advisors and...

Serving on your association’s board of directors is a significant responsibility that requires considerable time, effort, and resources. Governing and leading a community isn’t easy, and as a part-time volunteer,...

The Cooperative Society is a hopeful and practical blueprint of where we all need to place our focus if we wish to contribute to the evolution of a more resilient,...

In collaboration with cooperative organizations and training institutes in all regions of the world, MATCOM designs and produces material for the training of managers of cooperatives and assists in the...

In 2011, Metroplan received a Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a sustainable development vision and strategies.

These 10 articles, collected by USDA Rural Development agricultural economist Charles Ling, were originally published in Rural Cooperatives magazine to examine the nature of cooperatives and their place in the...

Your board probably already has some organization in place – formal committees with delegated responsibilities. However, board governance takes the idea of defining board organization and responsibilities a step further by implementing...

Briefing document outlining the duties and responsibilities of a co-operative board

Cooperative Information Report 65 February 2012 Revised November 2014

Think.COOP addresses many of the uncertainties that people have about cooperatives, while helping them make informed decisions. It guides participants through the various stages and types of supportive business relationships...