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Our Portal Library is a comprehensive resource curated from trusted cooperative and housing organizations. It brings together a wealth of articles, guides, books, reports, and journals focused on cooperative housing, governance, leadership, and community development. Each publication is selected for its relevance and practical value, helping cooperative board members and leaders strengthen their knowledge in areas such as:
Governance and Legal Frameworks –
Understand your duties, responsibilities, and ethical obligations.
Financial and Business Planning
Learn strategies to keep your cooperative strong and sustainable.
Operations and Maintenance
Gain insights into maintaining property value and community trust.
Marketing and Member Engagement –
Explore proven ways to build community participation and satisfaction.
Sector-Specific Studies
Dive into focused research on housing, agriculture, finance, and more.
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Monthly Management Reports to the Board
A board’s ability to make sound financial decisions is the cornerstone of any successful co-op; however, the information needed for informed decisions can only come from management.
NAHC Basics for Board Treasurers 2011 
NAHC Basics for Treasurers 2010 
National Housing Cooperatives Case Law Survey
Emigrant Mortgage Co., Inc. v. Greenberg, 34 Misc. 3d 1236(A), 950 N.Y.S.2d 608 (Dist. Ct. 2012) (unreported)
Navigating the CTA A Guide for Condos and HOAs to...
March 1, 2024 – Federal Court rules that the Corporate Transparency Act is Unconstitutional: What does it mean for Community Associations?
Need a governance Tune- Up 
net operating revenue policy chf Canada guide
Guide to the CMHC Net Operating Revenue Policy
new approaches to affordable housing
Housing has long been a staple of American society, and the United States’ economic prowess has afforded its citizens an abundance of safe and decent housing.
New Liability Ruling – How Does It Affect Boards
Is an individual board member exempt from liability if acting in his or her capacity as a board member? That was one of the many questions in Fletcher v. The...
new member orientation
All too frequently, groups skip any form of orientation and just place their new members directly on committees or organizational projects
New on the Board – Ask Questions
But directors with minimal experience in governing often don’t know what to ask.
New Year, Clean Slate for Governance
A new board and a New Year are opportunities for a fresh start. Ideally, the legacy of the prior board can be built upon for continued progress.
No Text Zone -Here’s How You Should Communicate with Fellow...
Community association board members spend a lot of time communicating /
Nonprofit Board Committee Members who should serve on which committee
Board committees play a crucial role in the effective governance of organizations. They are specialized groups tasked with specific functions and responsibilities, aiding the board of directors in fulfilling its...
Nonprofit Operating Reserves and Policy Examples
A nonprofit organization may set aside a cash reserve to provide a cushion for both planned and unplanned future needs. This resource includes considerations for reserve planning, as well as...
Not your Father’s Oldsmobile
“It’s not your father’s Oldsmobile” is an advertising slogan from the 1980s. Its purpose was to communicate that the company’s vehicles had improved considerably from their perceived image.
Officers of the Cooperative
The bylaws of each co-op give the duties and powers of each officer. The following is a brief review of each officer and their duties:
On creating simple, accessible budgets for small coops
Sometimes, your coop may not require a complex budget, and your members may find that a simpler, smaller budget is easier to explain to the membership and maintain.
One Voice and Messaging by the Board
Remember the game of whispering a message down a line of people? Inevitably, the original message morphed into something different or wrong when it reached the final person.
Operation of the Cooperative
Planning for the cooperative's operation must take place well before the formal transfer of ownership to the shareholders.
Operations and Governance – Checklists and Assessment Tools for Chapters...
Chapters and components are often at the forefront of serving members, developing leaders, and advancing a mission.
Organization Charts
With the continual transition of volunteer leaders, an organizational chart is an ideal way to describe the dynamics and elements of an organization.
Orientation should be more than a familiarization tour.
An orientation can be held in as little as 90 minutes. Some groups schedule a half-day or incorporate team-building activities into a full-day event.
orientation should stress governance
Orientation is not simply a “test drive” or a familiarization tour for new directors. The primary purpose is to share information and discuss governance.