Besides offering limited liability to its members, both the LLC and the LCA also provide a choice in tax treatment. The organization may elect to be taxed as either a...

A limited equity cooperative (LEC) is a homeownership model in which residents purchase a share in a development and commit to reselling their share at a price determined by a...

For all issues, Board members should discuss their concerns with the President/Chair, who will address them and, if necessary, escalate the matter to the Executive Director/Manager.

They offer numerous reasons for the shortage: Generations have changed and don’t appreciate the opportunities.

Orientation is the process of delivering information to the board of directors. Generally, the directors listen and ask questions about their responsibilities

To enhance the inherent potential of cooperatives in supporting society’s transition towards global socio-ecological sustainability, they must plan strategically. Strategic planning with this goal in mind requires organizations to describe...

What is co-operative living? The simplest answer is that it is people living together in a self-governing group so that everyone benefits from the group's success. This house is your...

Your involvement on the board of directors will help bring about similar results for your community and make your revitalization organization’s vision a reality.

Ultimately, you need to accomplish a significant amount of work in a manner that is both efficient and effective, while remaining true to your mission and values. Effective leadership centers...

This Guide will help you plan and manage maintenance. It outlines the reasons why maintenance is important, the various types of maintenance, the steps in the ongoing maintenance cycle, and...

These rules are for co-ops managed by general meetings. This means that the whole membership forms the governing body of the co-op.

Make Good Use of the Treasurer & Finance Committee

It's one thing to sit through meetings; it's another to really listen, engage in discussion, and learn new things. Use these tips to reap the benefits

Annual meetings are a very important (and required) event for all HOAs. It’s time to elect new board members, review the budget, and discuss the general state of the community,...

The challenge of affordability requires not just short-term fixes but also long-term strategies. Solutions will need to address both the supply and demand sides of the housing market, involving public-sector,...

We have divided the toolkit into an introduction, the three stages of building a community partnership, and appendices. Each stage provides strategies and tools to help you create strong community...

This Plan becomes an Exhibit to the Management Agreement that the owner, agent, and the Agency execute at the initial loan closing, and is a binding contractual obligation during the...

The organization’s leadership should know what needs to be executed to continue operations and protect assets in the event of the sudden, unexpected absence of the chief executive officer

Sample Management Entry Profile

This guide provides information on building maintenance, capital planning, capital renewals (including the repair/replacement of existing building components), and new construction projects for non-profit housing societies and co-operatives. These resources...

In certain situations, it is prudent to delegate authority to staff to assume previously exclusive board responsibilities.

Before changing your management techniques, take a few minutes to be sure you understand the entire issue.

Last month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in the case of Francis v. Kings Park Manor, Inc. reversed the dismissal of a race discrimination complaint...

While standard nonprofit financial reports – the budget, income statement, and balance sheet – provide important management information, these statements alone do not indicate whether there is sufficient cash on...