I want housing associations and local councils to ensure that those who live in social housing are treated with dignity and respect. The interests and perspectives of residents must be...

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...

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...

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...

While most HDFC co-ops are democratic, financially stable, and affordable, about 20% are in distress. This distress threatens families with the loss of their equity and ownership, potentially leading to...

Our cooperative principles promote quality housing and services. As individuals, we are empowered through democratic participation to create a community equally accessible to all. As an organization, we are committed...

Cohousing is a way of living that fosters greater connection to the community and to the land. Cohousing units are developments that are owned and managed by the community that...

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...

When you saw an opportunity to make things even better, you decided to step up to the challenge and take on a more active role with your homeowners’ association

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,...

Event planning can be challenging, especially for small-staff association professionals with limited time and resources.

Don’t worry. We’ve seen it all, and we understand the stress and responsibilities that come with being a new board member. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive resource guide...

The Conversion of Diamond Walnut Growers

On April 4, 2016, the Office of General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Guidance on the application of the Fair Housing Act...

The Cooperative Growth Ecosystem framework encourages diverse stakeholders in the field of community economic development to invest in inclusive economic development by fostering cooperatively owned enterprises within a broader entrepreneurial "ecosystem.

Co-operatives are autonomous associations formed and democratically directed by people who come together to meet common economic, social, and cultural needs.

On the outside, the cooperative appears to be like any other business. Cooperatives sell a wide range of products, from hammers to fertilizer to clothing. They market producer goods and...

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,...

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, was passed to enhance transparency in entity structures and ownership, thereby combating money laundering, tax fraud, and other illicit activities.

A new federal law was enacted, entitled the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), to help "combat money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and tax fraud." The law was intended to prevent businesses...

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...

The Development of United Potato Grower Cooperatives

Fifteen questions to discuss between the incoming president and the chief staff executive.