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Nonprofit Board Basics guide for Leaders
This document describes the basic elements and responsibilities of nonprofit board service.
Nonprofit Capacity Self-Assessment workbook
A Nonprofit Capacity Self-Assessment Workbook for Rural Community-Based Housing Organizations
Nonprofit Governance Index
This Executive Summary presents our survey methodology and a profile of the respondents, and then reports on the findings in key categories: composition and recruitment, structures, policies and procedures, roles...
Nonprofit Impact Matters
We wrote this report for the stakeholders of America’s 1.3 million charitable nonprofits, which enrich the lives of everyone in our country by upholding our nation’s bold ideals and big-hearted...
Nonprofit Leadership and Organizational Excellence Assessment Tool
Teams are proud to support the work of nonprofit agencies by providing resources, support, and opportunities for agency and leadership development. We are excited to share with you our enhanced...
Notes for Field Trainer
The manual provides guidelines on how to plan and conduct training activities. It discusses methods for assessing training needs and systems for organizing training in the field, with particular emphasis...
Organization and Management of Cooperative Housing Associations
It is thought that this pamphlet will be particularly timely in view of the renewed interest in the provision of low-cost housing, which is now evident, and in view of...
Over Housing Under the Rental Assistance Program
Every household paying a reduced charge under CMHC’s Rental Assistance Program must declare its income and composition once a year. The household must promptly report changes to either one that...
Pilot Project on Radon Gas
The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada and the Agency for Co-operative Housing recently completed a pilot project to test for radon gas in selected housing co-operatives.
policy rents
Rent arrears have numerous adverse effects on the Cooperative, as rent is its primary source of income. High rent arrears can result in services such as repairs being affected, thus...
policy rules
These secondary rules, otherwise known as standing orders, are for co-ops managed by the general meeting
Prescription for Organizational Health
A similar approach can be applied to an organization — a prescription to improve health, operations, and outcomes. Just as people have annual check-ups, it is good for associations to...
Primary Rules
These rules are for co-ops managed by general meetings. This means that the whole membership forms the governing body of the co-op.
Professional Service Providers
Experienced professional advisors and service providers can help ensure your community is protected and prepared for the future, so it’s always a good idea to seek out and respect their...
Property Management Company Evaluation Tool
The Agency for Co-operative Housing's Model Management Services Agreement provides clients with the option of an annual evaluation of the services provided by management companies (clause 18). We have developed...
Property Tax Assessment Appeals for Condominiums, Townhomes and HOA
Good news: the assessed value is appealable! Taxpayers have the opportunity to contest the Assessor’s judgment of their property’s fair market value.
Questions and Answers Agency Model Management Service Agreement
The Model Management Services Agreement is a contract the Agency has drawn up for housing co-operatives to use when they hire a company to manage their property.
Questions Cooperative Directors Should be Asking Management
The purpose of this paper is fourfold: 1) To briefly describe how directors should pose questions to management, 2) To provide an extensive list of questions directors should know the...
Repairing your Flooded Home
Repairing Your Flooded Home. This book provides step-by-step guidance on how to clean up, rebuild, and seek assistance after a flood. Before you start, read the safety precautions at the...
Repairs and Maintenance Policy Guidance
If a community-led housing (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...
Resolving Conflict the Leadership Series
The outline is not a script and should not be read word-for-word. Instead, use the document as a guide for presenting the material in your own words and with your...
Risk Management in Associations
While it is an honor to be asked to serve on a board of directors, there may be risks associated with board service. In addition to the responsibility for governance,...
Risky Business Avoiding Association Hazards
While it is an honor to be asked to serve on a board of directors, there may be risks associated with board service. In addition to the responsibility for governance,...
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Principles of Strategic Governance