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Have you ever looked at your co-op’s financial statements and wondered what it all means? Most directors don’t have training in bookkeeping or accounting, and it’s not easy to get much out of those statements if you’re not sure what to look for.That can be a problem, because the financial statement is the single most … Continued

The board is responsible for making sure that the co-op is well managed. It sounds simple, but a co-op’s success or failure as a business and as a community depends on it. A good board understands:what it needs to achieve successits legal obligationsits role – and the role of members, staff, and committees – in governing … Continued

This basic primer is for all housing co-op directors. Good directors need to know what they can do as individuals to ensure a board’s success.We’ve all heard about a director’s fiduciary duty and the duty of care. But how do these important concepts translate into the daily demand for good governance and principled leadership in … Continued

We all prefer activities we find rewarding — it’s human nature. And it’s no different in co-ops. If our experience in a co-op community is rewarding, we want to stay involved.Creating that kind of experience for our members may be the biggest challenge we face as leaders. Communities have to earn their members’ involvement before … Continued

Good policies improve everyone’s quality of life and play a big role in the smooth management of a co-op — from parking to painting to arrears collection and more. Bad policies make everyone miserable. Having no policies is a recipe for chaos.This workshop will show you how to use CHF BC’s Co-op Policy Manual to:make … Continued

The board is responsible for making sure that the co-op is well managed. It sounds simple, but a co-op’s success or failure as a business and as a community depends on it. Good directors are the cornerstone of good governance. This full-day workshop will equip you to be the best board and director you can be.A … Continued

Good governance, sound management and planning for the future are not just the concerns of co‑op directors — all co-op members play an important role in the success of their co-ops.We’ll talk about the specific roles for members in:governing their co-opsetting the co-op’s overall directionhelping their co-op run smoothlykeeping the co-op in good repair.We’ll talk about how … Continued