Cooperative development goals

Provided by the USFWC. This page contains the areas of technical assistance or basically what a successful cooperative needs to be successful.

Governance

• Drafting Bylaws

• Drafting Articles

• Roles and Responsibility for Boards

• Board basics

• Rights & Responsibilities, Decision Clarity

• Strategic planning and member engagement

• Good Meetings and Facilitation

Human Resources

• Development of Accountability Systems

• Communication/Coaching

• Onboarding & Orientation

• Conflict Resolution Training

Financial

• Setting up chart of accounts and accounting filing system

• Providing a draft Bookkeeping Manual

• Setting up Payroll and HR Policies

• Consulting with end of year tax accountant

• Accounting facilitation and training

• Open Book Management

• Help in applying for Loan Financing 

Technology

• Using Project Management Tools

• CRM tools

• Social Media Tools

• Video editing tools

Marketing

• Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy

• Brand Strategy and identity

• Business development (market making)

Start-up Support

• Business Model Development

• Business Plans

• Feasibility Studies

• Governance

• Worker Co-op 101

Next level support

• Project Management Training

• Anti Oppression Training

• Preventing Board Burn Out