Co-op Clinic
Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting Companies
On March 2, the Treasury Department announced the suspension of enforcement of the Corporate Transparency (CTA) against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies, and that the Treasury Department will further […]
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We believe in liberation: Our 2025 Plans
Support the worker co-op movement in 2025 I believe in liberation and I think that business-as-usual operations don’t win toward liberation at all. That’s Peer Advisor Fellow LaTierra Piphus, one […]
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Foundations of Workplace Democracy: Member Removal in Worker Cooperatives
Download the Mini Guide Member Removal in Worker Co-ops by the USFWC Co-op Clinic here.
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NEW: Member Removal in Worker Co-ops
The process for removing members in a worker co-op takes special care to simultaneously ensure a fair and democratic process for the member in question while stopping harm to the […]
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USFWC Launches Fellowship For BIPOC Worker Owners In Response To Growing Need For Technical Assistance For And By Communities Of Color
The US Federation of Worker Cooperatives launched the Peer Advisor Fellowship, a new program to equip worker co-op members with the essential skills, tools, and support system to be effective […]
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BUILDING YOUR WORKER CO-OP BOARD
A board of a cooperative is similar to that of a nonprofit or corporation with the addition that it is made up of a majority member-owners. Boards of corporations are […]
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SETTING MEMBERSHIP FEES
When a member pays their membership fee they purchase a share from a worker co-op, which entitles them to a vote / decision-making power in the co-op. Learn about setting […]
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EFFECTIVE WORKER CO-OP BOARDS
EFFECTIVE WORKER CO-OP BOARDS While a sizable body of literature, tools and resources exist for boards in general, this mini guide by the USFWC’s Co-op Clinic focuses on unique practices […]
Read More >Your Cooperative Identity: Marketing and Web Skills for Worker Co-ops
In this video, Tom Ivey, the Community Development Manager at DotCooperation, and Rob McClinton, the CEO of Small World Communications, Inc., share best practices for cooperatives interested in strengthening their marketing and digital branding on a budget! Learn tips & tricks for establishing your online presence, building your client base in your region, and using a .coop domain for your business website.
We are thankful for the support of DotCooperation, the sponsor of Co-op Clinic’s 2023 webinars.
About the presenters
Tom Ivey, the Community Development Manager at DotCooperation, is dedicated to the education, promotion, and support of the global network of cooperatives. Since joining DotCooperation in 2016, he has consistently expressed that being part of the cooperative community has given him a feeling of “coming home.” Tom is an enthusiastic advocate for co-ops and can often be seen presenting on digital competency at online and in-person events.
Rob McClinton is CEO of Small World Communications, Inc., supporting co-ops’ digital presence, marketing, and performance through smallworld.coop. He is a founding member of the cooperative consultancy, The Ajani Group, the co-op media company Everything Co-op Media, and the cooperative business-leaders community Zebras Unite.
Skill Up! Co-op Clinic Virtual Summit
Leer este anuncio en español aquí Missed the summit? Sign up to receive recordings of the summit tracks: Flow Like Water: Worker Co-op Finance 101 Here for it: Building Capacity […]
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