The Co-op Academy Leaders Cohort is a chance to connect with co-op members across the city, develop your leadership skills, and strengthen your co-op. In addition to free monthly trainings you’ll have access to:
Sound interesting? Scroll down below to see this year’s training topics.
Our Co-op Leadership Cohort is open to anyone that would like to develop a deeper knowledge of the foundational
components to developing and managing limited equity co-ops effectively. We offer two certification levels:
This level focuses on fundamental co-op basics of building community and advocating for your housing. Level 1 trainings underscore the important role that each member has to play in a co-op and provides tools, resources, and tactics that can help support co-ops in strengthening their community through mutual accountability, more effective communication, and increased participation.
To receive the Level 1 Co-op Leadership Certificate, you must attend the Co-op Academy Orientation and two out of the three other Level 1 trainings listed in the curriculum below. This certification is for all co-op members, and we especially encourage board members and members who are new to their co-ops to attend.
This level builds on the principles in Level 1 and goes into depth on the skills the co-op leaders need to ensure their co-op remains financially and structurally healthy in the long-term. Level 2 trainings outline some of the major social, legal, and financial management requirements for co-ops and provides comprehensive information and resources on how co-op boards in particular can meet these requirements.
To receive the Level 2 Certificate, you must complete the Level 1 training curriculum and attend the additional two Level 2 trainings listed in the curriculum below. While all co-op members are encouraged to attend these trainings, this certification is most useful for co-op board members and those considering joining the board.
Connects co-op members across the DMV area and discusses the common values and challenges that bring co-ops together. This annual co-op networking workshop provides in-depth insight into the democratic and collective principles that make limited equity co-ops such a unique and valuable form of affordable housing. Co-op members will have the chance to:
Shares effective ways to connect with your elected representatives and other groups who are advocating and urge them to support increased funding for your limited equity co-ops and affordable housing in DC during upcoming budget hearings that decide how the city’s funds will be allocated. Get help:
March 23 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (virtual)
Provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities that board and general members have in their co-ops. Boards and members will have a chance to further develop the skills necessary to effectively carry out their responsibilities in the co-op. Co-op members will gain:
Highlights the importance of effective communication and participation as key tools for building trust and community in the co-op. This workshop shares best practices and tools to help co-op members and boards communicate effectively with each other to stay informed, resolve conflict, and build community. In this training we provide:
Addresses common conflicts that arise in co-ops and reviews best practices in resolving them in an effective and inclusive manner. This workshop offers tools to help co-op members and boards communicate effectively with each other and resolve conflicts. In this training we:
Shares effective strategies for managing a co-op’s relationship with their property management company. Focuses on tactics that co-ops can use to improve communication, address commonly occurring problems, and ensure the management company is supporting the co-op’s goal of maintaining their affordability and protecting the value of their building. This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of:
