November, 2021
Dear friends,
I hope you’re having a sweet November.
This month’s newsletter includes upcoming workshops, funding updates, CFNE job postings,
+ other key co-opportunities that will help you unlock the power of your co-op community.
If you, or someone you know, can benefit from any of these resources, be sure to share!
We also encourage you to share your updates & ideas with us by emailing cfne@coopfund.coop
Co-op Curious?
We’ve got you covered. Check out these learning co-opportunities from CFNE & our partners.
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November 10th, 17th, 18th | Free
Throughout November 2021, Ujima members and the wider public will have the opportunity to learn about real estate development, review potential investment opportunities and properties, and generate a Real Estate Investment Plan for 2022.
Impact Investing for Real Estate Part 1 | Free
Impact Investing for Real Estate Part 2 | Free
Real Estate for All Workshop | Free
More programs to be announced!
- Stay tuned for a workshop on Community Ownership featuring our very own Maggie Cohn.
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December 1 @ 12:00 PM -1:30 PM EDT | Free
Cooperatives are better together. This timeless truth has been recognized and practiced by countless co-op and community leaders. By working together, cooperatives gain the expertise, scale, and support necessary to heighten awareness, sustainability, and community impact.
In this interactive lunch-and-learn session, we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities
of intercooperation and community engagement as expressed through co-op principles 6&7.
If you’ve got a story of how your co-op put co-op principles 6&7 into practice, reach out! We’d love to hear & highlight your story in this upcoming workshop. e: johan@coopfund.coop
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In Case You Missed It!
Our 2021 workshops are all available for viewing on our Youtube channel. Click here to view.
Co-op Capital
Stay updated on relevant funding co-opportunities.
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Haymarket People’s Fund Grant
Deadline December 1, 2021
Haymarket People’s Fund is an anti-racist and multicultural foundation committed to strengthening the movement for social justice in New England by supporting grassroots organizations that address the root causes of injustice. Fun fact: they played a critical role in CFNE’s founding by introducing some of their supporters with co-op developers. Those conversations resulted in CFNE.
You do not have to have 501(c)3 tax-exempt status from the IRS or a fiscal sponsor to get a grant from Haymarket. You can apply if your work falls within what the IRS defines as charitable or educational tax-exempt activities.
The deadline to apply for the 2021-2022 funding cycle is Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Groups that have not been funded by Haymarket in the past three years must call for a phone screening before applying.
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Co-op Community
Stay connected to our co-op community.
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November 10th @ 4:00 PM -5:00 PM EDT | Free
Join the US Federation as they celebrate the relaunch of their technical assistance program, the Co-op Clinic, with exciting new services and resources. Click here to register
Lane Fury, our Loan and Outreach Officer for Vermont and New Hampshire, will be transitioning out of their position at CFNE soon. While we are very sad to lose Lane as staff, and have enjoyed working with them enormously, we are also excited for their next steps and wish them every success.
The Loan and Outreach Officer for Vermont and New Hampshire is a key position that builds relationships with cooperative enterprises, helps them thrive, analyzes financial information to support better decision making, and makes debt capital accessible to businesses and communities that might not otherwise get that start.
The Loan Administrator and Bookkeeper is a new position that provides much-needed support to the lending team. Keeping the books, the files, the records complete and accurate, the right person feels real satisfaction in checking things off the list and making sure everything is done just so. And, you will be wildly appreciated for these skills!
We hope you'll consider joining the CFNE Team! Applicants can send their cover letters and resumes to josie@cooperativefund.org, with priority consideration given to Loan Administrator and Bookkeeper applications received by 11/30. Click here to access the full job description.
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Johan Matthews
Community Engagement Facilitator
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Cooperative Fund of New England
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