August 2022
Dear friends,
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We hope you are able to create some time for rest and joy this month as we wrap up the end of summer and move into the busyness of fall.
This month’s newsletter includes upcoming workshops, job postings, funding updates + other key co-opportunities that will help you unlock the power of your co-op community.
As always, 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 friends.
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August 5 | 3-4:30 pm ET | Online | Free or donation
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The US Federation of Worker Cooperatives hosts this monthly webinar for groups and people at the very early stages of their worker cooperative project. The webinar describes key steps toward getting off the ground, where problems often occur, building your group's democratic capacity, business, and environment of support, in a participatory conversational format.
Este evento será facilitado en inglés. ¡Vuelva a revisar el calendario pronto para eventos en español! Click here to register.
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August 23 | 6-7 pm ET | Online | Free or donation
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The success of consensus depends on how willing you are in a group to focus on where you agree, to both build relationships and bridge different people in the group’s ideas. In this session, we’ll explore the skills needed to build relationships. In addition to a better understanding of consensus, you’ll leave this webinar with a practical list of communication skills that will enhance the ability of our group to function well, especially when there is disagreement about things that matter. Click here to register.
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September 9 + 10 | Daylong | Philadelphia | Sliding Scale $200-$700
Join cooperators around the country for two exciting days of in-person connection, innovative strategy, collective learning, and celebration. USFWC Members are eligible for a discount on conference registration – email membership@usworker.coop to request a discount code.
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In Case You Missed It!
Recordings of our workshops are all available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Click here to view.
Connect with a Coach!
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Co-op Community
Stay connected to our co-op community.
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CFNE has a Request for Proposal out for a facilitator and consultant who can work with our board for three months this fall. Our hope is to focus on unpacking interpersonal and internalized oppression through self-reflection and conversation, ending with an anti-oppression training in December. If you are interested, please submit a proposal by the end of the day on August 15th. Click here for our full RFP.
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CFNE is a leader in co-op community development finance, seeking candidates to fill the position of Communications Director on our great team. The Communications Director is a new remote position that requires a broad skill set in not only strategy development and project management, but also in writing, design, and messaging. We are also looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to social, economic and racial justice. Applicants can send their cover letters and resumes to josie@cooperativefund.org, with priority consideration given to applications received by August 31st. Click here for our full job description.
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Tootie’s Tempeh is a worker-owned cooperative joyfully producing tasty, ready-to-cook, and sustainably made tempeh. Our tempeh is locally sourced, organic, and undeniably delicious! Two types of positions are available - Production Supervisor/Leader (full time) and Production Assistants (2 part time positions). Click here to learn more.
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Artisan Beverage Cooperative is seeking a highly motivated Sales Person to help grow our brands; Katalsyt Kombucha and Ginger Libation. We are looking for a full-time employee who has 2+ years of beverage industry sales experience. Click here for the full job descriptions.
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More Job Opportunities
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Co-op Capital
Stay updated on relevant funding co-opportunities.
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Open to Black women who are legal U.S. residents (including DC), are 18+ and the principal owner of a U.S.-based small business. Grants for $10,000. Monthly entry periods and monthly grantees. *Note: entries do not roll over into the next month* Apply by August 31st (with the possibility of applying before the end of each month until December 31, 2022). Click here to see the guidelines for applying.
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EforAll/EParaTodos is accepting applications for their fall pitch contests and fall / winter accelerator cohorts in many communities throughout our region. This is a great opportunity to develop or strengthen your business model and potentially get some early stage capital.
Accelerator
Cape Cod classes start September 28, 2022. Must apply by August 10th @ 5pm EST
Berkshire County classes start September 28, 2022. Must apply by August 25th @ 5pm ET
Pitch
Holyoke online event held August 24, 2022. Must apply by August 11th @ 11:59 pm ET
Roxbury event held September 1, 2022. Must apply by August 11th @ 12 pm ET!
Greater Worcester event held September 7, 2022. Must apply by August 19th @ 5pm ET
Merrimack Valley event held September 7, 2022. Must apply by August 25th @ 8pm ET
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Johan Matthews
Community Engagement Facilitator
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Cooperative Fund of the Northeast
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For CFNE news and
our Annual Report
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For co-op education
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