Cooperative directors, especially those with limited business experience, may not know how to direct managers, hire staff, engage auditors, represent members, work with other directors, and other outside resources to ensure the success of the cooperative..
Board of Directors Training provided by NCDC will address the following roles:
- Representing the cooperative members
- Setting cooperative policy
- Overseeing the cooperative
Board of directors training is customized for your group and delivered either in person or via Zoom.
Contact Cindy Houlden or Charlotte Narjes for more information.
Cooperative Basics
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Cooperative Basics will focus on:
- Basic Cooperative History
- History of Cooperative (sharing within the group)
- Role of Director(s) of the Cooperative
Planning Process
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Session will focus on:
- Understand the Planning Process
- Setting the Vision of the Cooperative
- Setting and Managing the Cooperative Goals
- What is your role as a Director in the Strategic/Operational Planning Process?
Cooperative Financial Literacy
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This session will help directors:
- Review and act upon the Income Statement
- Understand the Balance Sheet
- Identify sources and uses funds
Board of Director Resources:
Cooperative Directors - Asking Necessary Questions - USDA Rural Development