Your cooperative’s road to success begins here!

At Cooperative Network, we know we are stronger together. Our ultimate goal is to optimize the value we provide to our member cooperatives.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our members through support of the Seven Cooperative Principles – within cooperatives, government and the public square.

Please contact Dawn Bausch, to learn more about how a membership with Cooperative Network can serve as a valuable resource for your cooperative.

Online Director Education Series

Cooperative Network is pleased to respond to the growing demand for cooperative education programming with six videos on subjects vital to cooperative leadership. These virtual tutorials, available only to Cooperative Network members, can be played in the boardroom to instruct directors and staff on The Seven Cooperative Principles, cooperative governance, director responsibilities, positive interactions between the board and management, cooperative finances, and other subjects of importance.

For more information on how you can become a member and receive this important member benefit, or if you are a current member and would like to utilize this valuable resource, contact Dawn Bausch.

Passkey discount program

The Passkey discount program, administered by FCC Services, combines your cooperative purchasing power with others nationally to take advantage of numerous discounts. There is no obligation and no cost to participate. All Cooperative Network member employees, directors, and members receive discounts for both business and personal use.

Email your name to info@fccservices.com and mention Cooperative Network to receive login information for the Passkey website. Use the site to obtain discount information for each program and to order directly from suppliers. The discount power is in your hands.

For more information, contact:

Heather Tseng
heather.tseng@fccservices.com
(303) 721-3236

Passkey Discount Program

Elevate your cooperative identity

With a .coop domain name as your primary address for your website, you elevate your cooperative identity, principles and purpose – and promote the cooperative movement.

In an effort to elevate the cooperative identity, Cooperative Network has partnered with Domains.coop* to offer our members their first year free on a new .coop registration.

The .coop domain name is available exclusively to cooperatives and cooperative service providers, and is used by thousands around the world, making it the online identity for the global cooperative movement.

To take advantage of your first year free on a new .coop domain name, follow these steps:

1. Check to see if your desired .coop domain is available here: www.identity.coop/whois

2. Once you’ve identified that your desired .coop domain name is available, contact Dawn Bausch at (608) 258-4390 or dawn.bausch@cooperativenetwork.coop to receive the discount code.

3. Once you’ve receive the discount code, go to this link to set up your customer account: https://my.domains.coop/index.php?/signup/

4. When placing your order for 1 year and to discount the cost of the purchase, enter the discount code you were provided.

Elevate your cooperative identity today!

*DotCooperation is a subsidiary of NCBACLUSA and the International Cooperative Alliance. Domains.coop is an ICANN accredited registrar and a proud member of .coop’s global network of independent retailers, offering domains and related services.

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Have a role in our advocacy work

Members have the opportunity to give their cooperatives a greater voice in legislative advocacy.

The association’s positions, or resolutions, are determined by the membership, and Cooperative Network hosts several grassroots lobby day events for members to interact directly with their state legislators and officials.

Our Positions

Cooperative expertise

Our staff is highly qualified to speak on a number of topics and willing to attend your annual meeting, board meetings, or other meetings where you need a speaker, at no charge.

Here’s a list of topics, or we’re happy to customize based on your needs:

• A Cooperative of Cooperatives: The Cooperative Network Story
• A Decade of Advocacy: Your Cooperative Voice in Government
• Your Capitol Connection: Updates on State and Federal Issues
• Growing Together: Cooperatives and Communities
• The Changing World of Agriculture: What it Means for Your Community
• New Challenges – New Opportunities for Cooperatives!
• Leveraging the Cooperative Principles to Your Business Advantage