Savings Pool Startup Services
How we can help you
Co-Operate WNC has resources, management tools, and start up services to help you and your group launch and maintain a community savings pool that meets your self-identified needs and goals.
What we offer:
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Four facilitated sessions over 4-6 months with your group introducing, customizing, and launching your savings pool. Could include playing the Savings Pool Game An interactive role-playing game that simulates savings pool membership and operations
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Phone and email support throughout the start-up process and beyond
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Access to Community Savings Pool Start Up Guide A 20-25 page written guide to all aspects of savings pools startup and ongoing operations including the following adaptable templates:
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Start Up Inquiry Form
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Member Agreement
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Secured Loan Agreement
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Record Keeping Spreadsheet
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Loan Proposal
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Research and innovation in response to specific needs that you have
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Introduction to other savings pool groups for experience sharing
And what we ask:
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Have at least 15 people committed to attending an initial interest meeting with at least 12 people committing for future sessions
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Organize meeting and communicate with participants and provide meeting location
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Identify at least one point person to communicate with the group and with CWNC about meetings etc.
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Participate in information gathering questionnaires and moderate reading in preparation for the sessions
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Agree to share photos and videos from sessions (with individuals permission)
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Provide testimonials and feedback about starting the savings pool and working with us
Want to learn more or need help starting a pool? Our Community Savings Pools Project Coordinator would be happy to receive your inquiry.