Action Circle Involvement

Join our cooperative’s action circles and transform your community in just 2-6 monthly hours. By becoming a member of a circle, you’ll develop professional skills, build meaningful connections, and directly shape our organization’s future. Each action circle offers a unique opportunity to contribute specialized expertise, from marketing to strategic planning, while accelerating our goals and creating lasting impact. More than just volunteering, this is a collaborative movement where your passion drives collective change, turning individual contributions into powerful community progress. Grow, connect, and make a difference—one hour at a time.

Finance Action Circle/Community Investment Campaign Circle

• Treasurer to oversee financial operations and strategy
• Legal/compliance specialist to ensure adherence to financial regulations and file legal forms.
• Manage member equity and explore financing options.
• Bookkeeping, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with potential donors.
• Explore and secure financing options.
• Grant researchers and writers to seek and apply for relevant grants
• Develop and implement the community investment plan
• Establish funding strategies and allocate resources effectively
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders
• Oversee the pipeline of community investment projects
• Establish clear processes for fund allocation
• Continuously evaluate and refine the investment strategy
• Grant writers and researchers to secure additional funding for community projects

Outreach Action Circle

• Organize and host information tables at events
• Plan and execute community events to promote the co-op’s mission
• Facilitate information sessions or “house parties” for potential owners
• Distribute outreach materials
• Engage in community affairs related to food security and sustainability, as a representative of the co-op
• Implement strategies to make the co-op more inclusive and welcoming to diverse communities
• Network with other organizations with similar values and goals as well as work to gain more supportive local businesses
• Collaborate with other co-ops

Community Building Action Circle

• Welcome and onboard new owners and provide initial information and reach out
• Recruit owners for volunteer opportunities and action circles within the co-op, matching skills with needs.
• Organize and host owner meetups and social events to foster community within the co-op.
• Organize educational workshops on co-op principles and benefits for owners
• Create and update an FAQ resource to address common owner questions
• Conduct surveys and focus groups to gather owner opinions and preferences on co-op matters.
• Establish and manage a suggestion system for owners to provide feedback.
• Recognize and appreciate owner contributions through various appreciation initiatives
• Distribute information surveys to current owners to keep them informed and involved.

Marketing Action Circle

• Develop and implement marketing strategies aligned with co-op values and principles
• Create and manage brand identity, ensuring consistency across all materials
• Design marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, and posters
• Manage the co-op’s website and online presence, keeping content fresh and engaging as well as update aspects of the website as needed
• Coordinate social media efforts and create compelling content across Facebook and Instagram
• Plan and execute Meta advertising campaigns to increase awareness and attract new owners
• Conduct market research to understand owner/customer needs and preferences 
• Update and maintain the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Create and distribute press releases and media kits for public relations efforts
• Manage internal communications like newsletters and owner updates

Strategy & Operations Action Circle

• Oversee the development and refinement of vision, mission, and objectives.
• Conduct competitive analysis and identify market trends.
• Design and document efficient workflows for core operations.
• KPI: establish and track key performance indicators.
• Risk Management: identify potential risks and create mitigation plans.
• Financial Strategy: align budgets and forecasts with strategic goals.
• Team building and leadership development.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Oversee product roadmaps and value proposition refinement.
• Build and maintain quality management systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Leverage technology for scaling operations.
• Keep stakeholders informed about progress and decisions.
• Build alliances with other businesses and service providers.