Co-op Services
Interested in working with us? We’d like to hear about what you’re doing and how we can help.
Our tools are tailored for co-ops
Primary Services:
✔ Planning & Visioning – Develop a clear roadmap for your co-op’s future
✔ Access to Sector-Specific Information – Stay informed with industry insights
✔ Steering Committee Formation – Build a strong foundation for your cooperative
✔ Member Recruitment – Strategies to grow and engage your membership
✔ Incorporation Process – Guidance on legal formation and compliance
✔ Cooperative By-laws – Assistance in drafting and structuring governance rules
✔ Grant Writing Techniques – Learn how to secure funding opportunities
✔ Financing & Fundraising – Explore funding sources and financial strategies
✔ Board of Director Training – Equip your leadership with essential governance skills
✔ Marketing Material Development – Create impactful outreach materials
✔ Workshops, Conferences & Webinars – Educational events to enhance co-op knowledge (some fees apply)
Specialized Services (By Referral or Fee-Based):
✔ Business Plan Development – Craft a strategy for long-term success
✔ Feasibility Studies – Assess the viability of your co-op venture
✔ Marketing Studies & Target Market Analysis – Identify and understand your audience
✔ Economic Impact Analysis – Measure your cooperative’s effect on the community
Supporting All Cooperative Sectors
ICDC works with cooperatives across all industries, with a special focus on:
✔ Agriculture & Value-Added Agriculture – Strengthening farm-based co-ops and food production ventures
✔ Housing – Supporting cooperative housing solutions for sustainable communities
✔ Child Care – Helping establish and sustain cooperative child-care models
✔ Community Food Systems – Including retail food co-ops, farmers markets, farm stands, and community-supported agriculture (CSA)
By prioritizing these key areas, we help cooperatives thrive and create lasting economic and social impact.
Collaboration for Shared Growth
At ICDC, we believe that joint efforts strengthen the cooperative movement. By bringing together cooperatives from all sectors, we foster collaboration, share knowledge, and promote collective success.
We support co-ops by:
✔ Educating the public, communities, and government agencies to increase awareness and understanding of the cooperative business model.
✔ Identifying and sharing best practices to help cooperatives operate effectively and sustainably.
✔ Providing technical assistance and education to ensure co-ops are equipped to meet economic and social needs.
Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient cooperative economy.
Indiana Cooperative Development Center
225 S. East Street, Suite 252
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317.692.7707
Email: info@icdc.coop
ICDC is an equal opportunity employer and provider.