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    A VOICE FOR COOPERATIVE BUSINESS

    Membership

    When your co-op joins NCBA CLUSA, you strengthen the national voice for cooperatives and connect to the people, policy insights and learning opportunities that help your organization and the broader cooperative ecosystem thrive.

    Joining NCBA CLUSA as a member is one of the best ways your co-op can help advance the cooperative movement as it directly support our work to develop, advance and protect cooperative enterprise in the U.S. Membership and active engagement with NCBA CLUSA sharpens our advocacy, public awareness, thought leadership and development work in ways that benefit cooperatives and the communities they serve.

    Be part of the only cross-sector cooperative network elevating the national conversation around a trusted, proven way to do business and build communities. See our current members. 

     

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    “As members of NCBA, we’re committed to finding authentic ways we can begin contributing to the greater cooperative movement.”

    – Leari, Worker-Partner

    BMore Transform

    “Working together to advocate for the cooperative business model has always been in our DNA, and we appreciate the work NCBA does on our behalf to strengthen all cooperatives.”

    – Bob Sahr, CEO and General Manager

    East River Electric Power Cooperative

    “Credit unions don’t exist in isolation. By joining NCBA, we’re aligning with the broader cooperative movement to elevate our impact and better represent our members at the national level.”

    – Tobi Weingart, Senior Vice President of Member and Industry Engagement

    The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates

    “There couldn’t be a more important time for co-ops in our world, and we need organizations like NCBA to help us preserve and grow.”

    – Amber Sallaberry, General Manager

    Great Basin Community Food Co-op

    “With the support and guidance of NCBA, we’re able to cultivate spaces where collaboration, shared leadership, and mutual success aren’t just values—they’re lived experiences.”

    – Karyn Zwieg, Director of Housing

    Riverton Community Housing

    “Membership with NCBA CLUSA connects us to a dynamic cooperative ecosystem. It strengthens our operations, elevates our voice on critical issues, and supports the broader movement toward shared prosperity and community-centered business.”

    – Wafaa Berrady, CFO

    CARE Pharmacies

    Membership Benefits and Engagement Opportunities

    From volunteer opportunities to advocacy, here are some of the ways you can plug into membership with NCBA CLUSA.   

    Cross-Sector Networking and Cooperative Collaboration

    Volunteer Councils

    Expand your cooperative network, participate in cross-sector learning and contribute to NCBA CLUSA’s P6, cooperative development and marketing initiatives that support the entire cooperative community by joining one of our volunteer councils. These advisory groups are great networking and professional development opportunities, particularly for those interested in cross-sector collaboration and learning.

    Interested? Let us know!

    Member Spotlight Series

    Share your co-op’s story and connect with thousands of cooperators across the country through our Member Spotlight Series. Every Monday, we share a new member spotlight across our social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram). Each week’s spotlight is also included in our Co-op Weekly newsletter.

    Ready for the spotlight? Reach out!

    Advocacy

    Policymakers’ Guide

    Every year, NCBA CLUSA releases a policymakers’ guide with recommendations for Congress and critical information for cooperators reaching out to their Congressional representatives. The 2026 edition outlines how policymakers can promote access, agility and affordability by supporting cooperatives. We’ve expanded this year’s guide to include impact snapshots of six co-op sectors: consumer, credit unions, electric and utilities, farmer and independent small business, housing and worker.

    Download the 2026 Policymakers’ Guide

    For a deeper dive into our advocacy work, take a look at our advocacy page

    Education and Thought Leadership

    As a cross-sector association representing all types of co-ops in many different industries, Principle 6, or “cooperation among cooperatives,” is at the heart of our programming. We understand that the day-to-day work of running a co-op and showing up for our communities is demanding (and rewarding!) work, often keeping us siloed in our own sectors. That’s why NCBA CLUSA offers a unique learning environment where cooperators across sectors, industries and geographies can learn from each other, share best practices and thrive together.

    Check out our webinar archive on YouTube

    Co-op Weekly

    Our weekly newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest co-op news, events and features. It’s also an opportunity to reach an audience of thousands of cooperators with your press release or event promotion. Send us an email at info@ncba.coop to share your news.

    Subscribe to Co-op Weekly

    Cooperative IMPACT Conference

    Drawing 400+ co-op developers, financers, community and city leaders, innovators, thought leaders, economists, policymakers and development practitioners, NCBA CLUSA’s IMPACT Conference is the only national, cross-sector cooperative event elevating the conversation around a trusted, proven way to do business and build communities. Our premier engagement event provides a pivotal opportunity to learn, exchange best practices and network with national and global co-op leaders.

    Become a member and save $275 on IMPACT registration

    Co-op Impact Report

    Designed to empower and advance cooperatives like yours, the Co-op Impact Report collects compelling impact data and powerful stories from close to 100 cross-sector co-ops in the U.S., illustrating how the cooperative business model is building stronger businesses, communities and local economies.

    Download the report

    Learning Hub

    NCBA CLUSA has developed a suite of innovative, customizable education tools designed to meet learners wherever they are—from co-op curious entrepreneurs exploring shared ownership to seasoned cooperative developers who need a platform to launch their ideas.

    Explore the new Learning Hub

    JOIN THE COMMUNITY

    THREE WAYS TO CONNECT WITH NCBA CLUSA

    Individual Member

    Be part of the only cross-sector cooperative network elevating the national conversation around a trusted, proven way to do business and build communities.

    Cooperative Member

    Demonstrate your investment in the broader cooperative movement and contribute to its impact by joining as an organization.

    Associate Member

    Reach a new audience of cooperative organizations looking for the critical business services and educational resources you provide.

    Become a Member Today

    Your Cooperative Identity

    First impressions matter and the letters after the dot in your web address tell the world more about your business than anything else online.

    A .coop domain says that you are a Cooperative, and not just another dotcom. That you put people first. That you are ethical and fair. That you’re great to do business with. That you’re part of a global movement of more than 3 million Cooperatives worldwide with 1 billion members, representing 12% of the world’s employed population. All Cooperatives verify their identity when selecting a .coop web address.

    Get your .coop domain today!