Leadership Pillars

NSAC relies on the volunteer efforts of its members and the leadership and dedication they provide to the Society’s three active pillars: education, resources and connections. With these actives focus areas, the Society provides benefits to its members and stays connected to the profession.

NSAC has several organized working groups that regularly meet under one of the Society’s pillars that govern the organization:

Leadership Pillars

Education
Accounting & Auditing
Tax

Resources
Publications
Content

Connections
Membership
Marketing and Branding

The National Board of Directors regularly appoints task forces and has several administrative committees to help govern the day-to-day operational aspects of the Society. Members are encouraged to participate and share their talents by serving on a leadership team.

Upcoming Events

NSAC 2026 Knowledge Exchange
December 7 - 8, 2026

NSAC 2026 Knowledge Exchange

What is the Knowledge Exchange? Not a Conference. Not a Presentation. More than a Roundtable. Have you ever sat in a conference session wishing you could ask a follow-up question directly related to your cooperative? Wondered how other cooperatives are addressing the same challenge you’re facing? Or wished you could hear what industry experts would say about your situation? That’s exactly what the NSAC Knowledge Exchange is ...

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Property Taxes in Practice: Frameworks, Risks, and Industry Applications for Cooperatives
July 9, 2026

Property Taxes in Practice: Frameworks, Risks, and Industry Applications for Cooperatives

Property taxes can represent a significant and often overlooked cost for cooperatives across a wide range of industries. This session provides a practical overview of how property taxes are assessed, calculated, managed, and appealed, while highlighting common areas of risk that can affect cooperative operations and financial performance. Participants will gain insight into the impact of property taxes on capital investments, land use, infrastructure, and long-term planning, and will learn strategies for proactively managing assessments, exemptions, compliance obligations, and valuation disputes.

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Strategic Approaches to Working with Private Equity
July 16, 2026

Strategic Approaches to Working with Private Equity

Private Equity (“PE”) and Private Debt continue to expand their role in the equity and debt markets.  Cooperatives are not immune to this changing marketplace.  Co-ops may have customers who are PE owned, vendors who are PE owned, or may have joint ventures utilizing a PE venture partner.  This presentation will help Cooperative financial professionals and CFOs evaluate unique considerations as they encounter customers and vendors who are PE owned, and consider risks and rewards when a joint venture partner is a PE group.

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