Coho Collab is your partner in cohousing membership and marketing success
Coho Collab helps forming and established cohousing communities grow their membership, communicate clearly, and keep their project moving forward. Whether you’re just getting started, deep in development, or an existing community looking for renewed momentum, we provide hands-on support that meets your group exactly where you are.
Support for All Stages of Cohousing Development
Cohousing projects don’t unfold in a straight line. Some communities are just beginning, some are well along the development path, and others have been living together for years but need a fresh jump start or support with occupancy.
Coho Collab supports cohousing communities at every stage—from early visioning and forming groups to established communities needing renewed energy, updated systems, or help addressing growing occupancy needs. Wherever you are in the journey, we help you gain clarity, build momentum, and move forward with confidence.
What We Do To Help Cohousing Communities
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Understanding & Growing Your Membership
Most forming cohousing groups don’t have a clear roadmap for turning curiosity into committed membership. That’s completely normal.
Coho Collab makes the membership journey simple, understandable, and actionable—from first inquiry to Explorer to equity member to future homebuyer.
Services include:
Mapping the membership journey
Guidance on converting interest into Explorers and equity members
Strategic next steps for sustained growth
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Website Creation
Your website is often the first place people learn about your community—and it needs to make a strong, welcoming impression.
Coho Collab builds clean, engaging Squarespace websites that draw people into your project with strong calls to action and simple pathways to get involved. We also optimize your site so it performs well on search engines like Google and Safari, helping more people discover your community.
As your project evolves, we provide ongoing website support so your site continues to reflect your updates, growth, and changing needs.
Services include:
Custom Squarespace website creation
Clear pathways & strong calls to action that convert interest into engagement
SEO optimization for visibility on Google, Safari, and other search engines
Ongoing updates and support as your community develops
Messaging and copywriting support to help your story shine
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CRM Setup & Database Management
Cohousing communities thrive when they stay connected with their growing interest list. Coho Collab helps you do that with an easy-to-use database that keeps everything organized.
Services include:
HubSpot CRM setup & customization
Email templates & communication workflows
Training for community members
Full CRM + email automation management if preferred
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Phone Support & Inquiry Management
Timely, thoughtful communication follow-up is one of the strongest predictors of whether someone becomes an Explorer or equity member. It is also one of the biggest pain points for cohousing communities.
Coho Collab provides both inbound and outbound phone support, delivered by trained professionals who specialize in relationship-based membership growth techniques—skills essential for overcoming common barriers in the cohousing world.
Services include:
Inbound inquiry handling
Outbound follow-up, warm lead nurturing & database outreach
Special projects (database revitalization, outreach pushes)
Regular check-ins for consistency & measurable progress
Strategic planning, tracking & communication follow-up guidance
This ensures no prospective member gets lost, delayed, or discouraged—freeing your community members to focus on building connection rather than managing constant follow-up.
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Social Media Support
Keeping up with social media can feel overwhelming, especially when platforms and trends change constantly.
Coho Collab helps you build and maintain a clear, inviting, and consistent social media presence that supports your membership goals.
Services include:
Social media setup & optimization
Monthly content calendars
Support with content development & messaging
Full platform management (with community involvement)
Training for groups who want to self-manage
Paid ad campaign setup and management
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Marketing Materials & Collateral
Many communities struggle to create polished, professional marketing materials. Coho Collab can design and coordinate everything you need.
Services include:
Promotional materials & handouts
Presentation decks
Social media graphics
Signage
Digital & print collateral
Professional photography & drone coordination
Booth/table setups for events, farmers markets & fairs
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Event Planning & Coordination
Events are essential for membership growth and community-building. Coho Collab helps you plan and deliver events that create connection and momentum.
Services include:
Planning a cadence of virtual & in-person events
Structuring events to support your membership funnel
Coordination of Kick Off Workshops, Launch events & Design Workshops
Logistical support so community members can fully participate
Optional in-person support when needed
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Advertising Support
Traditional advertising can be hard to navigate. Coho Collab helps you identify the right opportunities and coordinate them from start to finish.
Services include:
Print ad creation
Radio & media advertising
Vendor coordination
Consistent messaging across all channels
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Support for Non-Tech Cohousers
Many cohousers don’t feel tech-savvy or comfortable with marketing—and that’s okay.
Coho Collab provides patient, hands-on support so nothing feels overwhelming and your group stays on track.
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Your Partner From Vision to Move-In
Cohousing projects are long, complex, and deeply meaningful. They cannot be done alone.
Coho Collab walks alongside groups from early formation through equity membership and eventually home sales and move-in.
We provide:
Collaboration with community members & professionals
Guidance through challenging moments
Support in avoiding common pitfalls
Momentum, structure & membership growth
A values-aligned partnership
We believe in the future of cohousing—and we’re here to help you bring your community to life.
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Professional Partner Support
If you are a developer, architect, or professional trying to get a cohousing community built, Coho Collab can be your full-scale membership and marketing partner.
Services include:
Comprehensive membership strategy
Marketing planning & implementation
Phone, CRM, website & social media support
Consistent tracking & progress reporting
Cohousing Communities We Are Helping
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Dakota Prairie Commons is a developing cohousing community located in Vermillion, South Dakota
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Coastside Cohousing is a developing cohousing community located in Santa Cruz, California
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Kinni Cohousing is a forming cohousing community located in River Falls, Wisconsin.
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Lukoli Commons is a forming cohousing community located in Huntsville, Alabama.
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4th Corner Commons is a developing cohousing community located in Bellingham, Washington.
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Esquimalt Village Cohousing is a developing cohousing community located in Esquimalt, British Columbia
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Rooted NW is a developing cohousing and permaculture farm located in Arlington, Washington
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Heartwood Cohousing is an established cohousing community located near Durango, Colorado, working on development of a second phase to their existing community.
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Forest Glen at Highland Lake is a forming cohousing community located in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
Who We Are
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Christina Marshall
FounderWith nearly 20 years in senior living sales and marketing, I’ve seen the power of connection—and the deep need for housing that supports it. That insight led me to cohousing, where I now help groups go from idea to operating systems that maximize equity membership growth.
A graduate and ongoing affiliate of Katie McCamant’s 500 Communities Program, I work closely with cohousing professionals to bring new communities to life. I specialize in jumpstarting forming groups into thriving membership-building machines—turning interest into commitment and strategy into action.
Through Coho Collab, I’m supporting communities in South Dakota, North Carolina, Alabama, and leading the launch of Kinni Cohousing in River Falls, Wisconsin. I bring a powerful mix of relationship-based sales expertise, tactical marketing know-how, and grounded, actionable guidance.
I believe cohousing is a bold, beautiful solution to isolation—and I’m here to help you make it real.
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Dennis Jade Tocmo
Marketing Assistant
Dennis is a dedicated and detail-oriented creative who supports Coho Collab with design, research, and marketing tasks. He helps bring ideas to life through clear visuals, organized systems, and thoughtful communication.
At Coho Collab, he assists with website updates, community research, and marketing materials that help tell each client’s story effectively. He takes time to understand the work deeply, always aiming to produce results that align with the organization’s values and goals.
With a growing passion for design and digital marketing, Dennis continues to learn and improve every day. He values collaboration, trust, and consistency — believing that great work comes from patience, teamwork, and a shared vision.