Most data are for the year ending June 30, 2017.
Professional Development and Networking
NBOA provides year-round opportunities to help new and experienced business and operational leaders better perform their jobs and support their schools.
- 4,137 participants in NBOA webinars
- 25 CPE-approved programs offered (14 webinars, 5 live meetings, 6 online courses)
- 103 webinars archived for members’ 24–7 access
- 1,291 attendees at the 2017 Annual Meeting
- 500+ articles on NetAssets.org
- 16 communities on NBOA Connect
- 17,922 downloads from the NBOA Library
- 169 concurrent sessions, deep dives and “goldmines” at the 2017 NBOA Annual Meeting
- 411 positions posted on CareerHQ
- 3,516 discussion posts on NBOA Connect
- 85% response rate
National Visibility and Thought Leadership
NBOA is the only national association committed to the financial and operational health of K–12 independent schools.
- 130 new U.S. member schools
- 81 international member schools
- 20 national and regional speaking engagements featuring NBOA staff
- 47,661 issues of NetAssets magazine mailed to member schools
- 12,704 followers and likes on social media
- 1,361 U.S. member schools
Financial Health
NBOA models strong financial health and fiscal stewardship.
- 57% member dues revenue as a percentage of total revenue
- 43% non-dues revenue as a percentage of total revenue
- 180% percentage by which NBOA met its goal of maintaining an operating reserve of 50% of annual operating and program expenses
- $343,000 revenue per budgeted FTE
- $5.38 million revenue
Member Return on Investment
NBOA develops and delivers relevant, high-value resources to ensure the success of our member schools.
- 97% membership retention
- 93% percentage of primary school contacts who agree that NBOA helps their school understand the importance of sound finance and operations
- 93% percentage of heads of school who agree that NBOA identifies horizon issues and provides meaningful insight before these issues impact their schools
- $1.884 million member savings on national vendors through PurchasingPoint
Actionable Data and Benchmarking Research
NBOA conducts first-in-class research and data-collection so that member schools can better assess and strengthen their financial health.
- 259 nonprofit independent schools that took part in NBOA’s six-year study of tuition pricing and enrollment demand
- 2,456 downloads of the resulting report, Effects of Tuition Increases on Enrollment Demand
- 1,530 downloads of the 2016–2017 Business Office Compensation and Staffing Survey Report
- 21% increase among independent schools participating in the 2016 Commonfund Benchmarks Endowment Study compared to the 2015 study
- 174 participating schools in the 2015–2016 Facilities Budget and Staffing Survey
- 195 customized demographic reports produced for member schools through DemographicsNow
- 877 actionable independent school data points tracked in BIIS, NBOA's new platform for benchmarking school finances, governance, admissions, demographics and compensation.
