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Admission
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Enrollment
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Financial Aid
Learning how to read tax forms in the financial aid application process is like finding a map through sometimes dense documentation.
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Facilities
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Leadership
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Membership
Hernandez transformed Marlborough School’s campus and uses financial data to align business goals with the school’s mission.
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Governance
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Leadership
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Membership
Over his 26-year tenure, Dutia has spearheaded capital development projects and established robust international and local business relationships.
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Budget
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Planning
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Research
In FY23, 66% of schools realized a surplus and 34% had a deficit. How did NTR, annual giving, reserves, staffing ratio and additional levers differ between the surplus and deficit schools?
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Financial Aid
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Leadership
Cerkiewicz transformed her school's tuition assistance program, significantly increasing the percentage of families receiving aid.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Leadership
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Professional Development
Effective workplace coaching is associated with stronger feelings of accountability among employees – and stronger financial performance.
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Budget
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Legal
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Membership
This finance director has excelled in regulatory compliance and advanced her school’s policies and handbooks.
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Other Duties As Assigned
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Change Management
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
At Dunn School, a proactive approach to discussing events of October 7 and the ensuing war resulted in positive educational outcomes with minimal impact to budget and operations.
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Human Resources
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Risk Management
Independent schools present circumstances not found in other employer settings.
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Two accounts of being a second-generation business officer.
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Strengths-based team development, as demonstrated by NBOA's recent staff offsite in Nashville, enhances organizational effectiveness and fosters a culture of trust.
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Risk & Compliance
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Compliance
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Misconduct
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Policy
To prevent costly claims related to racial and other discrimination, consider including a proactive plan to your school’s business strategy.
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Projections
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
School leaders share what risks are top of mind for them, while insurers bring the data on what claims are topping the list.
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Business Intelligence
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Budget
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Enrollment
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Research
Day-boarding schools are particularly concerned about lagging boarding enrollment.
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Facilities
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
With their 24/7 environment, boarding schools have heightened liability — and solutions to handle it.
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CEO Notebook
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Boards and Trustees
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Role clarity, communication and joint investment in DEI efforts all help bolster the head-business officer partnership.
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Risk Management
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Technology
Actively managing AI risk allows the school community to innovate safely.
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Culture
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Facilities
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Leadership
Observing campus operations, engaging with staff and collaborating with leadership are crucial steps for new facility directors to develop a successful action plan.
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Accounting
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Budget
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Change Management
Outsourcing can help independent schools address higher-level priorities, enhance operational capabilities and ensure compliance.
7 min read
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Leadership
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Planning
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Technology
AI offers the independent school business office immediate benefits, and promises a more automated and efficient future.
5 min read
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