Business officers and business office staff played a key role in managing the onslaught of operational and financial changes brought on by the pandemic.
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A strong partnership between the chief business officer and chief advancement officer leads to better outcomes in all areas of school business, from tuition revenue to planned giving.
3 min read
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International
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Membership
Though NBOA has had schools outside the U.S. in its membership from very early days, the mid-2010s marked a period of growth for the organization’s international member base.
8 min read
The rise of the internet has given way to rapid technological advances in the business office.
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For most educational institutions, mission and vision are inextricably linked to buildings.
3 min read
As NBOA transformed and grew over the course of its first decade, industry leaders brought expertise, innovation and a strategic vision to the organization.
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Behind our happy-student-filled, art-covered buildings, independent schools are complex organizations, operating with dual purposes.
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Membership
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Risk Management
The risk landscape has changed a lot for independent schools in the past 25 years. Schools' commitment to strategic risk management has stayed constant.
3 min read
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Membership
NBOA explores how efforts centered around inclusion and belonging within a diverse workforce have impacted the association and its members over the past 25 years.
8 min read
This year, we celebrate our community, our contributions, our growth as a profession and our potential.
10 min read
Just two people have led NBOA from the top in its 25 years. They share what leadership of the association has meant and what they see in the membership.
9 min read
This year’s NBOA Annual Meeting opening keynote hit all the high notes — leadership, personal wellness and innovation.
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Nearly 1,200 gathered to glean practical insights, soak up inspiration and partake in unmatched networking.
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Membership
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Professional Development
This year's sessions will provide insight into topics such as data visualization, diversity and inclusion, and workplace wellness.
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NBOA’s BIIS can help shed a light on the value of interest and investment income, business officer salaries and more.
4 min read
This controller’s entry point to the independent school world was a graduate-level business office internship, which convinced her to return years later.
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This year’s awards recognize selfless and transformative leadership, and innovation in financial and facilities management.
6 min read
It’s been an incredible journey — with exciting collective work for the community to come.
5 min read
We accomplished much this past year that we can be proud of, from signature programs to robust data collection to timely guidance.
4 min read
To address the challenges of 2022 and beyond, independent school leaders looked inward to redefine their values and priorities.
3 min read
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