NBOA Library

  • Endowment
  •   |   Investments
  •   |   Research

2023 Commonfund Study of Independent Schools

Feb 26, 2024, 8:57 AM
This report presents the 2023 results from the Commonfund Study of Independent Schools endowment management practices and policies. Learn about trends in investment returns, asset allocation and more.
  • Enrollment
  •   |   Facilities
  •   |   Leadership

Report: Navigating Space Limitations

Feb 26, 2024, 7:31 AM
This report presents innovative strategies for maximizing enrollment capacity in educational institutions, with a focus on floating classrooms, outdoor education, flex spacing and virtual learning.
  • Budget
  •   |   Leadership
  •   |   Marketing

Report: Strategic Partners for Prosperity and Growth

Feb 26, 2024, 7:21 AM
By harnessing collective strengths and addressing vulnerabilities through collaboration and strategic alignment, schools can ensure prosperity and growth.
  • Accounting
  •   |   Leadership
  •   |   Technology

Report: AI and the Independent School Business Office

Feb 26, 2024, 6:58 AM
The report addresses the transformative impact of AI, specifically examining its role in streamlining processes, enhancing system thinking and optimizing organizational growth.
  • Hiring
  •   |   Human Resources
  •   |   Professional Development

Report: Innovative Strategies for Securing the Future Independent School Workforce

Feb 25, 2024, 5:45 PM
The report presents four main strategies: developing robust pipelines into teaching, offering housing incentives to teachers, enhancing or establishing teacher training, and leveraging marketing.
  • Contract
  •   |   Hiring
  •   |   Procedures

Intent to Return Samples

Feb 9, 2024, 1:16 PM
These policy samples been provided by schools to assist other schools looking for guidance in developing their own policy statements.
  • Change Management
  •   |   Compensation Strategies
  •   |   Diversity and Inclusion
  •   |   Key Compensation
  •   |   Key Human Resources

NBOA HR Dashboard

Jan 9, 2024, 11:26 AM
This powerful tool will help you tell your school’s human resources story in a concise graphical dashboard.
  • Facilities
  •   |   Job Description

Director of Facilities Job Descriptions

Nov 21, 2023, 12:52 PM
This position may also be known as the Facilities and Transportation Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Physical Plant Manager or Director of Buildings and Grounds.
  • Change Management
  •   |   Facilities

Overcoming Unprecedented Obstacles To Execute a Master Plan

Nov 15, 2023, 11:39 AM
Presenters will identify the invaluable benefits of an experienced, long-term strategic project team in overcoming challenges many schools have faced in recent years.
  • Facilities
  •   |   Hiring

Facilities or Operations: Hiring the Right Director

Nov 15, 2023, 11:35 AM
In this 2020 Annual Meeting presentation, viewers will learn how to correctly identify their institution's biggest needs in managing facilities and operations.