Karen McCann McClelland

Karen McCann McClelland

Executive Director of Auxiliary Programs

Sidwell Friends School

Washington, DC

Karen McCann McClelland is director of auxiliary programs at Sidwell Friends School with campuses in Bethesda, MD and Washington, DC, and a member of SPARC’s advisory board. With more than 30 years of experience working in camps and schools, she is a regular presenter at conferences including the American Camp Association’s National and Tri State Conferences, NBOA, NAIS and SPARC. McCann McLelland holds an MBA from Marymount University and a master’s degree in education from Johns Hopkins University, and she recently completed American University's Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance program.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.
  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.
  • Blending Respect and Efficiency in the Business Office This item is protected

    February 20, 2026
    Join members of NBOA’s volunteer Human Resources Council for a practical discussion on strategies to safeguard your working hours without compromising collegial relationships —all while saving time.
  • Facing the Aftermath of Disaster: Lessons & Preparedness Strategies This item is protected

    February 6, 2026
    Hear firsthand experience navigating the Palisades Fire and discover practical lessons in evacuation, business continuity, board governance and emergency response planning to help your organization prepare for the unexpected.
  • Business Office & Admissions Partnering on Net Tuition Revenue This item is protected

    January 23, 2026
    It’s essential to manage enrollment and financial aid in a consistent, sustainable and predictable way — but doing so can be complex and challenging. Learn how established sustainable net tuition revenue targets support mission, program and budget.

Net Assets Articles

  • Endowment Spend Policy: Methodology Matters

    April 17, 2026
    Which of the three most common methodologies most closely align with your school’s goals?
  • Benchmarking Business Office Staff This item is protected

    April 14, 2026
    Average salaries of hybrid staff were generally higher than in-person or remote staff, according to NBOA’s BIIS data analysis tool.
  • When Trust Needs Rebuilding, Reset the Story

    April 7, 2026
    What a high‑profile reset reveals about letting go of what no longer works — and why that matters for schools.
  • Controlling Construction Costs This item is protected

    April 6, 2026
    As costs for materials and labor rise, school leaders are turning to planning, partnerships, and contract management to deliver projects on time and on budget.
  • Working with the Wolf Pack

    April 6, 2026
    Handling school zoo insurance and staffing is one thing—helping handle wild animals is definitely another.