John Griffith

John Griffith, CPA

Director

Hirtle Callaghan & Co

John Griffith, CPA, is a director with Hirtle Callaghan, which works with nonprofits to develop sophisticated operating models, liquidity budgets and investment plans designed to meet their long-term investment objectives. Griffith works with schools on financial planning and customized asset allocations. Before joining Hirtle Callaghan, from 2003 until 2014, he was the chief financial officer and treasurer of Bryn Mawr College. There he oversaw an $850 million endowment, managed cash, issued debt and was responsible for budgeting and strategy planning. During the Great Recession, Bryn Mawr was one of only a few colleges whose debt rating was upgraded. Prior to Bryn Mawr, Griffith spent 15 years in various financial roles at the University of New Hampshire.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Culture and Compensation: How to Empower Your Faculty This item is protected

    October 9, 2026
    Discover how a school transformed faculty compensation from a traditional salary scale to an innovative banded system. Learn how they secured buy-in, sustained momentum over 9 years, and created a model that supports faculty growth, agency, and feedback.
  • 2026’s Back-to-School Legal & Regulatory Update This item is protected

    September 30, 2026
    Join independent school legal experts as they review recent changes to the law and answer your questions about how they may impact your school.
  • Grants Management for Independent Schools This item is protected

    May 26, 2026
    Designed for business officers who manage or oversee grants, this webinar provides actionable tools and templates to strengthen financial stewardship and enhance mission impact through effective grants administration.
  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.
  • There's More Room for Change Than You Think This item is protected

    April 24, 2026
    To stay competitive in today’s educational landscape, independent schools should modernize spaces by aligning with evolving pedagogical trends and technology advancements. Learn how existing spaces can be transformed to better serve a campus community.

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