NBOA relies upon member volunteers to assist the organization in fostering an engaged, informed and diverse membership. Therefore, we seek to identify, recruit, support and recognize member volunteers who wish to provide valuable contributions to the organization, and in turn, to the business and financial management of the independent school community. By volunteering for NBOA, you have the opportunity to gain as much as you will give to your association and your peers.
The following opportunities are available to support and facilitate connections among members who share common issues, challenges and opportunities. Members should consider the characteristics described below to identify where you may best contribute to the development of NBOA events, technology, communications and data platforms.
The seven volunteer opportunities fall into two categories: Constituent Councils and Advisory Committees.
Thank you to all members of the 2021-22 Volunteer Councils and Committees currently serving the association!
Submissions for volunteer opportunities are closed. If you have any questions, please contact membership@nboa.org or call 202-407-7140.
Description: An advisory and outreach council to support members in the chief financial role at their school.
Volunteer Characteristics: Experienced business officer members who serve on their school’s senior leadership team, and who are equipped with expertise regarding business operations, finance, risk management, facilities, human resources and governance.
Time Commitment: Bimonthly Zoom meetings and attendance at the biennial North American Conference on the Business Office (NACOBO)
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Description: An advisory and outreach council formed to support members in the Controller role at their school.
Volunteer Characteristics: Members with expertise regarding financial management and reporting, general accounting and tax issues, regulatory compliance, revenues and expenses, enrollment management, financial aid, collections, audit and 990 preparation, and investment policies and procedures.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month for a two year-term
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Description: An advisory and outreach council formed to support members in the Human Resources role at their school.
Volunteer Characteristics: Members with expertise regarding regarding HR compliance, employee handbooks, recruitment and onboarding, compensation and classifications, leave and accommodations, and performance management.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month for a two year-term
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Description: A committee that facilitates with the review and selection of the sessions and programs that will populate the NBOA Annual Meeting, annual NBOA Webinar Series, and other NBOA content channels such as Net Assets magazine.
Volunteer Characteristics: Members who like to read and give their opinions and who have preferably attended one Annual Meeting in the past.
Time Commitment: 10 hours to review sessions + 3 days of attending the Annual Meeting
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Description: Program facilitators for NBOA's Business Officer Institute, a 5-day immersive program into the independent school world geared toward business officers who are new or relatively new to their role that occurs each summer.
Volunteer Characteristics: Seasoned and engaged business officers or business office staff.
Time Commitment: 10 hours before the program and 5 days during the summer to attend the Institute. (*Please note: NBOA will cover reasonable travel expenses, onsite housing and meals for faculty, if selected.)
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Description: A group of volunteers who serve to help increase peer member engagement in the NBOA Connect online communities by responding to posts.
Volunteer Characteristics: Members from all areas of independent schools who are active on the NBOA Connect online communities and enjoy helping fellow members and giving advice.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month for a two year-term
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Description: An advisory and outreach committee formed to support NBOA's Net Assets, a family of publications (magazine, newsletter and website) focused exclusively on business and operational issues facing K-12 independent schools.
Volunteer Characteristics: Members from all backgrounds of independent school business operations, including: leadership/administration; business, finance and accounting; enrollment and admissions; human resources; information technology; and facilities.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month for a two year-term
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