ARTICLES FROM THIS ISSUE

https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NBOA/UploadedImages/fvFNU4t0TEuZ3hbWPv0H_Bergin.png
  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Gift
  • | Leadership

Other Duties as Assigned: Who’s Asking?

A strong relationship with a long-time donor made this business officer the best person to make a major ask to fulfill a pressing need.
5 min read
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NBOA/UploadedImages/p9haQI0QXKDnOVJO1fk3_leaders%20of%20color.png
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

Voices from the Field: Leaders of Color in Independent Schools

Four business officers offer initial insights into diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and their experiences at their schools.
6 min read
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NBOA/UploadedImages/ndOKkFrSnSmY2m3MekAg_Reichling%20Tax%20MA22.jpeg
  • Accounting
  • | Tax

A Practical Approach to Tax Compliance

NBOA’s new guide outlines the essentials of not-for-profit independent school tax compliance and how to treat compliance risks strategically.
6 min read

Projections  

  • Change Management
  • | Leadership

Projections: Finding Financial Confidence in an Era of Uncertainty

As the cultural landscape continues to change, business officers can be strong partners in school leadership.
6 min read
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NBOA/UploadedImages/2QXkUi6TRbSTrZ0xps2Z_Holmes%20Better%20World%20MA22.jpeg
  • Financing
  • | Investments

Financing a Better World: ESG and Credit Ratings This item is protected.

Environmental, social and governance practices can impact a school’s credit profile, and mitigating associated risks is key to long-term financial health.
10 min read
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NBOA/UploadedImages/tI5eJFK9Td62vDo4Yxnn_cyber%20insurance.png

Risk & Compliance  

  • Cybersecurity
  • | Risk Management

Bracing for a Tumultuous Cyber Insurance Marketplace

Five ways to better position your school for lower rates — and protect your network from cyberattacks.
7 min read
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NBOA/UploadedImages/Q37QZ9nWSQugCEkwaCD1_bis%20intel%20(1).png

Business Intelligence  

  • Endowment
  • | Research

Business Intelligence: Larger Data Sets, Improved Tools

Look for new ways to filter data, create presentations and study endowment data with the latest BIIS updates.
3 min read
Krempley Preschool Pipeline MA22.jpeg
  • Enrollment

Building a Preschool Pipeline This item is protected.

Investing in early childhood programs can help build enrollment, but the effort requires significant management and resources.
12 min read
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NBOA/UploadedImages/md11fDxxRtmPeRUjOixN_data%20sets.png

Strategies  

  • Financing
  • | Reports

Financial Reporting in a Flash

Focusing on 19 key financial indicators over nearly 20 years has helped one business officer ensure her school leverages resources for maximum impact.
6 min read
Kosowski Powering On MA22.jpeg
  • Change Management
  • | Human Resources
  • | Leadership

Powering On: Managing Conflict Within Independent Schools This item is protected.

When polarizing issues come to campus, the business office can be a strong force in connecting the community.
18 min read

ON THE HORIZON

15

years is the target ceiling for a school plant's financial "age."

Get Net Assets NOW

Subscribe to NBOA's free twice-monthly newsletter.

SUBSCRIBE