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Voices from the Field  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

What Do Students Know About the Independent School Business Office?

This student learned what the business office really does and then surveyed fellow students to see if they understood the extent of the work.
4 min read
los  Encinos School

Other Duties As Assigned  

  • Admission
  • | Enrollment
  • | Leadership

Development and Daring Do

After a career transition, a dedicated parent volunteer-turned-development officer took on the business office as well when the need arose at her small school.
4 min read
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Feature  

  • Debt
  • | Facilities
  • | Financing

If You Finance It, We Will Build It This item is protected.

Despite high interest rates, independent schools are taking on debt to maintain campus and attract students.
10 min read
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Strategies  

  • Change Management
  • | Crisis Management
  • | Risk Management

Preparing the School for a Tumultuous Election Cycle This item is protected.

Strong communication networks, insurance policies and strategic planning have helped this school prepare for potential disruptions.
5 min read
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Feature  

  • Cybersecurity
  • | Risk Management
  • | Technology

For Our Eyes Only: Data Privacy This item is protected.

Domestic and international privacy laws may be complex, but independent schools can adopt a practical strategy for compliance.
14 min read
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Business Intelligence  

  • Membership
  • | Research

Time Flies When You Have Better Data

In the three years that NBOA and NAIS have jointly collected financial operations data, outcomes for schools have only improved.
6 min read
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Feature  

  • Budget
  • | Extended Day
  • | Summer Camp

Nonprofit Profit Centers This item is protected.

For some schools, auxiliary programs can significantly help close the gap between tuition revenue and expenses.
13 min read

Projections  

  • Leadership
  • | Marketing
  • | Membership

Making the NBOA Difference

NBOA’s rebranding positions our incredible community as one that is more accessible and approachable to a wider range of school roles and school types.
5 min read
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Feature  

  • Enrollment

Comeback Kids This item is protected.

Two schools, one on the West Coast and the other on the East, have significantly increased their enrollment following sweeping changes.
13 min read

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