Risk & Compliance
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Governance
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Leadership
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Risk Management
What you need to know from a legal standpoint when managing an unplanned head of school transition.
6 min read
Business Intelligence
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Cash Management
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Research
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Tuition
In 2023–24, most independent schools had a positive working capital ratio.
3 min read
CEO Notebook
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Cybersecurity
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Risk Management
As cyber attacks continue grow for K12 schools, understanding what’s in your school’s cyber insurance is more important than ever.
3 min read
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Enrollment
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Financial Aid
As universities grapple with a crisis of value, a new playbook is emerging. For independent school leaders, the lessons are urgent: define your outcomes, or the market will define you
15 min read
Toohey led George School through a critical financial turnaround, fostering long-term stability and building a collaborative, empowered team along the way.
4 min read
Summers led efforts to align budgeting and resource allocation while advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion both in financial planning and through personal advocacy.
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Schoenwetter served in a 13-year dual headship role overseeing non-academic operations, during which she modernized compensation practices and secured critical funding for the school.
2 min read
Projections
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Cash Management
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Endowment
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Planning
The markets may shift in the new fiscal year, but independent school business leaders can be prepared.
7 min read
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Communication
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Enrollment
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Financial Aid
An increasing number of high-income families are seeking financial aid awards, requiring ever clearer communication and processes.
12 min read
CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
From basketball courts to boardrooms, Magic Johnson’s leadership playbook offers timely wisdom for business leaders entering a new school year.
4 min read
Michael Saich led the creation of Washington Market School’s first transparent salary scale and played a key role in the school’s first head of school search.
2 min read
In just five years, Rachel Matthews has led the school’s first capital campaign, overseen its first major construction project and more.
2 min read
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Budget
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Endowment
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Planning
When the economic forecast is unclear, savvy school leaders are planning with multiple scenarios in mind.
12 min read
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Crisis Management
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Facilities
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Risk Management
A paperless business office with remote office practices was critical in maintaining business operations and ensuring continuity in the aftermath of the Palisades Fires.
4 min read
A former parent and board member, Kaneshiro brought a fresh perspective and fiscal discipline to the business office.
2 min read
Joyce’s leadership on compensation issues has brought greater clarity to pay practices and employee financial literacy.
2 min read
The latest cohort of the NBOA Leadership Academy will maximize their business leadership skills while looking for alternative solutions to common problems in the field.
4 min read
Hecht oversaw a transformative 45% growth in enrollment, positioning the school for long-term success.
2 min read
Hausman improved financial forecasting accuracy and led system migrations that enhanced benefits and streamlined operations.
2 min read
The CFOO role can inform the approach to coaching wrestling and vice versa.
5 min read
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