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25 Years of NBOA

Feature  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Celebrate! 25 Years of NBOA: Elevating the Role 11 min read

As NBOA transformed and grew over the course of its first decade, industry leaders brought expertise, innovation and a strategic vision to the organization.
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  • Governance
  • | Investments

Business Office Basics: The CFO’s Investment Committee Report 3 min read

Tips on sharing how the school’s portfolio has changed since the last board meeting.
Chad Stacy and Spencer Taintor
  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Celebrate! 25 Years of NBOA: The Head of School-Business Officer Partnership 3 min read

Behind our happy-student-filled, art-covered buildings, independent schools are complex organizations, operating with dual purposes.
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  • Membership
  • | Risk Management

Celebrate! 25 Years of NBOA: The Risk Management Landscape 3 min read

The risk landscape has changed a lot for independent schools in the past 25 years. Schools' commitment to strategic risk management has stayed constant.
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  • Endowment
  • | Publications
  • | Research

Independent School Endowments Down 11.3% for Fiscal 2022 3 min read

This year’s Communfund Benchmarks Study reveals the largest year-over-year reversal in average annual independent school endowment returns since the study began.

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Human Resources
  • | Leadership

When Emotions Run High, It’s Time to Lead 5 min read

Group feelings can take on a life of their own, and when that happens, different strategies can help address the dynamics and move forward.
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  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Membership

Celebrate! 25 Years of NBOA: Who Was at the Table? 8 min read

NBOA explores how efforts centered around inclusion and belonging within a diverse workforce have impacted the association and its members over the past 25 years.
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  • Cash Management
  • | Investments

Maximizing Interest on Cash 7 min read

While it’s prudent to have some liquid resources on hand, your school can be earning money at the same time through a variety of strategies.

Feature  

  • Membership

Celebrate! 25 Years of NBOA: Origin Story 10 min read

This year, we celebrate our community, our contributions, our growth as a profession and our potential.
Jeff Shields and Sarah Daignault

Projections  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Reflections: Expanding Community, Offerings and Outcomes 9 min read

Just two people have led NBOA from the top in its 25 years. They share what leadership of the association has meant and what they see in the membership.
  • Leadership
  • | Membership

3 Takeaways from the Inspirational Suneel Gupta 5 min read

This year’s NBOA Annual Meeting opening keynote hit all the high notes — leadership, personal wellness and innovation.
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  • Membership

NBOA Annual Meeting Returns to Form 2 min read

Nearly 1,200 gathered to glean practical insights, soak up inspiration and partake in unmatched networking.
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  • Legal
  • | Misconduct
  • | Risk Management

Revising Student Conduct Policies for a Shifting Environment 4 min read This item is protected.

With increased prevalence of mental health and sexual misconduct issues, when and how should a school intervene — and what liability may result?
  • 403b
  • | Risk Management

SECURE 2.0 & Retirement Plans: What Independent Schools Need To Know Now 6 min read

The new law, aimed to help Americans prepare for retirement, impacts schools’ 403(b)/401(k) retirement plans, and leaders need to prepare.
  • Budget
  • | Facilities

Business Office Basics: The Annual Capital Budget & The Multi-Year Plant Renewals Schedule 4 min read

These two schedules go hand in hand – each supports the other.

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Authenticity Matters 4 min read

Effective leaders need not have THE answer. Instead, candor and an open mindset will help our communities thrive.
JW Marriott Live
  • Membership
  • | Professional Development

1,000+ School Leaders To Learn, Network and Celebrate! at the 2023 NBOA Annual Meeting 2 min read

This year's sessions will provide insight into topics such as data visualization, diversity and inclusion, and workplace wellness.

Business Intelligence  

  • Membership
  • | Research

You Asked, We Answered—with BIIS Data 4 min read This item is protected.

NBOA’s BIIS can help shed a light on the value of interest and investment income, business officer salaries and more.
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Other Duties As Assigned  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Back in the Business Office 3 min read

This controller’s entry point to the independent school world was a graduate-level business office internship, which convinced her to return years later.
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Voices from the Field  

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Human Resources

Critical Compassion 6 min read

Those whose work touches human resources have a special role to play in creating accessible, equitable school communities.

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