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Budget
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Change Management
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Leadership
As we move away from the forced changes of pandemic years and into intentional innovation, consider a few low- to no-cost efforts successfully undertaken by colleges and universities.
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Change Management
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Enrollment
Bennett Day School developed a project-based learning lab that has helped generate non-tuition revenue and expand its PK-12 program. Bennett Day is one of three schools to receive this year's Innovation Excellence Award.
NBOA’s latest book provides key considerations to help professionals new to independent school business succeed in their leadership roles.
An interpretive master planning process can assure the future vision of a campus truly serves the needs of the entire school community.
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Cash Management
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Financial Aid
Mid–2020, business officers predicted a bumpier outcome for FY21 than came to pass. Deficits and cash draws were smaller, while aid awards were higher.
A grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation will enable data collection and resource development to help independent schools reshape their compensation structures.
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Facilities
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Transportation
School-provided transportation can buoy enrollment and diversity, but developing a cost- and time-efficient model is tricky business.
In a challenging hiring environment, schools would do well to survey faculty on employee satisfaction to identify areas of improvement and move the needle on employee retention.
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Change Management
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Leadership
Later start times and shorter school weeks that accommodate adolescents’ health and wellness could be independent schools’ future.
Fringe benefits included in head-of-school packages may help attract strong candidates, but be aware of compliance issues.
We’ve completely overhauled NBOA.org to make it easier for our members to use and engage.
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
Facilities changes made during COVID are being taken to the next level as school prepare for the longer-term future.
Expanding online curriculum can also promote on-campus engagement opportunities.
Be it with a local college or business, a partnership may enable your school to offer distinctive opportunities that enhance value proposition and/or develop new revenue streams.
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
Wellness features and healthy design offer simpler, more flexible community spaces where students can relax and restore from the increased stresses of everyday life.
Wonder Woman had a complex personality. So might you — and that perspective can help you as an independent school leader.
Investing in commercial grade air purifying systems can help protect your school’s “danger zones” — from cafeterias to locker rooms to the nurse’s office.
A number of areas, including leases and employee retention credits, may require renewed attention this year.
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Boards and Trustees
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Gift
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Leadership
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.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Four business officers offer initial insights into diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and their experiences at their schools.
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