CEO Notebook
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Planning
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Research
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Tuition
Key financial indicators analyzed in the latest “Financial State of the Industry” report show some gains for the sector and also areas to train our attention.
4 min read
An AI job opportunity heatmap compares job descriptions and AI and human capabilities to offer independent school leaders a practical framework for workforce planning.
6 min read
A structured inventory and heat map can help school leaders see where AI is creating value, raising risks and needs clearer guidance.
6 min read
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Budget
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Professional Development
A systems-level approach and practical rubric will help ensure spending on professional development aligns with institutional priorities and outcomes.
4 min read
This six-pillar framework, developed by a cohort of the NBOA Leadership Academy, helps independent schools shift from reactive decision-making to intentional, long-term sustainability.
3 min read
CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Technology
Distinguished business officer and long-time innovator Nancy Greene explains how to turn curiosity about AI into real operational gains.
6 min read
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Accounting
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Leadership
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Technology
Studying accounts payable and student attendance tracking revealed opportunities for larger systems integrations and efficiencies, using AI workflows.
4 min read
Which of the three most common methodologies most closely align with your school’s goals?
5 min read
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Employment
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Research
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Salary
Average salaries of hybrid staff were generally higher than in-person or remote staff, according to NBOA’s BIIS data analysis tool.
19 min read
CEO Notebook
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Communication
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Leadership
What a high‑profile reset reveals about letting go of what no longer works — and why that matters for schools.
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As costs for materials and labor rise, school leaders are turning to planning, partnerships, and contract management to deliver projects on time and on budget.
15 min read
Handling school zoo insurance and staffing is one thing—helping handle wild animals is definitely another.
9 min read
CFO Dallas Joseph covers it all in a wide-ranging conversation with NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields, an excerpt of the Net Assets Podcast.
7 min read
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Budget
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Contract
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Planning
You don’t have to accept the first price any vendor offers your school. These 12 tips can help you secure the best deal and maximize spend on mission-aligned activities.
4 min read
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Endowment
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Investments
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Risk Management
Getting the balance right between liquidity and long-term growth is essential to meeting future spending needs.
7 min read
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Endowment
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Investments
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Research
The latest Commonfund Study of Independent Schools report shows steady returns, with increasing reliance on them to support operations.
3 min read
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Human Resources
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Leadership
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Technology
By investing in systems, people and relationships, these independent school leaders strengthen both the bottom line and their school’s culture.
6 min read
CEO Notebook
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Leadership
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Membership
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Technology
Tucker Bryant and Heather McGowan shared how we can seize the moment in this time of technological change and move our schools forward.
7 min read
From live podcast conversations to dynamic keynotes, this Annual Meeting brought fresh ideas and renewed community connections.
5 min read
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Membership
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Publications
With a new digital-first publishing strategy, Net Assets has been redesigned to capture more voices in the NBOA community — concisely.
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