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Endowment
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Publications
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Research
This year’s Communfund Benchmarks Study reveals the largest year-over-year reversal in average annual independent school endowment returns since the study began.
3 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Leadership
Group feelings can take on a life of their own, and when that happens, different strategies can help address the dynamics and move forward.
5 min read
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Membership
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.
8 min read
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Cash Management
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Investments
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.
7 min read
This year, we celebrate our community, our contributions, our growth as a profession and our potential.
10 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.
9 min read
This year’s NBOA Annual Meeting opening keynote hit all the high notes — leadership, personal wellness and innovation.
5 min read
Nearly 1,200 gathered to glean practical insights, soak up inspiration and partake in unmatched networking.
2 min read
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Legal
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
With increased prevalence of mental health and sexual misconduct issues, when and how should a school intervene — and what liability may result?
4 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.
6 min read
These two schedules go hand in hand – each supports the other.
4 min read
Effective leaders need not have THE answer. Instead, candor and an open mindset will help our communities thrive.
4 min read
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Membership
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Professional Development
This year's sessions will provide insight into topics such as data visualization, diversity and inclusion, and workplace wellness.
2 min read
NBOA’s BIIS can help shed a light on the value of interest and investment income, business officer salaries and more.
4 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.
3 min read
Voices from the Field
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Human Resources
Those whose work touches human resources have a special role to play in creating accessible, equitable school communities.
6 min read
Social inflation is changing the liability landscape. Understanding it can help your school manage the costs.
7 min read
This year’s awards recognize selfless and transformative leadership, and innovation in financial and facilities management.
6 min read
Feature
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Boards and Trustees
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Budget
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Leadership
The financial sustainability heat map has helped schools in areas from board communication to strategic planning. Here are four school’s stories.
16 min read
When this South Florida school needed to replace an aging sea wall, it became an opportunity for enhanced student learning and community impact.
5 min read
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