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Planning
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Risk Management
Ensuring business continuity in the era of climate change requires thinking ahead to potential worst-case weather scenarios, and budgeting accordingly.
16 min read
McKinley Advisors identifies what top-performing organizations have in common.
3 min read
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Crisis Management
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Safety and Security
Teachers and students should be at the center of school security training, and empowered (not intimidated) for the most effective results.
3 min read
Conversations around school mergers have shifted from reactive to proactive. It’s not about failure, but rather preparing for the future.
3 min read
When a sexual harassment claim hits a school, pressure to react fast can be intense. To protect all stakeholders, schools should investigate and take action well before a crisis arrives.
4 min read
The long-ago gift of a high-quality camera keeps on giving to this business officer, aided in part by his love of travel, nature and family.
3 min read
Mission & Motivation
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
A momentous school anniversary can provide opportunities to rekindle alumni relations, build connections among current students and strengthen town-gown relationships.
4 min read
Between the whirlwind activities of March and May, take some time to think strategically in April.
5 min read
The traditional independent school model is under threat. The case for clearly defining, differentiating and delivering a very different value proposition.
9 min read
Safety & Security
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Extended Day
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Key Auxiliary
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Risk Management
The unique challenges associated with after-school, evening and weekend activities merit additional considerations.
5 min read
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Facility Rental
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Financing
Look closer. Could there be untapped income opportunities in your facilities, your programs, your operating cash and reserves?
12 min read
Independent schools are moving beyond strategy sessions and implementing substantial changes, said NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields in a recent podcast.
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The threats are real. So are the resources, tools, knowledge and expertise that will help you address them.
4 min read
In San Diego, we learned that bringing creativity, passion and play into a routine of discipline and focus pays off.
4 min read
Near and distant changes to not-for-profit audits should provide greater transparency and consistency in describing school finances. “It’s an opportunity to pause and consider things from an enterprise perspective.”
12 min read
Reconciling every accounting fund every month may sound onerous, but it saves time and headaches down the line — especially during the annual audit.
4 min read
From bridge financing to a unique co-location partnership, schools’ construction financing strategies reveal new levels of creativity, resourcefulness and fiscal prudence.
14 min read
K-12 independent school leaders head to San Diego to “ride the waves of change.”
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Are summer camps exempt from FLSA requirements? A closer look at the recreational establishment exemption.
5 min read
Data show independent school finances improved last year, in terms of net tuition revenue, expendable financial resources and annual giving.
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