Business Intelligence
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Budget
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Extended Day
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Summer Camp
Auxiliary programs brought in higher revenues late pandemic (2021–22) than they did pre-pandemic, and with lower expenses.
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Accounting
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Audit
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Legal
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Technology
AI has never been more accessible, and it will impact every corner of the independent school business office.
Silva's skilled financial management resulted in substantial tuition revenue increases backed by a long-term financial model, ensuring his school’s long-term sustainability.
Orenstein's dedicated approach to school finances extends to his work with the broader business officer community.
McCabe's financial skills resulted in successful debt refinancing, reduced interest rates and enhanced financial stability.
Strategies
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Boards and Trustees
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Budget
This one-pager provides trustees with the information they need to spend their time together on strategy.
The answer to some trustee questions should always be “Yes” — including, “Does the school have long-term financial projections?”
Strategies
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Budget
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
Seven independent schools and an arts education center came together to create a hydroelectric power consortium. Annual savings per school are in the tens of thousands.
School leaders are finding constructive ways to pursue capital projects despite higher materials costs, supply chain disruptions and rising interest rates.
Tips on explaining to the board how the Statement of Activities relates to the operating statement, and on improving the audit note about the flow of Temporary Restricted Net Assets.
A deep dive into independent school endowments trends FY2005-FY2022, including analysis of asset allocation, performance, spending and contributions, plus a perspective on future developments.
When everything costs more, considered and strategic facilities spending is a must.
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Budget
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
The IRA opens the door for nonprofits to take advantage of tax credits associated with solar power.
Mapping your school’s trial balance to the audit’s financial statements helps both you and the audit process.
Two new research reports on critical aspects of independent school business can help your school understand its financial position and strengthen it.
Tips on sharing how the school’s portfolio has changed since the last board meeting.
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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.
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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.
These two schedules go hand in hand – each supports the other.
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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.
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