Leading an annual chili supper fundraiser ignited this business officer’s passion for community service.
5 min read
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Financial Aid
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Leadership
Pressures on the financial aid budget aren’t just financial. Agreeing upon values and sticking to them help make every dollar count — and the school community stronger.
13 min read
CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Governance
Beyond crafting a statement, what steps can we take to ensure the workplaces within our schools are diverse, equitable and inclusive?
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Do your school’s governance structures support the kind of strategic work boards of trustees need to undertake now, when independent schools are at a crossroads?
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Strategies
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Boards and Trustees
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Governance
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Planning
A new book from NBOA helps independent school trustees not only understand school finances but also ask management better questions to drive more strategic discussions.
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Projections
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Crisis Management
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Leadership
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Pandemic
COVID-19 threatens to overshadow everything about the 2020–21 school year, but with cutting-edge resources, you can tackle new and long-standing issues alike.
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Twenty years of working and living abroad provided endless opportunities to explore.
6 min read
Independent schools have an advantage when it comes to reopening campus safely, but we must remain on our toes — and make every dollar spent count.
5 min read
This fall, you will be called on to perform at the top of your game. Knowing how you tend to lead can help you meet the challenges ahead.
4 min read
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Yes, the business office can respond to outcries of racism on campus. Diversity, equity and inclusion consultant Jen Cort shares what she’s heard and possible interventions.
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Leadership
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Pandemic
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Technology
As schools address new needs in technology budgeting and privacy, the business officer-technology leadership partnership is more critical than ever. An interview with Christina Lewellen, executive director of ATLIS.
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Now more than ever, the business officer is called to contribute an incisive voice and financial strategy to their school’s leadership team.
4 min read
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Change Management
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Communication
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Pandemic
Independent school leaders face tough decisions this fall. A careful decision-making process can help schools meet challenges and leverage staff and family expectations.
5 min read
This business officer never expected she would follow in her mother’s footsteps.
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CEO Notebook
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Communication
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Enrollment
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Leadership
Branding may not be top of mind amid pandemic considerations, but honing it now is crucial to your school’s long-term sustainability.
3 min read
CEO Notebook
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Labor Law
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Legal
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Pandemic
As schools are focused on creating safe learning communities, new legislation seeks to protect schools and other essential businesses from potential COVID-19 related liability.
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Mission & Motivation
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Communication
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Culture
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Leadership
In the lead up to the 2020 presidential election, how can schools mitigate the risk of toxic exchanges and foster cultures that respect differences?
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Communication
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Crisis Management
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Culture
When independent schools revisit painful histories, apologies can be powerful — in not only acknowledging community pain but also building a stronger future.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Governance
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Leadership
Difficult decisions can be opportunities to demonstrate your care for the campus community.
4 min read
Projections
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Crisis Management
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Global challenges to the status quo demand that we change and adapt.
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