Summers led efforts to align budgeting and resource allocation while advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion both in financial planning and through personal advocacy.
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Schoenwetter served in a 13-year dual headship role overseeing non-academic operations, during which she modernized compensation practices and secured critical funding for the school.
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CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
From basketball courts to boardrooms, Magic Johnson’s leadership playbook offers timely wisdom for business leaders entering a new school year.
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Michael Saich led the creation of Washington Market School’s first transparent salary scale and played a key role in the school’s first head of school search.
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In just five years, Rachel Matthews has led the school’s first capital campaign, overseen its first major construction project and more.
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A former parent and board member, Kaneshiro brought a fresh perspective and fiscal discipline to the business office.
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Joyce’s leadership on compensation issues has brought greater clarity to pay practices and employee financial literacy.
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The latest cohort of the NBOA Leadership Academy will maximize their business leadership skills while looking for alternative solutions to common problems in the field.
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Hecht oversaw a transformative 45% growth in enrollment, positioning the school for long-term success.
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Hausman improved financial forecasting accuracy and led system migrations that enhanced benefits and streamlined operations.
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A steward, strategist and connector, Bob Haugh has spent 21 years strengthening the school’s financial foundation while uplifting the people within it.
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From securing major loans to teaching staff how to express appreciation, Emily Evans blends strategic foresight with human-centered leadership.
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Board work is never a breeze, but immediate past and current chairs of the NBOA Board recently shared what they think makes the work easier and more productive.
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Human Resources
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Legal
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Tax
The OBBBA will likely impact scholarships, giving and HR at your school.
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Alonso led the development of Andover’s new disciplined endowment payout policy, bringing strategic clarity and long-term financial stewardship to the institution.
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What independent school leaders need to know about changing federal policies.
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Change Management
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Enrollment
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Planning
Strategic planning led to fewer enrolled students and higher NTR in the case of one boarding-day school.
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Strong partnership between academic and business leaders, especially the head of school and business officer, is critical when working through the flurry of year-end activities.
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Skutt Catholic leaders mapped how different parts of the school’s mission statement aligned with actual expenditures to ensure every dollar is spent purposefully.
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Change Management
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Procedures
Moving from finance to a new quality assurance role, this business officer
is aligning employees ahead of retirements and new hires.
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