From salary transparency to AI governance, these 13 standout Net Assets articles cover the most pressing issues for independent school business offices.
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Before we turn the page to 2026, let’s revisit top leadership lessons from the Net Assets Podcast this year.
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CEO Notebook
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Leadership
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Research
Make sure your numbers are working as hard as you are.
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Toohey led George School through a critical financial turnaround, fostering long-term stability and building a collaborative, empowered team along the way.
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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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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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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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CEO Notebook
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Budget
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Planning
NBOA just released version 2.0 of the Long-Range Financial Model, which is more powerful, intuitive and customizable.
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On volunteering with NBOA in various capacities, as shared by the current Editorial Advisory Committee.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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NBOA has released a new Operational Equity and Inclusion Inventory to help business leaders make the school community more welcoming for faculty, staff and families.
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This year’s confluence of independent school business leaders and business partners will be the largest in-person event in NBOA’s 27-year history.
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