Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies

Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies


With support from The Edward E. Ford Foundation, NBOA conducted a major analysis of compensation systems within independent schools across the U.S. and the world. Our newly published resources explore how independent schools structure compensation systems and provide insights into innovative compensation practices.

The resources were developed to address two primary challenges: one, recruiting and retaining quality employees in a competitive job market and two, carefully stewarding a school’s largest expense, faculty and staff compensation, in support of a healthy business model.

The research-based resources on this page are available to all in the independent school community: research findings, an implementation guide, case studies, tools and a schedule of related live programsTo access the resources, you will need to sign in. Nonmembers can use their free account or create one when prompted to log in. Learn more about membership

Additional Resources

WEBINAR

  • Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies Webinar
    Learn about the findings from extensive research as well as the research-based resources developed to support independent school leaders as they leverage compensation strategies to attract, retain and grow a mission-aligned educator workforce. 

Related NBOA Programs

Reflecting Culture in a Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategy

Virtual Workshop
October 9, 12:30-3:30 PM ET

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Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies for Boarding Schools

Virtual Workshop
November 13, 12:30-3:30 PM ET

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Engaging Stakeholders in a Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategy

Virtual Workshop
April 23, 2025, 12:30-3:30 PM ET

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