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Grading Independent Schools: Where Does Your School Stand?

Mar 8, 2018, 9:11 PM
Financial officers-along with the board and executive leadership teams-constantly want to know how their school is performing, not only against their own financial goals but also in comparison to
  • Compliance
  •   |   Key Governance
  •   |   Legal
  •   |   Risk Management

Training Your Board to be Better Fiduciaries

Mar 2, 2018, 2:15 AM
You rely on your board to keep your school fiscally strong and viable. However, one of the fundamental challenges many boards have is that they lack a strong understanding of their roles and
  • Endowment
  •   |   Investments
  •   |   Research

2017 Commonfund Benchmarks Study of Independent Schools

Mar 1, 2018, 8:06 PM
This is the final report from the annual Commonfund Benchmarks Study of Independent School Endowments. It provides a look at investment strategies, allocations, rates of return, policies, etc.
  • Accounting
  •   |   Audit
  •   |   Reports

Delivering the Numbers to Your School’s Diverse Constituencies

Mar 1, 2018, 7:10 PM
Financial reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) inform your constituents about the performance and disposition of your school. These resources influence key decisions made by faculty,
  • Leadership
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Concise, Colorful Quarterlies: A Case Study in Board Financial Reporting

Mar 1, 2018, 6:49 PM
One of the Board's primary responsibilities is ensuring the financial stability of its School.  However, Board members bring varying levels of financial acumen and experience to the table and this can
  • Accounting
  •   |   Gift
  •   |   Investments

Capital and Endowment Campaigns: Best Practices for Accounting and Collaboration

Mar 1, 2018, 6:47 PM
With more and more schools embarking on capital and endowment campaigns, it is imperative that the potentially unique and complex transactions be accounted for correctly. Find out how CFOs who have
  • Policy
  •   |   Risk Management
  •   |   Safety and Security

Sample Safety Policies

Feb 23, 2018, 8:42 PM
Samples provided by Saint Mary's Episcopal Day School in Tampa, FLThese policies were provided by a member school to assist other schools looking for guidance in creating their own policies.  NBOA has

Facility Rental Contract for Special Events Location Production

Feb 20, 2018, 3:53 PM
Sample provided by Darrow Milgrim, National Director, Independent School Practice and Camp Programs, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Facility Rental Contract for Weddings

Feb 20, 2018, 3:50 PM
Sample provided by Darrow Milgrim, National Director, Independent School Practice and Camp Programs, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Facility Rental Contract for Special Events

Feb 20, 2018, 3:47 PM
Sample provided by Darrow Milgrim, National Director, Independent School Practice and Camp Programs, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.