Our most critical issues cannot be solved without leadership that that takes time to listen.
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Once an admissions “roadrunner,” this leading enrollment officer continually evolved in her role as the field did the same.
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Following a serious heart attack, this business officer restructured his work so that he can continue living to his fullest.
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Communication
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Leadership
Three business officers in Northern California banded together to improve transportation for their schools. Now a larger group of 20 is considering solutions across the business office.
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Boards and Trustees
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Governance
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Leadership
To lay the foundation for a strong relationship, consider how to present key points at the appropriate level.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Leadership
Four insights can help us meet the calls for leadership that have only been growing louder in recent years.
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Technology
When those overseeing physical and digital accommodations work together, the impact on school culture is stronger and more inclusive.
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Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Legal
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Technology
Recent ADA guidance puts new emphasis on making websites and digital assets accessible to all.
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The program’s success indicates that business office leaders and staff alike have an appetite for the executive skills to help advance their schools.
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If courts deem that independent schools receive federal funds simply due to our tax-exempt status, are we truly independent anymore?
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Other Duties As Assigned
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Accounting
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Leadership
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Membership
This business officer represents independent schools on the FASB Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee.
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To enhance productivity and creativity for all employees, consider building in time to zoom out, reflect and refuel at work.
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
Business officers are helping schools move beyond aspirational goals toward
real change.
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Increasing compensation is only one factor in teacher and staff retention. Consider how your school articulates value proposition to faculty members and listens to their concerns.
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CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
As school leaders face another summer of employee “churn,” it is essential to ensure everyone feels comfortable in the school community to improve their chances of retention.
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As new business officers gathered last week to learn and connect, we were reminded of the incredible community business officers have created.
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Voices from the Field
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Membership
Initial insights into different experiences in the independent school business office.
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What schools need to know about legal considerations, crafting effective policies, and creating a culture that prevents incidents.
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CEO Notebook
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Budget
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Change Management
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Leadership
As we move away from the forced changes of pandemic years and into intentional innovation, consider a few low- to no-cost efforts successfully undertaken by colleges and universities.
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