Long-Range Financial Modeling

Long-Range Financial Modeling

In 2025, NBOA reimagined and rebuilt the LRFM to enhance features and functionality and take advantage of the powerful modernized versions of Microsoft Excel. In this course you will learn from a variety of curated resources including videos, articles, case studies and discussion boards. Through this work you will:

  • Learn the benefits of long-range financial modeling and how it may be used to guide decisions as part of long-range planning at your school.
  • Experiment with the modeling tool and receive instructions on loading the model and the assumptions users will need to make to use the tool effectively.
  • Practice using the reporting and graphing tools to develop a presentation for the head of school, finance committee or other administrators, and have an opportunity to chat with the instructors to clarify any remaining questions.

This course is offered in partnership with One Schoolhouse.

Course Schedule

Week 1

Introduction to Long-Range Financial Modeling, Loading and Testing the Model

Learn about the benefits of financial modeling and the genesis of NBOA's tool. Participants will be introduced to and given NBOA's Long-Range Financial Model, as well as learn how the parameters for the model's assumptions were developed. Participants are required to load their school's data into the model and upload a copy for the facilitators to review. Participants will then use their school's data to see how changes to the assumptions impact their school's long-term budget planning.

Week 2

Presenting the Model and Further Customization

Participants will learn how to use the reporting tools in the model and receive tips on how to enhance their reporting to their head, finance committee and trustees, using the data generated. To earn the badge for the week, participants must either demonstrate the model to someone at their school and post a short synopsis of the meeting, or schedule a half-hour meeting with one of the instructors to have their questions answered and get assistance with customizing their model to meet their school's needs.

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SHRM Information

Credit Hours: 6.0
Category: Business Acumen

NBOA is recognized by SHRM to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

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HRCI Information

Credit Hours: 6.0
Category: HR (Business)

NBOA is a recognized provider of recertification credits. HR Certification Institute® pre-approved this program for credits towards aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification.

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Questions?

Email programs@nboa.org or call 202-407-7140

Dates

Oct 20 - 31, 2025

Register

May 4 - 15, 2026

Register

Pricing

Members:
$425.00

Nonmembers:
$595.00

Group discount available

Time Commitment

4-6 hours per week for 2 weeks

Learn more about the platform and coursework

Class Size

Up to 35 participants

Recommended Audience

  • Business officers
  • Controllers
  • Business office staff

The long-range financial modeling program is one that all business managers in independent schools should take. The best part of the program is that you come away with a tool that can be used immediately. I would have never had the time to create such a powerful tool, but I will have the time to use the tool. I can’t wait to share this with my head of school and finance committee.

Julie Eikenberry

Chief Financial Officer, Columbus School for Girls