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By providing financial and operations services and training, CSBM enables the charter sector to do what it does best – educate our country’s children. It’s not every day that a company exists to eliminate their clients’ dependency on its services, but that’s our goal. Because we believe that our clients should choose to work with us rather than being forced to, we continually strive to eliminate a
16/12/2025
We’re proud to celebrate Raj’s recognition as a NACSA 2025 Change Maker!
Raj’s leadership and commitment to supporting charter schools and the people that make up this amazing movement is an inspiration for our team every day. NACSA's recognition highlights his impact and the importance of financial responsibility. Congratulations, Raj!
Link to the podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208122/episodes/18359413
10/12/2025
Raj is speaking at the LAPCS Charter School Conference tomorrow, December 11th, 2025, where he’ll lead two sessions designed to help charter school and network leaders navigate today’s financial realities and make informed, strategic decisions.
More information here:
Raj Thakkar to Speak at the Louisiana Charter School (LAPCS) Conference – CSBM Raj Thakkar will lead two sessions focused on the financial realities charter schools and networks are facing today, offering guidance for leaders making complex decisions.
24/11/2025
A memorable night in support of Hellenic Classical Charter Schools! Congratulations on 20 years of impact, growth, and service to the community. We’re honored to celebrate this milestone alongside you.
21/11/2025
Karen Daniels and Gretchen Liga attended Amani's 15th Anniversary Gala, a remarkable milestone marking 15 years of dedication, impact, and service to the community. The evening was a memorable occasion, honoring Amani's outstanding honorees and highlighting the organization’s continued commitment to excellence. We celebrate Amani’s incredible achievements and look forward to many more years of meaningful impact.
21/11/2025
We truly enjoyed the meaningful conversations and time spent with colleagues and friends at Support Center’s Friendsgiving last night!
Many thanks to Support Center for welcoming us and creating such a warm, community-focused gathering. It was great to also join Pam Scott, Executive Director of Partners for Health, in celebrating the spirit of collaboration.
Grateful for the connections — and looking forward to more ahead!
10/11/2025
Congratulations to our very own Lola Barbarash!
We’re incredibly proud of Lola for being recognized by City & State New York as one of their inaugural Unsung Heros! This well-deserved spotlight shines on Lola’s unwavering commitment to supporting charter schools and nonprofits. Congratulations Lola, your leadership and effort truly make a difference every day.
The 2025 Unsung Heroes Notable New Yorkers achieving success behind the scenes
28/10/2025
Karen Daniels joined community leaders and supporters at North10 Philadelphia’s 3rd Annual Fall Mixer to celebrate North10's mission to strengthen the Hunting Park-East Tioga neighborhood. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support organizations making a positive impact and bringing together communities.
27/10/2025
We were grateful to take part in the 2025 NACSA Conference, joining so many inspiring leaders who are shaping the future of charter authorizing nationwide. Raj Thakkar’s session with David Greenberg on fiscal monitoring sparked thoughtful discussion around accountability, transparency, and how authorizers can best support schools in building sustainable operations.
The event was a powerful reminder of the collective impact that collaboration, innovation, and shared learning can have on strengthening the charter sector. Thank you to NACSA and all who made this year’s conference such a meaningful and motivating experience.
23/10/2025
Raj Thakkar had a great time at this year’s Annual Portfolio Convening hosted by The Drexel Fund. Raj led sessions on best practices for school business management at both the early stage and growth/expansion stages for schools. He was also proud to join the panel on facility development and financing with his co-panelists.
22/10/2025
We were honored to attend the Florida Charter School Conference + School Choice Summit, joining so many inspiring leaders who are advancing educational excellence and opportunity across Florida.
The event was a powerful reminder of the impact collaboration, innovation, and shared learning can have in strengthening the charter and school choice community. From insightful sessions on finance and governance to conversations about sustainability and growth, it was energizing to see so many organizations committed to supporting students and schools. At CSBM, we’re proud to be part of this movement—helping charter and choice schools build strong financial foundations so they can focus on what matters most: student success.
A sincere thank-you to the organizers, presenters, and participants for such a meaningful and engaging conference. We look forward to continuing the partnerships and conversations sparked at this year’s event.
— Steve Reid, Chief Growth Officer
— Karen Daniels, President & COO
The NACSA Conference is in full swing, and we’re thrilled to be a part of the impactful conversations with charter school leaders, authorizers, and education professionals from across the country.
Curious where the line is in fiscal oversight? Raj Thakkar and David Greenberg will break it down tomorrow at 3:15 P.M.
20/10/2025
Heather Blumberg and Lola Barbarash had an amazing time at the New York Charter Schools Conference!
Two days full of insightful sessions, networking, and new strategies to support schools.