NBOA: Business Leadership for Independent Schools

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NBOA is the only national nonprofit membership association focused exclusively on supporting independent school business officers and business operations staff while fostering financial and operational excellence among independent PK-12 schools.

If you've been on the fence about leveling up your financial aid expertise, this is your sign to commit! Learn from expe...
09/08/2026

If you've been on the fence about leveling up your financial aid expertise, this is your sign to commit!

Learn from experts and collaborate with peers in San Diego on September 22-23 at the first-ever Financial Aid Institute, held in partnership with E3n and NAIS. This immersive two-day learning experience is designed specifically for independent school financial aid professionals.

Don't wait! Learn more and register today: https://enrollment.swoogo.com/Enroll26/fai

We are thrilled to introduce Bo, NBOA's new AI-powered assistant! 🎉Budget question at 8pm? Fielding a question about aux...
09/03/2026

We are thrilled to introduce Bo, NBOA's new AI-powered assistant! 🎉

Budget question at 8pm? Fielding a question about auxilliary programming or drafting a job description? Make your next decision with confidence through Bo.

Bo is trained on NBOA's library of resources, research, articles, and more. Every answer is grounded in guidance built specifically for independent school business operations, vetted by industry experts.

Give Bo a try yourself at www.nboa.org/resources/ask-bo NBOA members have unlimited use of the tool. Non-members can still use Bo, but with limited access (now may be a good time to join!).

The 2026 Unsung Hero Awards have been announced, and we're sharing profiles of these exemplary individuals!This week, we...
09/02/2026

The 2026 Unsung Hero Awards have been announced, and we're sharing profiles of these exemplary individuals!

This week, we spotlight Juliane McInnis, Director of Finance and Operations at The Rashi School in Dedham, Massachusetts. Read about how she "strikes just the right balance" between financial stewardship and community support!

The Will J. Hancock Unsung Hero Award is given to business officers who have made extraordinary contributions to their schools and exemplify exceptional integrity, knowledge, and motivation.

Read Julaine's profile: https://www.nboa.org/net-assets/article/unsung-hero--juliane-mcinnis--the-rashi-school

There's a reason so many are mourning the loss of Dolly Parton. She was a distinctive personality and a successful busin...
09/01/2026

There's a reason so many are mourning the loss of Dolly Parton. She was a distinctive personality and a successful businesswoman but also prioritized giving back.

In his latest CEO Notebook article, NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields shares a few ways Parton’s entrepreneurial spirit may serve as inspiration to independent school business leaders as they lead finance and operations in the school year ahead.

Read the article: https://www.nboa.org/net-assets/article/dolly-parton-led-with-grace---and-we-can-too

Autumn is on the way, we know you'll fall for our lineup of professional development programs! NBOA's online courses, wo...
08/31/2026

Autumn is on the way, we know you'll fall for our lineup of professional development programs! NBOA's online courses, workshops and webinars will help grow your skills, elevate your financial and operational expertise and advance your career.

Explore upcoming programs and secure your spot today: https://www.nboa.org/programs

The 2026 Unsung Hero Awards have been announced, and we're sharing profiles of these exemplary individuals!This week, we...
08/27/2026

The 2026 Unsung Hero Awards have been announced, and we're sharing profiles of these exemplary individuals!

This week, we spotlight Jeff Martin, Chief Financial Officer at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia. Read about how he manages complex operational and financial matters with precision!

The Will J. Hancock Unsung Hero Award is given to business officers who have made extraordinary contributions to their schools and exemplify exceptional integrity, knowledge, and motivation.

Read Jeff's profile: https://www.nboa.org/net-assets/article/unsung-hero--jeff-martin--norfolk-academy

Collaborate with financial aid practitioners in San Diego on September 22-23!The first-ever Financial Aid Institute, hel...
08/25/2026

Collaborate with financial aid practitioners in San Diego on September 22-23!

The first-ever Financial Aid Institute, held in partnership with E3n and NAIS (tag both orgs), offers an immersive two-day learning experience designed specifically for independent school financial aid professionals. This new program brings together leading experts, thought partners and practitioners to explore emerging trends and best practices in financial aid administration.

Learn more and register: https://enrollment.swoogo.com/Enroll26/fai

Have you entered your school's data yet?The NBOA's BIIS platform gives independent school leaders powerful data analysis...
08/19/2026

Have you entered your school's data yet?

The NBOA's BIIS platform gives independent school leaders powerful data analysis tools to better understand your school's financial health, operational performance, and long-term sustainability.

Participate and benchmark your data against all participating independent schools!

Enter your data today: https://www.nboa.org/resources/biis-school-data

Big news: We've reached 25 episodes of the Net Assets podcast!In his latest CEO Notebook, NBOA President and CEO Jeff Sh...
08/18/2026

Big news: We've reached 25 episodes of the Net Assets podcast!

In his latest CEO Notebook, NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields describes his discussion with Ann Marie Tidona about "hitting the sweet spot between too much and too little data" when school leaders communicate with their stakeholders.

Check out Jeff's article and Tidona's insights from her nearly three decades of independent school leadership: https://www.nboa.org/net-assets/article/don-t-stop-thinking-about-tomorrow

The 2026 Unsung Hero Awards have been announced, and we're sharing profiles of these exemplary individuals!This week, we...
08/17/2026

The 2026 Unsung Hero Awards have been announced, and we're sharing profiles of these exemplary individuals!

This week, we spotlight Cyndi Ludwinski, Director of Finance and Administration at Miriam School and Learning Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Read about how she has spent 10 years growing the school with her "talent, heart and expertise!"

The Will J. Hancock Unsung Hero Award is given to business officers who have made extraordinary contributions to their schools and exemplify exceptional integrity, knowledge, and motivation.

Read Cyndi's profile: https://www.nboa.org/net-assets/article/unsung-hero--cyndi-ludwinski--miriam-school-and-learning-center

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