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2024 Advancement Institute

The SAIS Advancement Institute will guide you through the most effective strategies for cultivating major gifts, stewardship, planned giving, and more. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, this program will offer tailored instruction to help you […]

Webinar Recording – Trustee Education Series – Head of School Transitions & the Longevity of Heads

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The Smartest Person in the Room

This article originally appeared on the RG175 Blog and is reprinted here with the author’s permission. I value humility in a leader. As an independent school search consultant, I associate humility with learning, and being a learner is one of […]

2023 Board/Head Workshop

Optimizing the Board/Head Partnership The challenges facing boards and heads are more complex than ever. A trusting board/head relationship creates powerful opportunities for the school to thrive and move forward when critical moments arise.  This workshop will discuss what heads […]

Webinar Recording – Trustee Education Series – Governance Best Practices & Board Nominations

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The High Strategic Value of an Interim Head: A Conversation with Ralph Wales

Choosing an interim head of school doesn’t have to be a backup plan—it can be the most strategic option for a school in transition. Conventional wisdom suggests that when a head of school leaves their post, a new one must […]

The Head of School Database: First-Year Findings An interview with Debra Wilson and John Gulla

At the one year anniversary of the development of the Head of School Database (HSDB), SAIS President Debra Wilson sits down with John Gulla, executive director of the EE Ford Foundation, to discuss the progress and use of the tool. […]

Four Benchmarks that Predict a Successful Capital Campaign

What makes some capital campaigns wildly successful while others barely hit their goals? Over their 18 years of experience helping schools meet their development goals, the Winkler Group has identified four essential elements for successful campaigns. A Big and Inspiring […]

2022 SAIS Annual Conference Recap: Learning and Networking in Nashville

The 2022 SAIS Annual Conference brought together more than 320 school leaders from across the region. Held at the Franklin Marriott just outside of Nashville, attendees spent three days networking and learning from each other and experts in the field. […]

Webinar Recording – Trustee Education Series – Shifting from Status Quo Tuition Setting to Long-Term Sustainability Strategy

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