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STARTING WITH A DEFICIT AND SAVING A SCHOOL

Making Smart, Mission-Based Decisions to Support School Community As can be the case with leaders who take the helm at independent schools, Robert McGehee confesses he’s “not a finance guy.” As head of school for St. Nicholas School in Chattanooga, […]

Webinar Recording – Trustee Education Series | Auditing Landscape for Nonprofits

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Webinar Recording – The Cost of Turnover: How Investing in Talent Management Transforms Independent Schools

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FastStats: Tuition & Affordability in Independent Schools

In this FastStats, I explore the affordability of independent schools, an increasingly pressing issue over the past two decades. With tuition rising, families find it more challenging to access private education without significant financial aid. This analysis uses historical data […]

Exploring Endowments

Endowments by the Numbers Endowments typically rely heavily on large, single contributions. These large contributions have lasting impacts, allowing schools to fund financial aid, faculty positions, and facility improvements. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and NAIS […]

Employee Benefits Survey of SAIS Schools

The Employee Benefits Survey was designed to gather insights on school-specific and regional trends around benefits in SAIS member schools. The survey was administered in January 2023. Human resources, financial officers, and other business office personnel from all SAIS member […]

Webinar Recording – New Federal Overtime Ruling & Your School

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Summer 2024 Book List

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Fast Stats: Essential Questions

Introduction The end of the school year is always an opportunity for reflection. A posture of intentional reflection is well supported considering the historic and monumental changes to the independent school landscape in the past few years. We are rocks […]

Embracing Continuous Enrollment: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Benefits

In the landscape of independent school management, the decision to transition from annual re-enrollment to continuous enrollment represents a pivotal shift with wide-ranging implications. Oak Hall School’s journey serves as a beacon of inspiration, illuminating the challenges associated with the […]