Compensation Strategy Independent schools face increasing pressure to attract and retain exceptional faculty while maintaining financial sustainability. As the education landscape becomes more competitive, schools should consider compensation models that reflect both market realities and institutional values. Through careful analysis […]
Major Gifts Strategy Major gifts are the cornerstone of transformational philanthropy in independent schools. While these contributions may require significant time and dedication to cultivate, their impact can reshape an institution’s future. The threshold for what constitutes a major gift […]
The What and Why of Dashboards In our mission-driven, data-informed educational landscape, effective visualization is crucial for making strategic decisions. Data dashboards transform complex school metrics into clear, actionable insights that can be understood at a glance. By leveraging visual […]
Strategic Approaches to Faculty and Staff Retention The challenge of finding and keeping exceptional educators has emerged as a critical priority in independent schools. Recent SAIS pulse surveys reveal that over half of heads of school and 44% of division […]
Meetings that Honor Educators’ Time School leaders invest countless hours in meetings each year, and improving these essential gatherings can dramatically impact school effectiveness. Through intentional meeting design and modern tools, we can transform meetings from time drains into catalysts […]
The What, Why, and How of Scenario Planning Scenario planning is a strategic tool that helps schools navigate uncertainty and prepare for potential future challenges. By exploring various scenarios and their potential outcomes, schools can identify risks and opportunities and […]
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 […]
Leaders in SAIS schools have indicated “balancing daily demands with strategy” as a top challenge they are navigating in their school communities. Wearing many hats, one facet of this dilemma is to reimagine the management of time and incorporate some […]
All schools are comprised of various teams. Senior leadership is a team; the teachers in each grade level or division are a team; the admissions staff is a team, just as the fine arts department is a team. Many team […]
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