About NBOA
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Our Mission:
NBOA is the definitive professional resource and leading advocate for independent school business officers. Through programs, online tools, and research on emerging issues, NBOA helps to develop solutions for effective and sustainable operations in independent schools.
NBOA is a
virtual organization committed to using technology to deliver its mission. Our employees are in Colorado, Connecticut, and Maryland. The members of the
Board of Directors are located throughout the country from Maine to Hawaii.
What do we actually do?
NBOA helps to create and maintain a
sense of community among independent school business officers. How?
- The NBOA Listserv is an active discussion forum using e-mail to connect over 700 business officer participants.
- We offer conferences and programs throughout the year in various locations around the US. Meals and unstructured time are an important part of these events so that people can develop connections with others in the profession.
NBOA provides
information that helps schools streamline their business operation and stay current on emerging new issues.
- NBOA holds webinars bi-weekly throughout the school year on topics of interest to business officers and their schools. Recent subject matter included: IRS Form 990, Fiduciary Responsibility, Changes in 403(b) plans, the Economy and Stock Market, and much more.
- The members-only Professional Development Library has documents, forms, and white papers about every aspect of school business management. The content is constantly expanding.
- NBOA brings nationally renowned speakers to our conferences. This allows business officers to hear directly from the experts about a wide variety of subjects.
NBOA has a national
Purchasing Program. Member schools can purchase goods and services from vendors at significantly reduced pricing.
NBOA has developed
partnerships and collaborations to help schools and enhance the profession. Recent examples include:
