NBOA is the national voice of independent school business officers.
The National Business Officers Association (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.
Founded by business officers for business officers, NBOA is a solution-oriented community focused on the financial and administrative success of K-12 independent schools.
NBOA provides business officers with a community led by their peers, numerous professional development events, and online resources to help their schools succeed.
Stay up to date on issues affecting independent schools, from financial reporting to environmental sustainability, and read the latest updates on NBOA’s events, programs, publications, and opportunities.
NBOA's primary community is comprised of independent schools (K-12, boarding and day). The association serves the business officer and staff with financial and administrative responsibilities at its member schools. These individuals typically have the role of chief financial officer, chief operations officer, business manager, or assistant/associate head of school. Their areas of responsibility typically include accounting, financial management and reporting, risk management, regulatory compliance, facilities management, human resources, technology, environmental sustainability, and auxiliary services (dining services, school stores, summer and after-school programs, and facility rentals).
Jeffrey N. Shields, CAE, has served as the Executive Director of NBOA since March 2010.
NBOA's board members are experts in many aspects of independent school management. The board is comprised of business officers, heads of schools, independent school association executives, and business partners. They use their collective knowledge to guide the strategic direction of NBOA.
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