NBOA Member Benefits

Web-Based Resources

Learn, network, and find solutions without leaving your desk through NBOA's comprehensive suite of innovative web-based resources for independent school business officers.

• NBOA Listserv »
  The Member Listserv is an active forum connecting you with hundreds of your fellow business officers. Get advice and share best practices quickly and easily on the Member Listserv.
• Listserv Archives »
  Looking for a solution to a particular problem? Members can search through previous messages on the listserv and find what your colleagues recommended.
• Professional Development Library
  A searchable catalogue of over 1,600 documents to help you get the job done. IRS forms, HR documents and more are right at your fingertips!
• Net Links »
  Receive useful links and tips in NBOA's e-Newsletter, delivered monthly to your e-mailbox.
• Member Directory
  Find other Members in your area in our searchable Member Directory.

Professional Information

NBOA provides a wealth of information and services targeted to the specific needs of independent school business officers.

• Purchasing Program »
  NBOA's hand-picked vendors cater to the particular needs of independent schools. Receive 5% - 80% discounts on vendor products and services.
• Research »
  Designed by NBOA, or in partnership with others, this informative research examines various aspects of the profession as well as financial issues facing independent schools.
• Demographics Information
  NBOA subscribes to the demographic service DemographicsNow. You provide the geographic information and we will provide you with reports that show 2005 data, 2010 projections, 2000 census data, and 1990 census data.
• Legal Consultation
  Each NBOA Member school is entitled to one free 20-minute legal consultation per year with lawyers specializing in school tax issues, governance, employment law, and general legal questions.

Professional Development & Continuing Education

Learn from the best and with the best — your professional colleagues around the country — at NBOA's unique professional development events. Network face-to-face with your colleagues at our meetings, or get the latest news and best practices on a timely topic without leaving home through our webinars.

• Symposium »
  Members receive over 50% off registration costs for the Symposium. There is also a full day of programming offered to members only, including the constituency breakfast, members lunch and goldmine sessions.
• Summer Institute »
  Members receive discounted registration for the Summer Institute. Register for the New Business Officer Workshop and the Summer Institute and receive over $400 in savings.
• Institute for Advanced Financial Management »
  IAFM is only open to NBOA members; this 3-day program caters to veteran business officers.
• Webinars »
  Webinars are free to member schools, a $50 savings for every webinar!
• Heads/Trustees Webinars »
  This series of Webinars is free to all member schools. Any staff or Board member from a member school may register for this series at no cost, a total savings of $270 dollars for the entire series!
• Johns Hopkins Graduate Certificate Program »
  NBOA members will receive a $1000 stipend for each year of the Johns Hopkins program, a total savings of $2000. *The program is not accepting new applications at this time.
• Seminars »
  NBOA's series of in-depth seminars are offered at greatly discounted prices for NBOA members.

NBOA does not discriminate in its membership or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, age or physical ability.