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Five Tips for Setting Up a Virtual Admission Office
Advancement // March 22, 2020
There is a belief among Admission and Enrollment Management Officers—“If we can get a family to visit our campus, we can ‘close the deal.’” But what now? As schools around the world close their physical campuses to combat the spread of COVID-19, how can Admission Offices remain “open for business...
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School Spotlight: Charlotte Latin School Creates Alignment for a Cohesive Advancement Strategy
Advancement // March 22, 2020
Today’s School Spotlight features Charlotte Latin School, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. See how they broke down silos to better support their initiatives.
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Scheduling and Communication: How Academic Leaders Should Respond to the Coronavirus
Academic Leadership // March 15, 2020
With Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases rapidly increasing around the world, it is likely just a matter of time before cases reach your area, if they have not already done so. The impact COVID-19, or any pandemic, can have on schools and children is significant. That said, there are three important areas for schools to consider: Nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), communication, and continuity of your school’s mission.
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International Concerns: How International Student Managers Should Respond to the Coronavirus
International Student Programs // March 15, 2020
International students remaining in the United States over scheduled school breaks, due to imposed travel restrictions as well as the parents’ concerns for their safety, creates new responsibilities.
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Plan and Prepare: How the Board and School Head Should Respond to the Coronavirus
Board of Trustees // March 15, 2020
As schools face the continued implications of the Coronavirus, there are some operational elements for the Board and School Head to consider.
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Maintaining Positive Relationships: How Admission and Marketing Leaders Should Respond to the Coronavirus
Advancement // March 15, 2020
It’s a stressful time for everyone. As families face the unknown impact of the Coronavirus, there is much that your school can do to help alleviate concerns. Use the following strategies to communicate effectively with your families and keep your bonds strong.
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Uncertainty and Fundraising: How Development Offices Should Respond to the Coronavirus
Advancement // March 15, 2020
Worries about the novel Coronavirus, coupled with the downturn of the markets, has raised questions in many Development Offices. Leaders want to respond sensitively to people’s concerns, while continuing to work to fulfill fundraising goals.
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Defining Trustee Due Diligence: A Checklist
Board of Trustees // March 8, 2020
Charge your Committee on Trustees with the review and revision of this Due Diligence Checklist for approval by the full Board. The checklist, as amended to suit your Board, can become a living document to help maintain your Board’s strategic function and achievement of strategic goals.
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How Do You Handle Families That Are Constantly Behind on Tuition Payments?
School Heads // March 8, 2020
Regardless of the reasons why a family falls behind on payments, tuition discussion can be uncomfortable for all parties. Fortunately, there are ways that your school can navigate these topics while protecting its interests.
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Annual Giving: Creating a Foundation for Your Culture of Philanthropy
Fundraising // March 8, 2020
A well-thought out and data-driven annual giving program is the foundation for your school’s culture of giving. Building an exciting and inspiring annual giving program can be overwhelming. Where do you start?
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