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2019 Recommended Summer Reading for Academic Leaders
Academic Leadership // June 25, 2019
The summer months are a perfect time for self reflection, level setting, and creating new goals. We have a few summer reading picks that are perfect for academic leaders. Read on for our 2019 recommendations for summer reads and resources.
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Four Tips for Managing Summer Enrollments
Advancement // June 18, 2019
Here are a few tips to manage summer enrollment so you’re able to secure your last mission-appropriate families before the school year begins.
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2019 Recommended Summer Reading for Advancement Professionals
Advancement // June 15, 2019
Summer is here—which typically means a bit of a slower pace for enrollment management, fundraising, and marketing communications professionals as the hallways clear and families take vacations. It’s also a great time to pick up some summer reading. Here’s what our team recommends you grab for summer 2019.
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Guidelines for Maintaining Your Gift Documentation Records
Advancement // June 12, 2019
Managing your school’s records, especially gift documentation, is extremely important. If you’re not sure how to properly store and manage your records, we’re sharing our advice for ensuring these vital documents are kept and organized properly.
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2019 Recommended Summer Reading for Business Managers
Business and Operations // June 8, 2019
Summer reading is a great way to brush up on your leadership skills to take your career to the next level. Check out our 2019 summer reading recommendations for business managers.
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Six Tips For Success If You’re New to the Business Office
Business and Operations // June 7, 2019
Whether you’re starting in a fresh position (in your current school or a new one) or have a member joining your team, we wanted to share some advice for new business managers. Take a moment to read through to start your school year off on the right foot.
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Women in Leadership: Perceptions and Strategies for Success
School Heads // June 5, 2019
Smart, passionate women dedicate their lives to supporting students in our schools. But research shows that there is still work to be done when it comes to gender perceptions and equality.
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Create a Plan for Successful Teacher Induction
School Heads // June 4, 2019
Your new teacher induction program must be a systematic plan that encourages growth and supports success during each teacher’s first years within your school. It’s your role as School Head to ensure this type of program is considered a priority and executed accordingly.
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Offering Great Benefits: What Employees Today Want
Private School News // May 31, 2019
The first step in determining what benefits packages to offer is asking the question: What are you trying to achieve with your benefits? Creative benefits solutions can be developed for budgets of any size. Let’s take a look at what is trending among today’s working generations.
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Three Areas Where You Should Focus Your Professional Growth This Summer
Private School News // May 30, 2019
One of the best ways to plan for the school year ahead is through professional development. You can sharpen your skills, discover new methods, and ultimately return to campus ready to take on your responsibilities with enthusiasm.
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