NAIS Financial Sustainability Webinar Series: Following the Dollars: What 20 Years of Data Reveal About Independent School Finances

Independent schools regularly face pressure to increase tuition while also meeting rising salary expectations and growing operational costs. Why does this tension persist? Join Carolyn Chandler and Mark Vosskamp as they share findings from a 20-year analysis of DASL data conducted for NAIS. Discover how schools have allocated resources over time, explore trends that challenge common assumptions, and gain insight into the financial realities shaping independent education today. Also, take a sneak peek at a developing NAIS benchmarking tool that can help schools compare financial metrics with peer institutions, assess long-term trends, and support more informed strategic decision-making.

Presenters:

• Carolyn Chandler, consultant, Strategic School Leadership LLC; former head, Metairie Park Country Day School (LA); and former NAIS trustee 
• Mark Vosskamp, COO and CFO, Girls Preparatory School (TN)