Institutional Sustainability as a Team Sport: Three Winning Case Studies
October 10, 2024
3–4:45 p.m. ET
This EMA member-exclusive webinar featuring Bill Kummel of Rational Partners and independent school leaders will delve into the intricate dynamics of financial sustainability in our schools.
Join this webinar for a deep dive into the intricate dynamics of financial sustainability in independent schools from heads of school and chief revenue officers at Viewpoint School (CA), Shady Side Academy (PA), and Cushing Academy (MA).
The featured school leaders will share their actions (in position, product, population, price, philanthropy, productivity, and plant) to foster long-term financial sustainability at their schools. They'll emphasize critical components, including maximizing full-pay enrollment, strategic pricing, solidifying position, and brand, and creating a culture of philanthropy to enhance giving capacity.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these factors contribute to an independent institution's overall financial health and leave with actionable insights.
Heads of school, board members, treasurers, enrollment leaders, and CFO’s will all benefit from attending this EMA member-exclusive webinar. Please sign into the EMA Community to access the registration link as shown below.
Speakers
William Kummel
Principal
Rational Partners
Laurel Baker Tew
Assistant Head of School for Enrollment
Viewpoint School (CA)
Mark McKee
Head of School & President
Viewpoint School (CA)
Heather Hoerle
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
Enrollment Management Association
Bart Griffith, Jr.
President
Shady Side Academy (PA)
Catherine Pollock
Associate Head of School
Cushing Academy (MA)
Bayh Sullivan
Chief Enrollment Officer
Shady Side Academy (PA)
Randy Bertin
Head of School
Cushing Academy (MA)
Mark Copestake
Senior Director of Professional Development
Enrollment Management Association
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