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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.

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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

Upcoming Events

Institutional Sustainability as a Team Sport: Three Winning Case Studies
event
October
10
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3–4:45 p.m. ET

Institutional Sustainability as a Team Sport: Three Winning Case Studies

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.
Tuesday Talks
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October
22
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

Tuesday Talks

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SERIES: Join the EMLC’s recruitment and engagement working group for an idea-generation session on how we can incorporate student-centered touchpoints in the application process.
Tuesday Talks
event
November
5
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

Tuesday Talks

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SERIES: Join Ruth Samuelson from Gem Box Studio as she discusses various platforms for storytelling.
Women in Admission Affinity Group (WAAG)
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November
12
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3–4 p.m. ET

Women in Admission Affinity Group (WAAG)

Join Frankie Brown of Sidwell Friends and Rebecca Malotke-Meslin of Pleasantly Aggressive Coaching & Consulting as we gather together again to discuss women in enrollment. Topics vary and we welcome you for the first timer and as a repeat attendee!
Hong Kong Agent Speed-Dating Event
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November
13
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Hong Kong Agent Speed-Dating Event

Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel
Enrollment Professionals of Color (EPoC) Affinity Space
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November
14
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3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

Enrollment Professionals of Color (EPoC) Affinity Space

Hosted by EMA’s Enrollment Professionals of Color Committee (EPoC), this space has been created for Enrollment Professionals of Color. Join us if you can speak from the I perspective.
Shenzhen Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Events
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November
15
16
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Shenzhen Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Events

Shanghai Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Events
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November
17
18
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Shanghai Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Events

Radisson Collection Hyland
Ho Chi Minh Student Recruitment Fair &      Agent Speed-Dating Events
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November
21
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Ho Chi Minh Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Events

Renaissance Saigon
Financial Aid Symposium
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November
21
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11 a.m – 3 p.m. ET

Financial Aid Symposium

Take a deep dive into independent school financial aid best practices, from taking a data-based tuition assistance approach to supporting students receiving aid throughout their journey.
Hanoi Student Recruitment Fair
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November
22
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Hanoi Student Recruitment Fair

Grand Mercure Hotel
Tokyo Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Events
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November
24
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Tokyo Student Recruitment Fair & Agent Speed-Dating Events

Prince Sakura Tokyo
Tuesday Talks
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December
10
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

Tuesday Talks

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SERIES: No one loves getting or giving critical feedback, but in this session we will lean in and consider strategies to enhance skills in this important area and to help grow your team with positivity and purpose.
Meet up for LGBTQIA+ Enrollment Professionals
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December
11
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3:00 pm ET

Meet up for LGBTQIA+ Enrollment Professionals

Connect and gather your thoughts about how EMA can best support LGBTQIA+ professionals in independent schools.
Enrollment Professionals of Color (EPoC) Affinity Space
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April
15
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3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

Enrollment Professionals of Color (EPoC) Affinity Space

Hosted by EMA’s Enrollment Professionals of Color Committee (EPoC), this space has been created for Enrollment Professionals of Color. Join us if you can speak from the I perspective.
Meet up for LGBTQIA+ Enrollment Professionals
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April
29
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3:00 pm ET

Meet up for LGBTQIA+ Enrollment Professionals

Connect and gather your thoughts about how EMA can best support LGBTQIA+ professionals in independent schools.

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