Board Bulletin May 2025

May 2025

Board Bulletin is a bi-monthly newsletter supporting boards in effective governance and strategic leadership. Through your respective mission and vision, cultivate a strong partnership with the head of school, gain a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities of trustees, and build capacity to address the unique challenges faced by independent schools.

Reimagining the Board Retreat

One challenge in building an effective, collaborative board is the relatively long time between meetings, which often limits the opportunity to deeply discuss the key issues facing the school. That’s why the annual board retreat is critical. It offers the board time to dive into substantive issues and build stronger relationships. If board members don’t leave energized and buzzing about the topics discussed, it’s a missed opportunity. Discover what makes board retreats ineffective, as well as formats to foster engagement and critical conversations on topics that matter.

Board Retreats Done Right, Joan Garry Consulting

Planning a Meaningful Board Retreat, School Growth

Setting Goals? Tips for Success!, Greenwich Leadership Partners

The Power of a Board Retreat, Acies Strategies

ADVANCEMENT SUMMIT: CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS

June 16-18, 2025, Sarasota, FL

Join SAIS this summer for an immersive workshop focusing on everything a head of school, board members, and development directors need to know about capital campaigns.

Through highly interactive breakout groups, dynamic discussions, and connections opportunities, you'll build networks and learn how to support your school's growth for years to come.

With our content partner, Winkler Group, participants will sharpen their skills for cultivating and stewarding major donors.

SMALL SCHOOLS STRATEGY SPRINT

June 16-18, 2025, Sarasota, FL

Leaders of smaller schools juggle the urgent and the important every day while wearing many hats. The many demands require your immediate attention, but where does that leave your long-term strategic goals?

The Small Schools Strategy Sprint is an intensive experience designed specifically for small schools that will help you turn strategy into measurable progress.

Led by Dr. Brett Jacobsen, president of SAIS, this high-impact workshop will provide practical tools to bring a strategic priority to life—so you can return to your school ready to implement real change.

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