
Federal Policy and Private Schools: 5 Steps to Navigate Change
While most private and independent schools are not heavily reliant on federal funding, the ever-shifting landscape of federal policies and [...]

Are You Still Saying, “There Has to Be a Better Way?” in Your Finance Operations?
We’ve all been there: squinting at Sheet7 of an Excel workbook, wondering if the formula you just wrote conjured a [...]

Beyond Blanket Bans: A Thoughtful Approach to Phone Policies in Independent Schools
As phone restrictions become increasingly common across educational institutions, I’ve been observing how different schools approach this challenge. At Ruvna, [...]

Transforming K–12 Education: Insights on AI from Industry Leaders
Remember when the biggest technological disruption in your classroom was deciding whether to use PowerPoint or that new interactive whiteboard? [...]

Hiring a Fractional CFO for Nonprofits: What Your Organization Should Consider Before You Press Go
Nonprofit leaders often grapple with achieving their mission while maintaining financial stability. Limited budgets, complex grant requirements, and fluctuating revenue [...]

How USC Foundations Achieved Digital Transformation: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Paperless Finance Office
The journey to digital transformation doesn’t happen overnight. At USC Foundations, it happened one smart, intentional step at a time. [...]

Listening for the Beat of Change: Conversational Grantmaking Where Accountability Demands Listening
Today, nonprofit leaders are navigating a challenging and ever-changing political and financial environment. According to the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s [...]

The Importance of Financial Agility in K–12 Private Schools (and How to Get It)
As part of the leadership of a K–12 private school, it often feels like you are the captain of a [...]

How to Write a Request for Proposals: 5 Tips for Nonprofits
If your nonprofit has ever tried to revamp its website, acquire a grant, or prepare for an audit, you know [...]

How to Make High-Tech Fundraising Feel More High Touch for Your Donors
As a nonprofit digital strategist and technology coach, I think I have the best job in the world. I get [...]