Events

As independent schools face shorter board chair tenures and increasingly ambitious fundraising goals, chairs are being asked to lead campaigns with less runway and more complexity than ever before. This […]

Board chairs are often called upon to guide their boards through moments when the path forward is not immediately clear. Whether facing strategic uncertainty, complex tradeoffs, or highly consequential decisions, […]

If you are a Chair Elect and will become a new board chair in 2026, you will want to participate in the New Chair at the Table program.  Through this […]

The role of the board chair continues to grow in complexity and responsibility. While most boards rely on a single chair to guide governance and support the Head of School, […]

A high-functioning board does more than fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities—it cultivates a culture where trustees feel energized, valued, and connected to one another and the school’s mission. In this session, […]

Board chairs play a critical role in supporting and evaluating the Head of School—one that requires both thoughtful partnership and clear accountability. This session will explore the chair’s role in […]