Endowment depletions rarely start with a formal decision. More often, one gift posted to the operating account doesn’t make it to the investment pool—and then another. Then the financial team decides to hold off on the transfer until the budget situation stabilizes. Then they make a formal resolution to spend at a slightly higher rate […]
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Are We Training Graduates for Jobs That Exist?
Some degrees are in high demand. Others are flooding the market. Here’s how to tell which is which, and why it matters more than ever.
Transparency in Times of Financial Challenge: How and When
In the toughest financial moments, communication strategy matters as much as financial strategy.
Innovation That Pays: Aligning Price, Outcomes, and Financial Strategy in Higher Education
Incremental change keeps institutions stable. Disruptive change keeps them alive.
What drives our cost structure in higher education?
With fewer families choosing college today, it may be time to rethink and revamp our cost structure to increase the value of higher ed.
How to Stress Test Projections: Part 2
To stress test your strategy, you need to understand revenue, expense, and liquidity.
How to Stress Test Projections
Well-designed projections provide a forecast of financial performance based on historical data, market trends, and other factors.
Financial Insight Through Models, Projections and Benchmarking
Developing models, financial projections and benchmarking help provide strategic clarity and collaborative problem-solving to institutions.