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Proposal Tips

• Collect your Thoughts - we recommend you prepare your proposal in a document before logging into the online submission form. Grammar and spelling count!

• Content is King - Be thoughtful and thorough when developing your proposal to describe the intent of the session, key takeaways, and learning objectives. Cal-ISBOA is a SHRM and HRCI Approved Provider of educational programs, and sessions are led by experts in the independent school community including members, consultants, and industry partners. 

• Make It Compelling - If it's canned, it's spam. Our attendees expect that speakers at Cal-ISBOA events understand the unique needs and challenges of independent school business. Our audience prefers to hear from their school business peers, so we give preference to sessions that feature a school presenter. Our members value varied learning formats, insights about industry trends, strategies to lead their schools, case studies, and other thought-provoking content.

• Be Authentic & Vulnerable - Share failures as well as successes. We're all human, and sometimes the best learning comes from mistakes.

• Know Your Audience - Attendees are comprised of CFO/COOs, DOFs, HR Directors, Facilities Directors, other business office staff, and industry partners. Most participants serve in a highly visible role at their school.

• Foster Interaction – Cal-ISBOA members attend events to learn and to network with peers. Thoughtful interaction infused into educational programs creates a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from each other in addition to the presenter.

• No Sales Zone – If you're an industry partner that provides products and services to schools, sharing knowledge, insights, and trends is the most effective way to promote your business. Our attendees are savvy professionals. Sales pitches disguised as education will not be well received and will result in lost opportunities.