AISNE Pulse Points

AISNE Pulse Points

Pulse Points is a best-in-class, regional annual benchmarking platform, exclusively for AISNE member schools.

With a primary emphasis on salary and benefits, Pulse Points generates a robust data pool of varied school types, sizes, and locations across New England. Pulse Points users can access a variety of helpful filters to build custom reports and create meaningful peer-to-peer comparisons. Schools enjoy in-depth analysis of key financial indicators related to independent school management and operations. The power of this resource is intrinsically linked to the broad participation of our members. More than 70% of AISNE schools have submitted data.

This resource has been developed by AISNE members, for AISNE members, in order to make it the easiest, most nimble, and actionable tool it can be! Some key features of Pulse Points are:

  • A secure and confidential platform
  • Easy to use data entry and reporting
  • Personalized support from AISNE staff for using the platform
  • Guidance in extracting and interpreting survey results
  • Unlimited customized reports to compare data with other New England schools

Unlock the power of Pulse Points by becoming an AISNE member.

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How Does It Work?

To respect the sensitive and confidential nature of the salary data being entered, each school typically assigns 1 – 2 account administrators for Pulse Points (usually the Head of School and/or CFO).

Each August, we open the annual survey for your data entry. AISNE offers live support, educational webinars and meetings, and go-to tools and FAQs to make data entry as quick and seamless as possible. The data collection period closes at the end of October. This allows us to scrub and then release the data for your reporting needs in early December, an ideal time to help you prepare annual budgets and board meeting presentations.

The annual Pulse Points dates change slightly, but this general timeline can help you prepare:

  • June: AISNE asks schools to review administrator accounts and make any needed updates.
  • July: AISNE informs schools of improvements and new features to the year’s Pulse Points survey.
  • August: Pulse Points data collection period opens.
  • October: Pulse Points data collection period closes.
  • December: Pulse Points benchmarking reports are ready for members to create and extract.

Resources

 

2024-2025 AISNE Pulse Points Summary Report

Read key regional and state-level findings on school enrollment, tuition, operating expenses, fundraising, and financial aid in this summary of the 2024 AISNE Pulse Points summary. These findings are based on the data of more than 170 independent schools in New England.

This report will be updated each winter following the data collection period closes.

Download the Report

Thanks to Steve Solberg, former CFO at Cardigan Mountain School and now independent consultant at Tall Poppies Group, LLC, for preparing this summary.

 

 

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