Kimberley Martin

2 weeks ago | blog.blackbaud.com | Kimberley Martin

Enrollment and Retention May 22, 2025 | 4 min Read School’s out for summer! Now is the time for educators everywhere to take a well-deserved break. The question is: what can schools do now to help their teachers and alleviate some of the back-to-school chaos that awaits them in the fall? Teachers want to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time teaching and engaging with their students. School leadership and the families they serve want that, too.

1 month ago | blog.blackbaud.com | Kimberley Martin

Tuition and Financial Aid April 8, 2025 | 6 min Read There has been a lot of discussion about “school choice” programs across the U.S. and how they impact students, families, and public funding in general. But there is limited conversation about how schools must adapt to accept these funds. How much money is involved? How do you factor state-funded scholarships or school vouchers into your financial aid program? How do you receive and allocate those funds in the business office?

2 months ago | blog.blackbaud.com | Kimberley Martin

Tuition and Financial Aid March 24, 2025 | 4 min Read Are you struggling with an inefficient student billing process? You are not alone. Many educational institutions face the challenge of balancing customer service with bottom-line concerns. But what if there was a way to streamline the process, reduce errors, and improve cash flow? In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can enhance your student billing process from the moment a student enrolls to the final follow-up.

2 months ago | blog.blackbaud.com | Kimberley Martin

Awards and Scholarships March 21, 2025 | 3 min Read Whether you’re using scholarships as a recruitment tool or have already found the exact right student fit for a specific fund, awarding endowed scholarships during the admissions process can be extremely difficult due to the number of funds involved and the uncertainty as to whether a student will actually enroll. Higher ed institutions often use “assignment” or “fund swapping” to maximize the use of endowed scholarships.

2 months ago | blog.blackbaud.com | Kimberley Martin

Manager Skills March 4, 2025 | 4 min Read Being a school leader is a challenging yet rewarding role. It requires a balance of management skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to navigate complex situations. The most successful leaders also have the capacity for deep empathy and a passion for education. Two former independent school heads recently joined Blackbaud’s K–12 team.