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Foundations of Confidence Toolkit

How to support financial sustainability under pressure

Where data leads, confidence follows - and with market and regulatory demands shifting rapidly, finance leaders need a methodical approach to manage costs of their two largest line items: labor and academics.

This toolkit offers strategies to help you uncover hidden costs, identify new opportunities for investment, and make smarter decisions that fuel your mission.

Sign up for the Foundations of Confidence Finance Toolkit

Fill out the form to access actionable data practices you can employ to proactively manage costs, specifically staffing and academic programs. Check out a sneak peak of what’s included in the toolkit below.

 

HC-BW-Icon-150x150-28How to identify untapped financial levers 

Learn the basics of an activity based approach to staffing analysis, and how to apply this lens for a more strategic view, including industry benchmarks, of your workforce plans and budgeting.


HC-BW-Icon-150x150-35Why understanding program economics helps you maximize ROI

Learn what program economics is, the data critical for assessing contribution margins, and how to better align academic and finance leadership for effective change.

HC-BW-Icon-150x150-31Unveiling academic program costs as a strategic imperative for finance leadership

Learn systematic approaches to academic performance review, overcome data and organizational barriers, and transform data into strategic intelligence for better financial stewardship with USC Upstate.

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12+ resources to help you tap into creative data sources and manage costs.

FOC Finance Series Guide Callouts

Free best practice guide

 

FOC Finance Series Video Callouts

Hours of video walkthroughs on best strategies & tips

FOC Finance Series Blog Callouts

Data analytics articles & insights