About NAIS Community Market
What is NAIS Community Market?
The NAIS Community Market, created by the National Association of Independent Schools, is a collection of resources, events, services, and products that can help independent school professionals. These resources are submitted by members of the NAIS Community Catalyst program, which includes a variety of organizations dedicated to serving independent schools. The goal of the NAIS Community Market is to provide a space where NAIS Community Catalysts who are experts in their fields can provide solutions to different challenges that independent schools may be facing.
The NAIS Community Market is open to all schools.
Submitting Stories
Who can submit solutions?
Any individual belonging to an organization that is a current member of the NAIS Community Catalyst program may post or view posts on the NAIS Community Market site. The submitter’s organization name appears on the post, along with city, state, grade levels served, and contact email for organization.
How often can I submit solutions?
There is no limit to how often you can submit solutions.
What types of resources should I submit?
We have found that our schools are more likely to check out resources that are presented in the form of educational content rather than in the form of a traditional ad or a sales pitch.
Member-only discounts may also be submitted. While these offers communicate value, please ensure they are written clearly, include helpful context (e.g., value, terms, redemption steps), and provide genuine benefit to schools rather than appearing purely promotional.
Submitting Member-Only Discounts
NAIS Community Catalysts may submit exclusive, member-only discounts or special offers for independent schools. If you choose to submit a discount, please clearly describe the discount value, eligibility requirements, redemption process, and any expiration dates. Discount submissions should follow the same quality expectations as all other resources and should provide clarity and meaningful value for school users.
Here are examples of the types of content schools are looking for in each category:
Business Operations
Ideas for adjusting HR policies
Sample policies
Inclusion and Belonging
Sample policies
Enrollment
Ideas for adjusting enrollment plans and projections
Sample communication with current families
Sample communication with prospective families
Ideas for admission events
Considerations for changes to enrollment contracts
Fundraising and Development
Best practices in fundraising
Ideas for new forms of fundraising
Sample donor communication
Sample plans for adjusting fundraising approach in times of crisis
Health and Well-Being
Ideas for addressing isolation among students
Ideas for creating virtual communities for families
Leadership and Governance
Best practices
Decision-making matrix
Strategies for boards during a crisis
Sample succession plans
Recruiting and Retaining Talent
Sample policies
Ideas for maintaining community in a virtual setting
Technical tips and tricks
Teaching and Learning
Sample learning plans
Sample class material
Tips for engaging students, especially in a virtual environment
Technical tips and tricks
Ideas about assessment
Member-Only Discounts & Special Offers
Exclusive price reductions for NAIS member schools
Limited-time offers or service bundles designed specifically for independent schools
Discounts on products, services, or events commonly used by independent schools
Can I edit or delete a post I have already submitted?
Once you press submit on your solution, it will be reviewed by NAIS staff to ensure it meets our guidelines. Your work will not be edited, so please review your post carefully. If it is critical that your solution be removed or changed, please email us at [email protected], and we will remove or change it as soon as possible.
Is content reviewed before it’s published?
The NAIS Community Market is an open forum, and organizations must be a member of the NAIS Community Catalyst program to have their content approved. NAIS will review all content that is submitted to screen out content that is not appropriate in nature. Each individual user is responsible for the content of their submissions, and NAIS cannot guarantee the quality, appropriateness, or accuracy of all user submissions. See Terms & Conditions, and if you have specific questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Why is my post not showing up?
Content is not published until it has been reviewed. Content will be published within 2 business days of submitting.
What formats can I post?
The NAIS Community Market site will support a variety of content formats, including PDF, JPG, PNG, videos hosted on Vimeo or YouTube, and plain text entered through the text form.
Can I submit a discount without uploading a file?
Yes. Member-only discounts may be submitted as text-based content with or without supporting files or links.
Posting Videos and Pictures
What is the recommended size for photos?
We recommend that you upload a JPG or PNG file that is landscape in orientation, sized at 660 x 440 pixels. Other dimensions will not render best, and images cannot exceed 1 MB.
What formats of photos are best?
We recommend you post a JPG for the best visual quality. PNG or GIF files are also accepted.
Why can’t I upload my video?
We do not accept video files for upload. You should upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo, then enter the URL for the video on the submission form.