Oregon Association of School Business Officials

Name

Oregon Association of School Business Officials

Legal name

Oregon Association of School Business Officials

Website

https://oasbo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. School Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for school employees of public schools, ESDs, community colleges, and charter schools
2. Associate Membership Dues: Annual dues for individuals from business companies who want to attend events as individuals
3. Corporate Partnerships: Elite and Premier partnership packages with three-year commitments, providing sponsorships and access to members
4. Exhibition Fees: Booth space fees at Annual Summer Conference, with extensive waitlist of 3-5 years
5. Conference Registration Fees: Registration fees for Annual Summer Conference, Winter Conference, and Fall Conference with tiered pricing for members vs non-members
6. On-Demand Learning Sales: Revenue from DevelopU learning management platform selling courses and recordings
7. School Finance Academy Tuition: Annual tuition for three-year School Finance Academy program with tiered pricing by year

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OASBO is a non-profit professional membership association that serves school business officials working in Oregon's public school districts, Education Service Districts, community colleges, and charter schools. It delivers membership-based professional development (including the three-year School Finance Academy and DevelopU on-demand learning), peer networking through zones, Job-A-Like groups, and ODE Roundtables, advocacy at the Oregon Legislature, three annual conferences, and a joint procurement card program. Its 500+ members collectively serve 99% of Oregon's public school students.

Product overview

Oregon Association of School Business Officials operates as a professional association offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services for school finance professionals. The core offerings include the School Finance Academy (a three-year certification program), DevelopU (an on-demand learning management platform with workshop recordings and individual courses), and member meetings (ODE Roundtables, Job-A-Like Groups, Zone MeetUps, Partner Web Series). Event-based services include the Annual Summer Conference, Fall Conference, and Winter Conference. Additional services include the p-Card procurement program, Purchasing Guide resources, and member resources including sample documents and listserv access. The organization serves school members through membership tiers and partners with business entities through corporate relationship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Finance Academy (SFA) A three-year professional development program guiding students through the business operations of Oregon public schools, covering Oregon school funding, budgeting, and ancillary services with mentorship and peer networking.
• DevelopU On-Demand Learning Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ members representing 99% of public school students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PACE (Property and Liability Risk Pool)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative Partner. PACE is a property and liability risk pool of education organizations in Oregon, representing more than 200 school districts, charter schools, community colleges, and education service districts. They provide regular updates at OASBO events and conferences.
• HMK CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner specializing in representing public school districts across Oregon as trusted partners in managing capital construction programs. Supports the School Finance Academy program. Offices in Salem, Medford, and Redmond.
• American FidelitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner and Wellness Partner. Provides benefits education resources for school employees including HSA guidance, wellness programs, and enrollment support. Presents Partner Web Series on payroll tax avoidance topics.
• Piper SandlercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner providing financial assistance to Oregon School Districts for bond issues, local option calculations, PERS consulting and investments. Has 19 public finance staff in Portland office. Has advised, placed, or underwritten over 650 bond sales totaling nearly $27 billion.
• MesirowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner providing innovative debt financing solutions for government agencies and non-profits. Opened Portland office in July 2024 to serve Oregon school districts with tailored financing advice and execution.
• Frontline EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner providing integrated administrative solutions and analytics for school districts. Supports finance, human resources, payroll, student services, and special programs. Serves more than 10,000 district partners nationwide.
• Hawkins Delafield & WoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner and dominant provider of bond counsel services in Oregon. Serves as bond counsel to over 100 Oregon school districts and ESDs for general obligation bonds, full faith & credit obligations, leases, and other financings.
• Brown & BrowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner providing insurance brokerage services to Oregon public sector since 1950s. Serves over 180 Oregon public entities including education service districts, cities, counties, school districts, special districts, community colleges, and public universities.
• EDUStaffcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner, national leader in K-12 staffing servicing over 600 public schools in 11 states. Specializes in substitute teachers and support staff with HR services, workshops, and customer support team.
• Turner & Townsend HeerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner specializing in project and program management for public sector organizations. Presents on energy costs and infrastructure upgrades for K-12 districts.
• WHA InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner founded in Eugene, Oregon in 1950. Currently has 53 employees between Eugene headquarters and downtown Portland office. Home-grown, independent, Oregon-owned and operated insurance agency.
• AmerescocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner (NYSE:AMRC), independent provider of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. Founded in 2000 with headquarters in Framingham, MA. Has successfully completed energy projects with federal, state, and local governments, healthcare, and educational institutions.
• ClearGovminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner providing planning, budgeting, and reporting solutions for school districts. Helps districts modernize and streamline planning, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.
• COLBI TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner providing Online Procurement and Bond Program Management software solutions built specifically for K-12 schools.
• ConsertusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner (formerly OAC Services) partnering with K-12 leaders to turn capital visions into lasting realities through project delivery on time and on budget.
• DLR GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner, integrated design firm providing master planning, architecture, engineering, interiors, and building optimization services. Has worked with over 25 Oregon School Districts over 30 years.
• Hagan Hamilton InsuranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner, one of Oregon's largest independent insurance agencies established in 1910. Has offices throughout Oregon with team of 70+ professionals specializing in public entity and school district risk management.
• Horace MannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner, largest financial services company focused on helping America's educators achieve financial success. Offers auto, homeowners, and life insurance as well as retirement solutions.
• Johnson ControlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner developing, installing, and servicing building equipment, systems, and solutions for schools since 1883. Offers climate equipment, controls, lighting, fire and life-safety systems, security, and renewable energy.
• OneDigitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner providing health, success, and financial security solutions. Offers insurance, employee benefits, and wealth management services.
• PenServminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner, full-service retirement benefits company offering consulting and compliance services to employers and retirement benefits professionals.
• PensionPortal.comminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner providing educational platform that makes the value of PERS personal and tangible for employees. Helps employees understand pension value and improves morale and retention.
• PowerSchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner providing unified technology connecting students, teachers, administrators, and parents to improve student outcomes. Over two decades of education technology experience.
• Red RoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner, nation's leading K-12 community software platform for absence management. Designs modern, intuitive software built to evolve with K-12 needs.
• Virco FurnitureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner, industry-leading manufacturer of furniture and equipment for K-12 schools since 1950. Designs, manufactures, and assembles products in the US.
• Wenaha GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner, Native-American owned Owner's Representative, Construction Management & Consulting Firm specializing in education, tribal, public agency, housing & healthcare projects.
• Equitable AdvisorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Partner providing financial planning services.
• COSA (Confederation of Oregon School Administrators)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Winter Conference with OASBO annually in February at Salem Convention Center. Partner in legislative advocacy providing legislative information and updates.
• ASBO InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal advocacy partner. OASBO coordinates with ASBO International to stay current on federal legislative issues affecting school districts.
• Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner providing legislative information. OSBA legislative advocates join OASBO zone meetings for Oregon Legislative Briefing updates.
• Illinois ASBOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint p-Card program partner. Illinois ASBO co-administers the procurement card program with OASBO, providing vetted purchasing options for schools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Illinois ASBO: State-level association for school business officials in Illinois. Direct peer to OASBO with the same core function of serving K-12 business officials; the two associations are already operational partners on the joint p-Card procurement program.
• PASBO (Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials): Pennsylvania state-level association for K-12 school business officials. Offers the same core functions as OASBO—membership, certification programs, conferences, and legislative advocacy—within a different state jurisdiction.
• TASBO (Texas Association of School Business Officials): Texas state-level association for school business officials. Direct functional peer to OASBO offering membership, certification, conferences, and advocacy for K-12 business officials, scaled to a large state membership base.
• NYSASBO (New York State Association of School Business Officials): New York State association for school business officials. Mirrors OASBO's structure with membership dues, professional development, annual conferences, and advocacy for school finance leaders across the state's public school districts.
• CASBO (California Association of School Business Officials): State-level association serving California school business officials. Comparable to OASBO in mission—professional development, advocacy, and vendor networking for K-12 finance officials—but operating in a much larger state market.
• NJASBO (New Jersey Association of School Business Officials): New Jersey state-level association for school business officials. Direct functional peer to OASBO offering membership, training, conferences, and advocacy for K-12 business officials across New Jersey public schools.
• COSA (Confederation of Oregon School Administrators): Oregon-based professional association for school administrators. Co-hosts OASBO's Winter Conference and collaborates on legislative advocacy; serves an overlapping Oregon education audience with adjacent scope to OASBO.
• GASBO (Georgia Association of School Business Officials): Georgia state-level association for school business officials. Closely comparable to OASBO in mission and operating model, providing professional development, networking events, and advocacy for K-12 finance professionals.

Broad incumbents

• ASBO International: National umbrella association for school business officials. OASBO coordinates with ASBO International on federal advocacy and member resources, while ASBO International operates across all U.S. states at a broader national scope.

Regional players

• Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA): Oregon-based association for school board members. Provides legislative information and partners with OASBO on Oregon Legislative Briefings during zone meetings; serves an adjacent education audience in the same Oregon geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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