La Piana Consulting

In the first installment of E.D. Notes for the Field: Navigating the Top Job, David La Piana shares insights gained from his 16 years as an Executive Director (ED) and 25 years of consulting for nonprofits. He outlines the three fundamental challenges every nonprofit ED faces: managing the board, leading staff, and ensuring financial stability.   We invite readers to continue exploring these topics in future posts and welcome comments, questions, and perspectives. Share your thoughts to help shape future discussions as David addresses more of the common challenges nonprofit leaders face.

Out of office? Not quite. Last week, our team met in person to connect, reflect, and firm up our grantmaking and partnerships strategy for 2025 and beyond. We're excited to share more in the coming months, but for now, we're celebrating a successful retreat, deepened relationships, and a clearer path forward for our work. Many thanks to La Piana Consulting and In The Works for co-facilitating our time together!

In #nonprofitmergers, size imbalances often lead to differing expectations that can hinder the partnership process. We guide organizations through these complexities by helping them set clear goals, assess strengths and challenges honestly, and prioritize key issues. We emphasize the importance of mutual respect, shared trust, and engaging third-party support to ensure a balanced and successful integration. Whether you're a "whale" or a "minnow," aligning expectations is crucial for achieving a common vision and making the partnership thrive. Read more in our latest blog by Scott Cotenoff, Partner at La Piana Consulting. #LaPianaConsulting #NonprofitLeadership #MergersAndAlliances #StrategicPartnerships #NonprofitSuccess #OrganizationalGrowth #LeadershipInsights #NonprofitConsulting #Collaboration #ThirdPartySupport #StrategicPlanning

By the end of 2024, Gen Z will surpass Baby Boomers in workforce numbers, yet their voices are often underrepresented. Estephany Gomez Bautista and Olivia Audsley emphasize the need to recognize Gen Z not just as employees but as catalysts for change, especially in the nonprofit world. This generation, shaped by a rapidly changing political and technological landscape, prioritizes work that aligns with their social justice values. They’re committed to making a difference, not just earning a paycheck. To maximize their impact, Gen Z is encouraged to speak up, get involved in projects, build networks, and advocate for transparency and self-care. Together, these strategies demonstrate how Gen Z is not just participating in the workforce but actively transforming it for the better. Read more here. #GenZ #WorkforceTrends #FutureOfWork #NonprofitLeadership #InnovationInBusiness #GenerationalImpact #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalChange #LaPianaConsulting #NextGenLeaders #BusinessInnovation #ChangeMakers #WorkplaceCulture

La Piana Consulting proudly announces the launch of #Vías, a bilingual and bicultural consulting practice for the Latine social sector. (Latine is a gender-neutral term used to describe people of Latin American descent, also known as Latinx, Latino, Latina, and Hispanic.) Vías, meaning “paths” in Spanish, expands our robust offerings by providing a team of seasoned Latine consultants dedicated to serving our community's unique needs. At Vías, we unlock the power of cultural understanding and lived experience to offer relevant and insightful partnership. With a deep grasp of Latine culture, values, and aspirations, we are your dedicated partner in driving meaningful change for the Latine community. Vías offers bilingual and bicultural expertise in: ▪ Strategic planning & growth ▪ Partnerships & mergers ▪ Board & leadership development ▪ Assessing and strengthening organizational culture ▪ Organizational change management ▪ Retreat facilitation For more information, reach out to us at vias@lapiana.org or visit https://lnkd.in/e7iTCyqa #LaPianaConsulting #latineconsulting #nonprofit #socialsector #latinesocialsector #nonprofitconsulting #changemanagement #strategy #mergersandalliances #organizationalculture

We're excited to share our latest resource: the New Leader Toolkit. Developed by Senior Consultants Ali Carella, Ph.D., and Christine Chen, this free, downloadable toolkit was developed to equip new leaders with essential tools and insights. Designed for those stepping into a leadership position for the first time or leaders looking to enhance their existing skills, the toolkit provides practical advice and strategies for new leaders and tools to help you navigate common challenges. #Leadership #Toolkit #FreeResource #LeadershipDevelopment #LaPianaConsulting #nonprofitleadership #socialsector #NewLeaderToolkit

If you are a new nonprofit leader, please check out this free, interactive, resource. We've created this toolkit based on our work with nonprofit leaders across the nation with the sole purpose of providing support. I am in constant awe of you all, stay strong! https://lnkd.in/g6D465XV

¡Hola, amigos! Dear Friends and colleagues, I am very proud to officially announce (¡presentar!) the launch of Vias, a bilingual and bicultural consulting practice for the Latine social sector by La Piana Consulting. You can learn more on our website at https://lnkd.in/gvstfQR5 or through or newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gyqGqdHz. I am very proud to be able to launch Vias with our team, an offering that I hope will help advance and address the needs of the Latine social sector. Please reach out to me should you have any questions or comments. ¡Adelante!  #latinenonprofitservices #somoselfuturo #nonprofits #latina/o #latinx #Hispanic

When nonprofits take the time to define their role, they can address some of the problems highlighted in a recent ‘Commons’ article, argues Lara Jakubowski. Jakubowski is Managing Partner of La Piana Consulting. https://bit.ly/3SnXJjh #TheCommons

We're thrilled to share that United Community Centers (UCC) and Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) have merged! As of July 1, 2024, this union has leveraged their collective strengths to enhance service offerings and deepen their impact in East New York. Together, they are poised to build a stronger, more resilient community by providing comprehensive support and fostering lasting positive change. We're proud to have been a part of this journey, please join us in celebrating them. #LaPianaConsulting #nonprofitmerger #merger #socialsector #nonprofitconsulting