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New Executive Director Boot Camp
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Nonprofit Governance 101
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Strengthening the Executive Director-Board Chair Relationship
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Leading with Justice Series
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Proactive Succession Planning
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Best Practices in Addressing Conflicts of Interest
Trainings and Speaking Engagements
Inspire your team. Reinvigorate your approach. Drive impact.
At La Piana Consulting, we bring decades of experience in the social sector to the training room. Whether you're looking for a thought-provoking keynote, a dynamic panelist, or an interactive workshop facilitator, our team delivers engaging, actionable content that helps leaders and organizations move from intention to impact. We regularly present at conferences, host workshops and webinars, and lead custom trainings for nonprofit networks, foundations, associations, boards, leadership teams, and cross-sector initiatives. Our sessions are grounded in real-world experience and designed to spark reflection and equip participants with practical tools.
What We Offer
We’re available for:
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Conference keynotes and panels
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National and regional convenings
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Virtual and in-person webinars
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Custom workshops (1 hour to full-day formats)
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Leadership retreats and board development sessions
We tailor all sessions to your audience’s needs and can combine or adapt topics for greater impact.
Leadership Development & Governance
Strategic Thinking
- Strategy Development 101
- Considering Collaboration: Mergers, Alliances, & Shared Services
- Finding Your North Star Through Board Partnership
- Impact Frameworks and Dashboards
- Successful Strategy Implementation
- Strategies for Innovative Program Design
- Scenario Mapping
Culture & Organizational Dynamics
- Building Culture in any Work Setting
- Managing Change
- Equitable and Transparent Decision-Making
- Mastering Task Forces, Committees, and Working Groups
- Demystifying Employee Engagement
Sustainability Planning
- Financial Storytelling at Every Stage
- Tools for Prioritizing Management Tasks
- Business Planning and Accelerating Growth Models
- Nonprofit Financial Management 101
September 5, 2025: 12:00 – 1:30pm ET
Cyber Safety & Security Training: This training is designed to help participants increase their security awareness around cyber and online threats, equipping teams and volunteers to protect their personal information online and respond to digital crises. This training will provide specific tools and tips to effectively defend against digital threats and provide action steps along with insights on how you can increase your privacy both on and offline. Click here to register for this training.
September 9, 2025:
Exploring Nonprofit Collaborative Models—Collaboration, Alliances, and Strategic Restructuring: Led by Scott Cotenoff and Lindsay T. Kijewski, this insightful session is designed for nonprofit leaders, board members, and stakeholders who are exploring deeper forms of partnership. Register here.
October 16, 2025:
2025 Nonprofit Works Conference: We’re excited to join the Nonprofit Works conference on October 16 in Jacksonville, FL. Lara Jakubowski, Partner, will deliver the luncheon keynote on shared services and strategic partnerships, followed by a breakout session for Board Chair & CEO pairs. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore bold leadership for a new era! Register here.
October 20, 2025:
JCamp 180 Conference: La Piana Consulting is honored to be part of this important gathering focused on the future of Jewish camps. Join us in Springfield as we explore how innovation and resilience can power long-term sustainability — from funding and organizational development to preparing for the challenges ahead. Together, we’ll chart a path forward for Jewish camp: today, tomorrow, and beyond. Registration is free. We hope to see you there!
October 27, 2025:
Independent Sector’s National Summit 2025: La Piana Consulting is excited to take part in this year’s National Summit, bringing together leaders from across the nonprofit and philanthropic sector.
Onuka Ibe, Managing Partner, will join the panel “When Mergers and Acquisitions Make Sense” to explore how strategic partnerships can strengthen organizations and amplify impact. We hope to see you there as we connect, learn, and lead together.
Interested in Booking Us?
Let’s design a session that meets your goals and energizes your audience.