La Piana Consulting Senior Consultant Job Description
5858 Horton Street, Suite 272 Emeryville, CA 94608
510-601-9056 [email protected]
lapiana.org
About La Piana Consulting
Founded in 1998, La Piana Consulting is an independent management consulting firm serving
the nonprofit sector nationally. We work to improve the way nonprofits are led and managed so
they can have the greatest impact on society.
La Piana Consulting believes in the power of the social sector to transform lives and change the
world — yet the sector is under increasing pressure to be innovative, scale solutions, and
demonstrate impact. In this environment, we blend a keen understanding of the social sector
with rigorous analysis to help nonprofits create successful business models and turn strategy
into effective action.
We also help organizations collaborate to accelerate their impact, with proven methodologies
that help nonprofits build relationships that deliver results. We bring thought leadership to all
our work, helping our clients stay ahead of trends and see things in new ways in response to the
rapid pace of change.
We seek a seasoned professional consultant to join our growing team.
Position Requirements
The ideal candidate possesses master’s level academic training in business, nonprofit, or public
administration and a minimum of ten years’ social sector work experience in a combination of
roles including senior management and consulting with a focus on strategy, business planning,
and/or nonprofit mergers.
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
A deep understanding of the functioning and dynamics of foundations and nonprofit
organizations
Knowledge of financial management practices and issues in a nonprofit context
Interest in learning the methodologies, tools, and processes developed by La Piana
Consulting and in consistently applying these in work with clients
Ability to work successfully both independently and in teams
Ability to manage projects and lead project teams
Skill as a presenter and workshop developer and leader
Strong group facilitation skills
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Ability to clearly and persuasively express ideas in writing
Excellent business development and client relationship management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in the use of common software and web-based applications
Extensive travel and a demanding schedule are required. To balance this, our consultants —
who are full-time employees — work from their own home offices around the country, staying
connected through a virtual network and operating infrastructure based out of our San Francisco-
area headquarters. We value a culture of personal connection and host regular staff webinars,
bi-monthly in-person staff meetings, and an annual staff retreat.
The home location for this new hire is flexible, with California candidates (San Francisco Bay
Area or Southern California) strongly preferred.
This is a full-time exempt position. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary
plus opportunities for incentive pay, generous health and retirement benefits, and liberal paid
time off (PTO).
Consulting and General Responsibilities
Provide direct consultation to clients in a variety of fields (philanthropy, human services,
health care, education, arts, environment, human rights, etc.) to build their capacity and
increase their impact through strategy, organizational development, business planning,
and strategic restructuring
Write compelling project proposals, develop project budgets, and negotiate contracts
Develop and deliver presentations / workshops / trainings (in person and via webinar)
Write for public distribution, enhancing the firm’s reputation for quality and innovation
Develop and maintain relationships with potential, current, and past clients
Keep pace with developments in the field through regular reading of blogs, journals,
books, and other publications
Participate in the firm’s internal projects and ad hoc teams
To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No phone call inquiries will be
accepted. The position posting will remain active until filled.