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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.


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