During the COVID-19 pandemic, many nonprofits have had to face the fact that “business as usual” is no longer an option. Organizations are left asking “What if?” and trying to envision a future that is markedly different from what was planned, even just a few short months prior. Scenario planning is not forecasting, but instead…

This timely webinar dives into the tough decision-making that nonprofits are forced to face due to the impacts of the COVID pandemic. Doug Green of La Piana Consulting, discusses the three types of nonprofits during the crisis, provides guidance for a self-assessment, and explores different options for going forward including potential strategic restructuring. Whether your organization might…

This webinar provides an introduction to the array of strategic relationships that can advance greater impact and sustainability for nonprofit organizations. Informed by 20+ years’ worth of experience in this area, Doug Green of La Piana Consulting, outlines the variety of potential organizational relationships, key drivers of success and potential challenges to achieving success, as well as…

This two-session series, facilitated by Doug Green of La Piana Consulting, provides tools for effective financial oversight for nonprofits. Building on the first session and continuing to explore the case study, this interactive workshop offers a deeper dive into financial analysis tools that will support a nonprofit’s strategy and planning efforts. Specific elements will include measuring…

This two-session series, facilitated by Doug Green of La Piana Consulting, provides tools for effective financial oversight for nonprofits. In this first interactive session, topics will include understanding what to look for in financial statements, establishing financial policies that can prevent problems before they arise, and identifying key financial performance indicators to measure strength and…

Attend this webinar as we explore your newest member benefit from the Nonprofit Center! This brief guided tour will show you how to manage your membership, explain the difference between organizational and individual membership, and will feature a Q&A session with our staff. This webinar will be recorded and available on our website after February…

**This workshop is part of our 2020 Organizational Leadership Series. Effective management includes coaching employees and preparing to have important, and sometimes difficult, conversations. This workshop will give participants skills to handle and resolve conflict, and have crucial conversations with direct reports, peers, and leaders in a way that encourages employee buy-in and sustains the team…

What are the essential roles and responsibilities of every nonprofit Board member? What practices contribute to an effective Board of Directors? This workshop for Board Members and those who work with a nonprofit Board of Directors tackles all those topics and more! Meet other board members and brainstorm together in a fast-paced brown bag or webinar session.…

**This workshop is part of our 2020 Tactical Approach to Fundraising Series. Major gifts are crucial to many fund development plans, regardless of an organization’s mission or scope. But they don’t just happen. Building strong relationships with donors with the inclination and capacity to make major gifts is key.  But who are those donors? How do…

Logic models are a tool used by program leaders, funders, and managers to design, implement, and evaluate the success of a program or project. Logic models help build agreement and buy-in during the planning stage of a program, organize implementation strategy, and track outcomes in a manageable, clear blueprint. This workshop will walk participants through…