Smarter Finance Systems, Stronger Impact

When

Thursday, December 4, 2025 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST

Where

NYS Legislative Office Building

198 State St
Albany, NY
12210

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Event Details

Without alignment across people, process, and technology, your systems may fall short of expectations.

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In this webinar, nonprofit leaders will get practical strategies to navigate systems transitions — from planning to adoption.

Who Should Attend

CFOs, COOs, Executive Directors, and nonprofit finance leaders who want to modernize operations, improve efficiency, and increase their impact.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why Change Management is Non-Negotiable – Practical techniques to guide adoption.
  • Process Re-engineering – Learn how to redesign your process, so your systems truly work for you.
  • Making Systems Work Smarter – Discover strategies for planning, implementing, and optimizing your systems.
  • AI-driven efficiency – See how AI can transform nonprofit finance with real-world nonprofit use cases.

Bonus Resources

Every attendee will receive:

  • A Change Management Checklist
  • A Systems Workplan Template to guide implementation

About the Presenters

Lisa Toback, CPA, PMP, Head of Consulting Services

Lisa Toback is an experienced nonprofit consultant and process reengineer who brings a CPA and CFO perspective to every engagement. As a strategic leader, Lisa guides her team in helping mission-driven organizations improve their operations. She specializes in operational efficiency and leads “Best Practice Reviews” to help organizations streamline workflows, strengthen internal controls, and enhance effectiveness. She facilitates visioning sessions, process redesign, and the implementation of a wide range of accounting technologies.

Before joining Kiwi Partners, Lisa spent over a decade with Ernst and Young's Entrepreneurial Management Consulting group in NYC, leading system reviews, process improvements, and financial system implementations for nonprofit clients.

Lisa is a licensed CPA and holds a BS in Accounting from SUNY Albany. She is also a Project Management Professional (PMP), a QBO Certified ProAdvisor, and a certified Sage Intacct Implementation and Accounting Specialist.

Kate Koraia, SVP of Tech Consulting, MBA, SIAP, PMP

Kate is an experienced finance professional and project manager, dedicated to streamlining financial ecosystems for nonprofit organizations. Kate's expertise extends to ERP system reviews, selections, and implementations, along with staff training. Her work includes re-engineering financial systems, improving accounting processes, and implementing cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and reporting. Kate is an invaluable resource for her clients and colleagues. Kate's commitment to empowering nonprofit leaders drives her to maximize impact and inspire change.

Kate earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Tbilisi State University and an MBA from DeVry University, with a concentration in Accounting and Financial Management. Kate has completed certification in Digital Transformation from MIT. Kate has also completed the Entrepreneurship and Financial Leadership Program from Harvard Business School. Kate is a Certified Sage Intacct Accounting and Implementation Specialist, Certified Xero Partner, and Certified Blockchain Technology Analyst.

Lora Lahoda, Senior Director, Consulting Services

Lora joined Kiwi Partners in 2024, bringing over 30 years of senior-level nonprofit accounting experience. She helps organizations streamline operations through best practice reviews, process redesign, and technology implementation. A former nonprofit CFO, Lora has deep expertise across systems like Sage Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks, and MIP, helping clients improve efficiency, strengthen financial management, and leverage technology for greater mission impact.

Hosted By

Kiwi Partners