by Josh Jacobson | Dec 10, 2024 | Corporate Impact, Nonprofit Leadership, Thought Leadership
It’s December which means the return of a Next Stage tradition—our annual look-ahead to the social good trends for the coming year! Looking back at our predictions in 2022 and 2023, we feel good about how our previous forecasts unfolded—from recognizing the growing...
by Josh Jacobson | Nov 20, 2024 | Nonprofit Leadership, Thought Leadership
As the post-election dust settles, we wake in a world still deeply divided. Division and polarization continue to permeate our society, creating significant barriers to positive social and economic change. It may feel as though this level of division is a uniquely...
by Josh Jacobson | Sep 18, 2024 | Nonprofit Leadership, Thought Leadership
In the world of social impact, a persistent question echoes: Why are nonprofits, municipalities, health systems, and private-sector companies so reluctant to collaborate? While many point to competition for resources and inherent power disparities, research suggests...
by Josh Jacobson | Sep 9, 2024 | Corporate Impact, Nonprofit Leadership, Thought Leadership
A few weeks ago, I presented at the 2024 AFP NC Philanthropy Conference with a talk titled Why Was It Declined? Navigating the New Realities of Corporate Social Responsibility. It not only marked my return to engagement with AFP-related events but also revisited Next...
by Josh Jacobson | Aug 14, 2024 | Corporate Impact, Nonprofit Leadership, Thought Leadership
“I don’t know, Josh. I think we need to take a wait-and-see approach…” It’s perhaps my least favorite phrase in social good — the dreaded “wait and see” that often rears its ugly head toward the end of an ambitious strategic planning activity. The process of...
