September 18, 2024 | Nonprofit 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...
September 16, 2024 | Community Voice
In today’s polarized climate, “advocacy” sometimes gets a bad rap. As a result, some nonprofits and community-based organizations shy away from engaging in such efforts. But advocacy is so much more than just outspoken public support for a particular cause or policy....
September 9, 2024 | Corporate Impact
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...
September 3, 2024 | Communications
Next Stage, a North Carolina–based social innovation company, is proud to announce the launch of its Impact for Health service line. The expansion reinforces the company’s dedication to partnering with healthcare and community-based organizations to address barriers...
August 26, 2024 | Community Voice
Did you know there’s a wealth of untapped wisdom within your nonprofit? It’s your staff and team members — especially those most proximate to the work. Their perspective can offer meaningful insights to amplify your organization’s mission. But boots-on-the-ground...
August 19, 2024 | Talent
We’re thrilled to announce Caylin Haldeman is rejoining Next Stage as our Director of Strategy. Introducing Caylin Caylin is no stranger to Next Stage; she was the firm’s first hire in early 2017. A fresh transplant from Philadelphia, Caylin had already established a...
August 14, 2024 | Corporate Impact
“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...
August 13, 2024 | Impact for Health
While our nation’s health systems continue to make strides in the transition to value-based care, the glaring disparity between dollars spent on health care and the continued impact of social drivers on health outcomes persists. Health care stretches far beyond the...
August 6, 2024 | Communications
Your organization is doing important work to advance positive outcomes for the people you serve. You have a differentiated approach that makes your nonprofit uniquely qualified, and those who know your work best are true believers. So why is it so difficult to get...
July 30, 2024 | Communications
Next Stage has gleaned countless insights from interacting with our clients and their constituents. We “learn by doing,” interpreting and studying trendlines gathered by our interactions with stakeholders, and then, we find ways for our clients to make those learnings...
July 23, 2024 | Talent
Introducing Nora We’re excited to introduce Nora Hines — Next Stage’s new Content Manager. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Nora developed a passion for supporting children with disabilities through volunteer opportunities with local organizations and...
July 18, 2024 | Communications
On August 22, I will present a session at the AFP NC Philanthropy Conference on one of my favorite topics: corporate social responsibility. The session will continue a decade-long series of talks I’ve given at this annual conference. Our company has done a significant...
