November 20, 2024 | Nonprofit 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...
October 16, 2024 | Nonprofit Leadership
Last year, Next Stage proudly partnered with the Institute for Sport and Social Justice (‘the Institute’) on an expansive strategic planning engagement. The project ranked among Next Stage’s most visionary planning efforts, with the Institute’s leaders staking out a...
October 4, 2024 | Community Voice
Join us for our upcoming fall 2024 workshop: Centering Community Voice in Program Design! Are you a nonprofit leader looking to build deeper connections with your community? Want to create programs that truly reflect the needs and aspirations of those you serve? In...
September 24, 2024 | Impact for Health
Imagine for a moment a healthcare system where quality trumps quantity—where your relationship with your entire care team is the cornerstone of your well-being. This isn’t a far-off dream. It’s the promise of value-based care, a revolutionary approach with...
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...
