Three Questions is a new Next Stage series. Over the coming months, we will feature social good leaders from across the region who are partnering in new and innovative ways to create big community change. What do you most wish our community knew about those who...
Calling All Contractors: Join the Next Stage Talent Network!
Next Stage is growing as we serve clients in both the nonprofit and private sectors! Our team is looking for freelance contractors to support change-making projects as we continue to expand this work and build a strong referral network. We’re looking for contractors...
The New Landscape of Social Capital for Companies & Nonprofits
Written by Josh Jacobson Here’s the headline, folks: private sector companies and nonprofits have never been more disrupted, in roughly the same ways, by a shift in societal norms. Both are experiencing new stakeholder expectations that will challenge profitability,...
A Grateful Thanksgiving: Reflections from the Next Stage Team
When the Next Stage team reflected on this year, we had one overwhelming thought: It’s been quite the year. Like many of you, our team has experienced some incredible highs this year, alongside the steep challenges that come with working through an ongoing pandemic....
New Download: What’s Next for Corporate Social Impact? 7 Trends to Watch
In September our team launched Social Impact for Business, a service line that supports private sector companies as they engage social good. Since launching this work, as well as the Profit & Purpose report, we’ve had the opportunity to talk to social good leaders...
Position Announcement: Student Engagement Coordinator, Communities In Schools-Charlotte
Next Stage is leading the search for several Student Engagement Coordinators for Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS-Charlotte). The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in...
Three Questions with Glenda Bernhardt CEO of Freedom School Partners
Three Questions is a new Next Stage series. Over the coming months, we will feature social good leaders from across the region who are partnering in new and innovative ways to create big community change. Tell us about Freedom School Partners’ proudest...
Why Asset Framing Is So Important
“How do we create equitable outcomes for all members of our community? We can start by defining people by their aspirations, not their challenges.” -Trabian Shorter by Helen Hope Kimbrough It was a huge day for racial equity in the Queen City as a new $250 million...
Why Corporate Impact Deserves a Seat at the Leadership Table
A big change is underway (are we tired of hearing that yet?). It seems like that’s the theme of every blog post we write these days, but we just can’t help ourselves. Like so many other roles and expectations, corporate social responsibility is undergoing a major...
What’s Next: How Equitable and Carolina Youth Coalition are Co-Designing Solutions That Get Kids to College
What’s Next? is a monthly roundtable discussion that focuses on the intersection of social good. Each month, our team will talk to a pair of corporate and nonprofit change-makers who are partnering up to disrupt the status quo and fuel real community change. In this...
Three Questions With Aaron Randolph Executive Director Of Carolina Youth Coalition
Three Questions is a new Next Stage series. Over the coming months, we will feature social good leaders from across the region who are partnering in new and innovative ways to create big community change. 1. Tell us about Carolina Youth Coalition’s proudest...
Next Stage Welcomes Christine Eubanks as Senior Strategist
The big news at Next Stage just keeps coming! Our team is thrilled to announce that we’re growing again with the addition of Senior Strategist, Christine Eubanks. Many of you have already had the opportunity to meet Chrissy as she’s been helping us manage our...