February 4, 2022 | Emerging Organizations
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 Arts+’s proudest accomplishment last...
January 31, 2022 | Values & Culture
“The words of the elders do not lock all the doors, they leave the right door open.” -African Proverb Written by: Helen Hope Kimbrough So you’ve embarked upon a talent management search looking for the right candidate to meet the goals and objectives of your...
January 24, 2022 | Corporate Impact
By Josh Jacobson “The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher As a whole, people don’t typically like change. We might understand the need for change – heck, we might even be on the frontlines advocating strongly for change. But when it comes...
January 21, 2022 | Corporate Impact
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 24 Foundation’s proudest accomplishment...
January 10, 2022 | Thought Leadership
Written by Janet Ervin When we moved into our new house several years ago, one of the first big purchases we made was an extra-large dining room table. And until COVID hit, we regularly filled that table with family, friends, neighbors, work acquaintances, former...
December 20, 2021 | Thought Leadership
What an amazing year 2021 has been for Next Stage! We’ve experienced growth in our team with the additions of Christine Eubanks and Helen Hope Kimbrough, the publication of Profit & Purpose, the launch of our Social Impact for Business service line, and...
December 10, 2021 | Corporate Impact
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...
November 29, 2021 | Thought Leadership
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,...
November 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
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....
November 8, 2021 | Corporate Impact
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...
November 5, 2021 | Corporate Impact
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...
November 1, 2021 | Communications
“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...
