What Keeps Charlotte-Area Leaders Awake at Night?

What Keeps Charlotte-Area Leaders Awake at Night?

If you know me or work with me at all, you know that I am an early riser. Most weekdays I am up at 4:15am on the dot. I don’t even set an alarm anymore – my brain just knows to flip on that time every morning. Of course, to get up that early means I also go to bed...
What’s Next? is Back – in a Brand New Format!

What’s Next? is Back – in a Brand New Format!

What’s Next? is back – and we can’t wait for you to hear these conversations! After a brief summer hiatus, Next Stage’s digital roundtable conversations with local changemakers is returning in a brand new format. Our team is moving these conversations from live...
Community Voice: Why It Matters for Social Impact

Community Voice: Why It Matters for Social Impact

Written by: Helen Hope Kimbrough “I see you. I hear you. And what you say matters.” – Oprah Winfrey Have you ever been a part of a community forum where your perspective, insight, and lived experience did not matter? Have you been ostracized over an opinion or action...
Ways to Keep Your Team Together Right Now

Ways to Keep Your Team Together Right Now

Who’s tired? I’ll admit, I’m pretty beat. The last year and a half have been some of the most challenging of my career and certainly the biggest obstacle Next Stage has ever faced. I’m sure the same could be said for most everyone. At the same time, Next Stage has...
Next Stage Launches Impact for Business Service Line

Next Stage Launches Impact for Business Service Line

Next Stage announced today the launch of Impact for Business – the firm’s solution-based approach to working with private sector companies to uncover ways to maximize partnerships with nonprofit organizations to realize positive results for both the bottom line and...