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...
Three Questions With Erin Nasmyth Executive Director Of Adoption Support Alliance
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...
Next Stage is proud to announce a new format for its emerging nonprofit incubator CULTIVATE!
Since 2018, CULTIVATE has existed as an annual six-organization cohort, committed to helping emerging community leaders strengthen their organizations. Demand for the program has always been high and during the last year we have considered how to further ‘unleash’...
Three questions with William McNeely CEO Of Do Greater Charlotte
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. Do Greater Charlotte exists to build and nurture creative...
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...
Three questions with Gemini Boyd Co-Founder & President Of Project B.O.L.T.
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 Project B.O.L.T.’s proudest...
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...
Three questions with Jim Warren Executive Director Of The Raptor Center
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 The Raptor Center’s proudest...
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...
What Do Employees Want Out of Your Social Impact Program?
Yesterday, Next Stage officially launched our Social Impact for Business service line. Personally, this is an addition that I’m incredibly excited about. A few years ago I worked for a private sector tech consulting company, where I had the opportunity to build and...
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...
Three questions with Crystal Emerick Founder and Executive Director of Brave Step
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. Crystal Emerick is the Founder and Executive Director of Brave...