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...
August 6, 2024 | Communications
Your organization is doing important work to advance positive outcomes for the people you serve. You have a differentiated approach that makes your nonprofit uniquely qualified, and those who know your work best are true believers. So why is it so difficult to get...
July 30, 2024 | Communications
Next Stage has gleaned countless insights from interacting with our clients and their constituents. We “learn by doing,” interpreting and studying trendlines gathered by our interactions with stakeholders, and then, we find ways for our clients to make those learnings...
July 23, 2024 | Talent
Introducing Nora We’re excited to introduce Nora Hines — Next Stage’s new Content Manager. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Nora developed a passion for supporting children with disabilities through volunteer opportunities with local organizations and...
July 18, 2024 | Communications
On August 22, I will present a session at the AFP NC Philanthropy Conference on one of my favorite topics: corporate social responsibility. The session will continue a decade-long series of talks I’ve given at this annual conference. Our company has done a significant...
July 16, 2024 | Talent
Introducing Oscar Gomez The Next Stage team is thrilled to introduce Oscar Gomez — our newest member serving as Marketing Operations Manager. Oscar brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our team. With a robust background in digital marketing and strategy,...
July 9, 2024 | Communications
Next Stage’s 5-Part Series on Community Voice is Back for Round 2! After publishing Inside-Out: The Case for Community Voice in October 2023, Next Stage recognized the need to create a platform where we could discuss findings from the latest trends and comparative...
June 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Position Description: Executive Director (F/T) Organization: Catawba Indian Nation Foundation Location: Multi-Site/Hybrid – Kings Mountain, NC & Catawba Indian Nation Reservation (as appropriate) About the Catawba Indian Nation Foundation The Catawba Indian Nation...
June 25, 2024 | Communications
By: Anamaria Zgimbau, Next Stage Summer Community Voice Fellow Public transportation has become a prominent topic nowadays not only in Charlotte but on a global scale, praised for its environmental benefits and accessibility. In my 21 years of life, my exposure to...
June 20, 2024 | Community Voice
Tags: Community Voice, Social Good,
Next Stage is a social innovation company, so of course we are big fans of Stanford Social Innovation Review (ssir.org), which serves as a clearinghouse of social change efforts. We greatly recommend signing up for the free weekly newsletter, and if you are so...
June 18, 2024 | Community Voice
Tags: advocacy, Community Voice, Social Good, Webinar,
On June 27, Next Stage will present its fifth and final webinar on the power of community voice, with this one focused on its essential role in advocacy (Sign up here!). Of all the topics covered as a part of the series thus far, this one holds special interest for...
