

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...

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...

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...