August 12, 2025 | Communications
Last month, we explored how nonprofits can move beyond reactionary messaging by sharpening their value proposition and communicating with greater intentionality. We argued that it’s time to stop speaking into the void and instead engage with purpose. This month, we’re...
July 7, 2025 | Communications
When everyone is asking for help, lasting impact comes from inviting participation rather than requesting rescue. A wave of financial instability is building across the nonprofit sector. Policy changes are threatening major funding streams, and health and human...
September 3, 2024 | Communications
Next Stage, a North Carolina–based social innovation company, is proud to announce the launch of its Impact for Health service line. The expansion reinforces the company’s dedication to partnering with healthcare and community-based organizations to address barriers...
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 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...
