January 2, 2024 | Community Voice
POV: You’ve just led your organization through the strategic planning process. You’re energized with the vision that numerous stakeholder interviews helped uncover. And, your board has given its stamp of approval to the final draft. The document is now in your capable...
September 12, 2023 | Planning & Implementation
The Announcement When our team works on strategic planning projects we almost always get asked the same question at the end. “How can we ensure our team is implementing this plan with energy and processes that work for the long haul?” It’s a challenge that every...
January 4, 2022 | Planning & Implementation
by Josh Jacobson, CEO Happy New Year, one and all! On behalf of everyone at Next Stage, we hope you had a peaceful and restful holiday season. Sitting here on the first day back in the saddle, I am feeling a wide range of emotions. At times I have to pinch myself to...
February 26, 2021 | Planning & Implementation
By: Caylin Haldeman Anyone who has been on Facebook over the last year could tell you – fundraising looked very different in 2020. Online giving in its many forms (such as crowdfunding and peer-to-peer) has never been more popular. The Blackbaud Institute’s 2020...
February 1, 2021 | Planning & Implementation
Written by: Caylin Haldeman If you are anything like us, your last few weeks have been a little bit hectic. The beginning of the new year brings with it new opportunities, fresh ideas, and the start of some truly exciting projects. But seeing the dates on the calendar...
May 12, 2020 | Planning & Implementation
by Janet Ervin From a social good perspective, one of the most disruptive aspects of the COVID-19 crisis has been the impact on spring fundraising. Not only has the pandemic cancelled key events, it has increased the demand for services and shifted the case for funds....
