Hire it Out: Contractors and the Nonprofit Business Model

Hire it Out: Contractors and the Nonprofit Business Model

If you missed out on last night’s panel and happy hour event at Town Brewing, then you really missed it! It felt great to see so many of our friends together in one spot and the conversations and energy in the room were so positive. We’ll do it again soon – and we...
The Social Determinants of… Everything

The Social Determinants of… Everything

Determinant (noun): a factor which decisively affects the nature or outcome of something; serving to determine or decide Why are things the way they are? As a strategist, it is often my job to identify leading factors influencing outcomes. I do this typically to help...
The Next Stage Team Welcomes Haley Rafferty!

The Next Stage Team Welcomes Haley Rafferty!

Next Stage is thrilled to announce that we have a brand new team member, as Haley Rafferty joins as our Team Success Manager! Haley comes highly recommended as an organized, thoughtful leader who is skilled at operations and development. We couldn’t be more excited to...
What Movement Are You Leading?

What Movement Are You Leading?

I’m back with another installment in our series unpacking how the shift from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to Environment Social & Governance (ESG) is transforming… well, everything. I’d encourage you to read our earlier primers on the differences between...
Is There Really a Corporate Naughty List?

Is There Really a Corporate Naughty List?

As Janet outlined in last week’s article about the change we’re seeing in impact partnerships, we have had a bit of a front-row seat to watching the ESG paradigm shift unfold in our community. It has been amazing to talk to so many local leaders and work now with...