Meet Jacob Hertzinger, Next Stage’s 2021 Summer Fellow

Meet Jacob Hertzinger, Next Stage’s 2021 Summer Fellow

My name is Jacob Hertzinger and I am the 2021 Summer Research Fellow at Next Stage. First off, I am a freshman political science student at Davidson College on the pre-law track as well as a Bonner scholar. I enjoy politics, podcasts, learning languages and gardening....
Next Stage Welcomes Helen Hope Kimbrough as a Consultant

Next Stage Welcomes Helen Hope Kimbrough as a Consultant

by Josh Jacobson It is a huge week for us at Next Stage in a number of ways. This morning, our team is gathering at Community Matters Cafe for our first in-person staff meeting in more than a year. It is a chance for some of us to meet our colleague Candice Latham for...
How To Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Good

How To Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Good

by Janet Ervin Next Stage recently launched a brand-new initiative, exploring the ways that nonprofits and businesses intersect. We think that it’s time to reconsider the ways that private sector and nonprofits work together – to ‘rewire’ social good and form creative...
What Makes a Positive Workplace Culture?

What Makes a Positive Workplace Culture?

Written by: Candice Latham When I was sitting at my graduation ceremony dressed in my cap and gown and absorbing the commencement speech, it never occurred to me just how important workplace culture is and how it will play a role in your success. Much of the...
Social Impact for Business: Nonprofit Application

Social Impact for Business: Nonprofit Application

In May 2021, Next Stage will be publishing a new community study entitled The Social Good Report: Profit & Purpose highlighting findings from the firm’s recent research into how nonprofits and the private sector relate to each other. The study will serve to...