August 11, 2020 | Thought Leadership
August is Black Philanthropy Month – a time to highlight Black philanthropists and Black-led nonprofits and to acknowledge and support the critical role they play in our communities. Activities for Black Philanthropy Month are spearheaded locally by the New Generation...
July 28, 2020 | Communications
by Janet Ervin Our July 24 episode of What’s Next featured a panel of veteran journalists and storytellers sharing their best advice for crafting compelling, empathetic content. If you missed the dynamic discussion, we made it available for download here. Our...
July 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Michi LaCorte Joining the Next Stage team in the midst of a global pandemic and getting to know them and the six CULTIVATE cohort organizations over Zoom has definitely been an unusual experience, but to say the least, I have made memories. I came into the Davidson...
July 21, 2020 | Communications
by Janet Ervin I’ve always been a reader – from the time I was old enough to sound out words, I was walking around with a book in front of my face. I grew up just north of here, in Statesville, where my family had the Charlotte Observer delivered every day. I learned...
June 19, 2020 | Talent
by Michi LaCorte Covid-19 has greatly affected every community, and it has definitely changed my plans for this summer, but I am so grateful to have work this summer – especially with a company that is helping organizations and communities to work through these...
June 19, 2020 | Values & Culture
Next Stage stands in solidarity against systemic racism and oppression in our country and our community. Our firm is about the advancement of social good, but we know this can’t fully happen until we recognize systems of injustice in our communities, in our sector,...
May 26, 2020 | Resource Development
by Josh Jacobson I’m fired up! During the May 22 session of The New Normal, I had a chance to chat with three staff leaders of local nonprofit organizations about their major gift campaigns: Jenni Gaisbauer outlined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library...
May 18, 2020 | Corporate Impact
By Caylin Haldeman We’ll say it over and over: few elements of the nonprofit business model are more misunderstood than corporate sponsorship. Unlike grants, sponsorships are built upon a fundamental assumption that there is a return on investment (usually through...
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....
May 4, 2020 | Resource Development
Our online nonprofit roundtable that takes place each Friday at noon is called The New Normal. A promise we make is that it will only last 30 minutes, making it easily digestable as a “can’t miss” weekly activity. That also means we can’t...
May 3, 2020 | Communications
by Josh Jacobson On Friday, May 1, Next Stage hosted an accomplished panel of social good leaders for The New Normal, the firm’s digital nonprofit roundtable that takes place each Friday at noon. The topic was Budget Shortfall and Bold Leadership, and the...
April 27, 2020 | Thought Leadership
By Caylin Haldeman Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for The New Normal. Don’t forget to sign up for next week’s roundtable, Budget Shortfalls and Bold Leadership, and check out our May #NewNormalCLT series on Revenue Development to register for upcoming...
