January 23, 2024 | Communications
You know how Simone Biles can do multiple flips and twists in the air, land on her feet and make it look like it’s no big deal? That’s how I feel watching some people work a room at a networking event. (I’m looking at you, Marcus Kimbrough.) Meanwhile, I feel frozen...
January 18, 2024 | Communications
In an era where social responsibility transcends industries, This month’s blog illuminates the innovative integration of impact reports in the entertainment sector, spotlighting how icons like Coldplay and Billie Eilish are championing this movement. We’re big...
January 16, 2024 | Communications
This month, Next Stage turns 10 years old! What began at my kitchen table has grown into something far more ambitious. As we launch the second decade of our company, I’m excited to share that ambition with you today. Last month, we formally approved a three-year...
January 8, 2024 | Talent
Introducing Jalah The Next Stage team is thrilled to introduce Jalah Blackmon – our newest member of the team serving as a Consultant. Jalah is a skilled public health educator dedicated to using a social justice and health equity lens to empower...
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...
December 19, 2023 | Communications
We’re unveiling our most-read blogs of 2023, taking you through a curated journey of our year’s most engaging and influential content. From groundbreaking insights in community voice to evolving trends in workplace culture, these blogs have captivated our...
December 14, 2023 | Communications
With the year winding down, the Next Stage team is looking at the road ahead. What will change about social impact efforts in 2024? What will CSR leaders prioritize? How will nonprofits evolve to meet new challenges and change? In this ‘2024 Social Good Forecast...
December 12, 2023 | Communications
One of Next Stage’s annual traditions is this blog post. We think about what’s ahead for social innovators everywhere. This year, we’re breaking from our usual ‘trend’ language – because we don’t believe that anything on this list is temporary – and...
December 5, 2023 | Resource Development
If you’ve been following along, you know we’re in the middle of our first grant initiative – The UnFundable Project. In October, to mark our upcoming 10th anniversary, we invited Mecklenburg County nonprofits to apply for a $10,000 grant for a project that...
November 28, 2023 | Nonprofit Leadership
As a member of the Next Stage team and experienced board member, I often receive inquiries about how to become a part of a board. How do you find a good fit and learn the right tools? Today’s blog is all about my own journey with boards, along with some tips on...
November 20, 2023 | Values & Culture
Caught in the whirlwind of tasks and responsibilities, it’s easy to overlook the significance of pausing to express gratitude. Maybe it seems trivial, but taking time to acknowledge and appreciate the good things in our lives – not only at Thanksgiving but...
November 16, 2023 | Communications
With the end of the year quickly approaching, nonprofit and CSR teams are turning their attention to impact reporting. And while it’s not quite ‘report season’ yet, savvy teams will begin considering what to report – and more importantly, what story to tell. To...
