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The Charlotte Ledger Podcast
Strengthening Charlotte's nonprofit sector, with Josh Jacobson of Next Stage
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Strengthening Charlotte's nonprofit sector, with Josh Jacobson of Next Stage

Josh Jacobson, founder and CEO of Next Stage, talks about trends among nonprofits and what The UnFundable Project is doing to help Charlotte-area charities

Josh Jacobson is the founder and CEO of Next Stage, a Charlotte-based social impact consulting firm that works with nonprofits. Next Stage operates The UnFundable Project, an initiative that raises awareness about a concept called trust-based philanthropy. The Charlotte Ledger is a media partner for the initiative.

On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Jacobson sits down with Ledger editor Tony Mecia to talk about trends among nonprofits, trust-based philanthropy and The UnFundable Project, which seeks to change the conversation on nonprofit funding. Jacobson also discusses:

  • Jacobson’s background and experience in the nonprofit sector.

  • Why he started Next Stage.

  • Challenges facing nonprofits.

  • The “15% Overhead Myth” and why it’s harmful to nonprofits.

  • How Jacobson spends his spare time (as a guitarist and lead vocalist in an '80s/'90s cover band, the Uncle Dad Band).

We hope you enjoy the conversation with Josh Jacobson.

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.


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