National Assembly Today
Getting the Most from Your Organization’s Partnerships
October 9, 2025by Victor Valentine, CEO of NHSA NHSA recently hosted a roundtable conversation for its national human services leaders that centered on a timely question: when should nonprofits engage in external partnerships? In today’s fast-moving landscape, opportunities often arrive faster than organizations can properly evaluate. Yet one shared truth emerged—not every collaboration is meant to be […]
Supporting a Community of Practice through Adaptability
September 11, 2025by Victor Valentine, CEO of NHSA For more than a century, the National Human Services Assembly (NHSA) has adapted to meet the sector’s changing needs. Today’s volatile social, political, and economic climate calls us to evolve once again. Traditionally, NHSA convened C-Suite executives to strategize and strengthen the sector. Now, recognizing the more decentralized ways […]
Be Sure to Fill in the Blanks
August 12, 2025by Victor Valentine, CEO of NHSA “Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.” —Martin Niemöller As summer winds down, I’m reminded why I prefer character-driven films over explosive blockbusters. Stories with well-developed characters feel real—and that connection changes everything. In movies, kidnappers are often urged to hear and […]
Executive Compensation: Balancing Leadership Value and Sector Responsibility
June 16, 2025At NHSA, we know that executive compensation isn’t just about salaries, it’s about aligning leadership with mission, values, and public trust. As we prepare to release our annual compensation survey report, here are some guidelines and examples your organization might consider when navigating executive level compensation. Breaking Down the Components of Executive Compensation Executive pay […]
Our Sector is Built for These Times
June 16, 2025by Victor Valentine, CEO of NHSA NHSA proudly stands as a nonpartisan voice for the individuals and organizations that serve millions of people across the country. In a moment when polarization increasingly tests our sector, NHSA draws strength from more than a century of experience, and a steady vision rooted in focus, reflection, and purpose. […]

