by 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 […]

by 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 […]

by 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. […]

At the National Human Services Assembly, we’re proud to count among our members organizations that lead with “humanity”—grounding their services in compassion and care. I was recently honored to speak on a panel of communications leaders at the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Elevate 2025 Conference. In the past, these conversations may have prioritized best practices for […]

By Monisha Kapila and Victor Valentine Human services have always been at the frontlines of our greatest challenges and are a core foundation to ensuring well-being in our communities. We saw this even more so during the pandemic, when human services never “stayed home.” Frontline human services staff ensured that food pantries and drop-in centers […]