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 […]

This piece is Part 2 of 2 from the National Human Services Assembly series entitled, “The Current State of the Human Service Workforce,” running in the month of June and culminating with a panel discussion at our 2022 Annual Meeting. It explores the many contributing dynamics to the talent crisis the sector faces and was developed […]

This piece is Part 1 of 2 from the National Human Services Assembly series entitled, “The Current State of the Human Service Workforce,” running in the month of June and culminating with a panel discussion at our 2022 Annual Meeting. It explores the many contributing dynamics to the talent crisis the sector faces and was […]