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Centering Racial Equity in Measurement and Evaluation

August 12, 2021

Measure4Change, a program of The World Bank Group and Urban Institute, held a virtual event with experts from the nonprofit sector implementing REI in their organizations’ measurement and evaluation processes. Presenters shared insights, challenges, and strategies for integrating both performance measurement and REI in nonprofits and highlight emerging lessons captured in Measure4Change’s newest brief, “Centering […]

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Leadership Practices for Race Equity Impact

August 9, 2021

NHSA hosted a virtual session on Leadership Practices for Race Equity Impact. Bianca Anderson and Monisha Kapila (NHSA board member) walked attendees through ProInspire’s Leadership Model for Race Equity Impact that supports individuals and organizations in identifying how their practices can create and sustain race equity experiences and outcomes within the social sector. The session […]

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So What About “Juneteenth”?

June 18, 2021

“What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?” – Fredrick Douglass Reflections from the Executive Director This is an excerpt from Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the […]

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Beyond Bars: Keeping Young People Safe At Home and Out of Youth Prisons

June 16, 2021

The National Assembly is proud to re-release its 2017 report advocating for a shift in the nation’s approach to supporting young people in conflict with the law by growing community capacity and resources. “Beyond Bars: Keeping Young People Safe at Home and Out of Youth Prisons,” is a publication of the National Collaboration for Youth, […]

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Victor Valentine Named New Executive Director to Lead Expanded Strategic Direction and Prioritize Equity

April 20, 2021

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Human Services Assembly (National Assembly) has selected Victor Valentine as executive director. He will oversee the expansion of National Assembly’s strategic direction enhancing the sector’s positive impact on American communities. As a result of Mr. Valentine’s 20 years of experience in the areas of board and executive leadership development, […]

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