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Addressing National Shortages of Human Services Workers

January 14, 2026

by Victor S. Valentine, CEO of NHSA “The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt Human service organizations across the country face persistent workforce shortages that challenge our […]

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Our Greatest Asset in Any Season

December 10, 2025

by Victor S. Valentine, CEO of NHSA “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” — Mother Teresa As we move into the heart of the holiday season, I’m reminded that the greatest asset in any organization—especially in ours—is not a program, a strategy, or a […]

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Keeping Families & Children Connected & Safe

February 25, 2022

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has developed two new briefs to enable child welfare leaders to support stronger families: “Key Funding Streams to Keep Families Supported, Connected and Safe,” a snapshot of key federal funding streams to support families that includes examples of how communities are leveraging them; and “Six Strategies for Keeping Families Supported, […]

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Pillars of Health Equity

February 25, 2022

“Access, Data, Power, and Resources: A Roadmap to Health Equity” is a white paper co-authored by NHSA member, Social Current, and other members of the Vaccine Equity Cooperative. It provides recommendations based on lessons learned from the collaborating organizations’ shared experiences at the local, state, and federal levels in responding to COVID-19 and in addressing […]

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2021 Industry Insights: Nonprofit and Volunteer Perspectives

September 9, 2021

NHSA valued partner Sterling Volunteers and VolunteerMatch joined forces for a third consecutive edition of the annual “Industry Insights: Nonprofit and Volunteer Perspectives” report and a recent webinar. They examine the experiences of nonprofits and volunteers over the last year of the pandemic. Varying perspectives and evolving trends and challenges are explored, as well as […]

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