Rooted in Resilience
Joke of the Week
Q: What do you call Dracula with hay fever?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!
Spring Growth Starts with the Right Tools
Today (April 29) is National Peace Rose Day! This special rose was first cultivated during World War II and symbolized hope for a more peaceful future. Since then, it’s come to represent resilience, beauty, and calm in the face of uncertainty.
Just like the Peace Rose, nonprofits across Utah continue to show strength and grace—even when the world feels uncertain. Whether you’re navigating funding shifts or nurturing community well-being, we’re here to help you strengthen your roots and bloom where you’re planted:
Navigating Uncertainty: Financial Therapy Tools for Reducing Anxiety and Building Well-Being | April 30
Financial stress can feel like a thorn in your side. Join us and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits to learn how financial therapy can ease anxiety and foster a healthier money mindset. Explore practical tools like “the worry hour” and walk away with strategies that support both personal and professional resilience.
Discover the Magic of Social Prescribing: A Special Event for the Nonprofit Community | May 1
Let’s talk about community care that goes beyond the clinic. Social prescribing connects people to the resources and relationships that help them thrive. Join Project Connection Mental Health and UNA to explore how this holistic approach can support mental well-being and purpose.
Daring Workplaces: Embracing Safe Connection | May 8
Psychological safety is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundation for trust, creativity, and collaboration. Inspired by Brené Brown’s work, this session dives into how empathy and vulnerability can transform workplace culture. You’ll leave with tools to cultivate connection and lead with courage.
Submit Your Breakout Session Proposal—Time’s Running Out!
This year's conference theme, Hope in Action, calls on us to transform bold ideas into real change. It’s more than a slogan—it’s a rallying cry for progress, purpose, and partnership in Utah’s nonprofit sector. Through stories of resilience, tools for empowerment, and strategies for impactful change, we’ll come together to build a better future—starting now.
The deadline to submit your breakout session proposal is Friday, May 2—and it’s coming up fast. Don’t miss your chance to lead the conversation and empower nonprofit changemakers across the state.
Want even more visibility? Sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities are also available—connect with nonprofit leaders who are ready to partner and take action.
Your Learning Lineup
Headed Out for Summer Adventures?
No worries—all UNA trainings (including Credential courses) are recorded so you can learn on your schedule. And when it comes to one-on-one consultations, sign-ups are sent by email—no need to be there live to grab a spot!
Nonprofit Credential Courses
Get knowledge, skills, and resources to build capacity, achieve outcomes, and grow your organization.
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2025 Nonprofit Credential in Outcomes and Evaluations | May 21
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2025 Nonprofit Credential in Board Governance | June 3
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2025 Nonprofit Credential in Finance and Legal | July 16
Upcoming Training
Deepen your knowledge and enhance your skillset.
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Navigating Uncertainty: Financial Therapy Tools for Reducing Anxiety and Building Well-Being | April 30
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Discover the Magic of Social Prescribing: A Special Event for the Nonprofit Community | May 1
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AI Webinar Series | May 6, May 8
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Salt Lake City Executive Director Community Circle (in person) | May 7
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Daring Workplaces: Embracing Safe Connection | May 8
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Rural Utah Executive Director Community Circle | May 13
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Agility in the Fog | May 13
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MiniConfab: Northern Utah (Ogden) | May 22
The Ledger Lab Series | Starting June 6!
Running a nonprofit is all about achieving your mission, not managing the books. But as crucial as your cause is, solid financial management is key to your success now more than ever. In this hands-on, interactive series, we’ll help you simplify financial management by covering the essentials you need to know—financial statements, reporting, cost optimization, fraud prevention, and QuickBooks management.
This course will provide the guidance you need to transform bookkeeping from a burden to an empowering tool, helping you focus more on what truly matters: driving your mission forward.
Register for the full series or sign up for individual trainings. No pitches, no product demos—just the information you need to set yourself up for success. Learn more.
Tools You Can Use
Free Event: Discover the Magic of Social Prescribing | Thursday, May 1, 2025 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Hosted by Project Connection + UNA
Social prescribing is a powerful way to build well-being through connection and community. Bring your team and you’ll all leave this interactive, reflective with a new and refreshing way to think about self-care—one with a deeper understanding of how to lean into what matters to you and to use that understanding to nourish your health. Grab your spot.
Healthiest You: Telehealth for Your Team
If you're not already using this UNA benefit, it’s worth checking out. Healthiest You gives your staff (and you!) access to doctors via phone or app—no insurance required. It’s affordable and helps keep people healthy without the hassle. Healthiest You is great for smaller teams or those without a full health plan. Learn more.
Community Corner
Nonprofit Community Calendar
Share your upcoming events on the Nonprofit Community Calendar and reach a bigger audience. Submit your event.
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Art & The Body, A Guided Meditation | April 29
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How to Look at Contemporary Art | April 29
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Inclusion Matters Gala | May 2
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Advancing Your Glaze Game | May 3-4
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UNA & IMA Annual Employee Benefits Compliance Review | May 7
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2025 Community Breakfast Fundraiser: Our Neighbors, Friends, and Community: It's Up to Us | May 15
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NAMIWalks Utah | May 17
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Nonprofit Training - Hosted by Tanner LLC | May 21
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Silent Auction Gala - Treasures of the Heart | May 28
Advocacy
Congressman Blake Moore Tele Town Hall | April 29 at 6:30 PM
This Tele Town Hall is focused on providing updates and taking your questions. Dial in at (833) 305-1678. Learn more.
Stay Informed—Without the Overwhelm
The landscape is shifting fast, and we’re committed to keeping you informed, connected, and supported. Check out our Resources to Navigating Uncertainty and catch the Latest Updates on Public Policy Impacting Nonprofits.
Get Involved
Share Your Story!
Your story matters—and now is the time to share how federal and state actions are impacting your work. Your voice helps combat false narratives and tells the real story of the incredible work you do every day. Share your voice.
Submit Your Breakout Session Proposal—Time’s Running Out!
Share your insights, bold ideas, or fresh perspectives to empower Utah’s nonprofit community. Submissions close Friday, May 2! Learn more.
Utah Philanthropy Day Nominations are OPEN | Submission Deadline: June 1
Nominations are now open for Utah Philanthropy Day—and we need your help to shine a spotlight on the individuals, organizations, and businesses making Utah better every day. Learn more and nominate.
Joke of the Week
Q: What do you call Dracula with hay fever?
A: The pollen count!
Have a joke that’ll make us laugh out loud? We’re all ears (and ready to chuckle)! Email us at info@utahnonprofits.org and share your humor with us—it might even make it into a future Rapid Read.
Resources to Keep on Your Radar
Need affordable health coverage for your team? Explore UNA's Group Health Insurance Plan.
Looking for professional expertise or guidance? Check out the Business Affiliate Directory for the solutions you need.
Sign up for UNA’s Slack Community and join the UNA Advocacy and Civic Engagement channel to share your advocacy priorities, questions, and calls to action.
Curious about UNA member benefits? See the complete list.