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This Week @ UNA: May 13, 2025

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Joke of the Week

Q: Where is the best place to grow flowers in school?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!

A Clearer Path Forward

Mid-May is rolling in fast (hello, seasonal allergies 👋)—and with it, a lineup of courses to shake things up and sharpen your skills. Whether you're dreaming of building psychological safety for your team or creating more capacity and building your knowledge base, there’s something here with your name on it. Here’s what’s coming up:

🌫️ Agility in the Fog | May 13 (TODAY!)
Change doesn’t have to feel like wandering through a misty forest with no flashlight. Join Kari Anderson from Incite! Consulting for an hour of clarity, confidence, and just the right amount of humor. 

📊 Nonprofit Credential in Outcomes and Evaluations | Starts May 21
Data = power (and better funding!). This course is your shortcut to collecting clearer info, telling stronger stories, and measuring your true impact. Bonus: you’ll walk away with your very own Theory of Change. 

🧩 Nonprofit Credential in Board Governance | Starts June 3
A good board is nice—but a great board? Game-changing. Learn how to craft policies that matter, make your bylaws actually useful, and build a team that’s strategic, aligned, and ready to get things done. 

P.S. Have a Letter to the Editor from your Executive Director or a news story featuring your organization? Send it our way—we're adding these highlights to the UNA Newsroom!

UNA Annual Conference Awards and Recognitions

2025 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader Award Nominations and Hall of Fame Spotlight Recognition Submissions are open! Celebrate the individuals who uplift your mission. 

Looking for other ways to get involved? Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities put your organization in front of nonprofit leaders who are ready to connect and collaborate. Support Utah’s nonprofit sector while showcasing your services, products, or expertise. 

Applications Open for the Utah Nonprofit Film Festival! 

Selected UNA nonprofit members will be paired with a professional filmmaker to co-create a short documentary that highlights your impact—and shares your mission with a broader audience. Apply now.

What’s included: 

  • A professionally produced short film (a $10,000 in-kind value)
  • Visibility at the festival and beyond
  • A powerful tool for outreach, fundraising, and advocacy 

📅 Application Deadline: June 2, 2025
📍 Open to Utah-based 501(c)(3) UNA Nonprofit Members only
(Not yet a member? Join today!) 

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.

Be the Voice Your Community Needs

The people you serve deserve a voice—and your mission depends on breaking through barriers to influence the policies that shape their lives. But navigating the complexities of government and legislative systems can feel overwhelming. 

That’s where the Nonprofit Credential in Advocacy and Civic Engagement comes in. This course is designed to help you advocate smarter, build confidence in your lobbying efforts, and turn passion into effective policy change.

Upcoming Training
Deepen your knowledge and enhance your skillset.

Tools You Can Use

Smarter Tech. Bigger Impact.

Coat Rack Web Services helps nonprofits grow faster, engage more efficiently, and do more every day. They specialize in tailored tech solutions that actually fit your nonprofit’s needs. 

  • Custom websites and apps
  • Tech strategy and automation
  • Visionary product development 

Coat Rack isn't just a web development service—they're partners who care about your mission as much as you do. Learn more at coat-rack.io 

Community Corner

Nonprofit Community Calendar

Share your upcoming events on the Nonprofit Community Calendar and reach a bigger audience. Submit your event.

Utah SUN Bucks Program (Summer EBT)

Utah SUN Bucks (also called Summer EBT) can help families buy food during the summer when schools are closed. Families get $120 for each eligible school-age child. Learn more. 

New and Renewed Friendships: April

Join us in welcoming our new and returning nonprofit friends, from April to the UNA community.

Advocacy

“Nonprofits are under attack by the Trump administration — and so is the well-being of us all.”

Read UNA CEO Jill Bennett's Letter to the Editor in the May 7 issue of The Salt Lake Tribune.

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.

Nonprofits Don’t Have Big, Corporate PACs or Deep Lobbying Pockets—but We Do Have Each Other

Advocacy is how we protect our missions, secure resources, and push back against harmful policies. But this work doesn’t happen on its own. It’s powered by people like you. 

 Your support and membership fuels our ability to monitor legislation, mobilize quickly, and ensure nonprofits are heard—whether at the Capitol in Salt Lake City or on Capitol Hill in Washington. 

🙏 If you're already a member—thank you! 

👉 Not a member? Join UNA today—because advocacy isn’t free, but it’s worth every ounce of support. 

👉 Not a Nonprofit? Donate to UNA—support the sector with your donation. 

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.

Celebrate the People Who Power Nonprofits

We’ve made it easy to honor the people behind your impact with 2025 UNA Annual Conference nominations and Utah Philanthropy Day awards. Explore our three new pages to see which nomination, event, or recognition fits your changemaker best:

🌟 Individuals 

Volunteers. Staff. Board members. Advocates.

They show up, speak out, and go above and beyond—often without recognition. Celebrate the individuals who uplift your mission. 

🤝 Teams 

Program staff. Leadership teams. Collaborations. 

Change is a group effort. Recognize your powerhouse team and give them the celebration they deserve. 

💼 Funders and Companies 

Mission-aligned businesses. Sponsors. Grantmakers. 

They make the work possible. Shine a light on your partners who lead with generosity and purpose. 

Joke of the Week

Q: Where is the best place to grow flowers in school?
A: In the Kinder-garden!

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.