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This Week @ UNA: July 1, 2025

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Joke of the Week

Q: How do seashells stay clean?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!

Celebrate 35 Years of Impact

Let’s raise a toast to 35 years of nonprofit connection and collaboration in Utah! Join us on Thursday, July 10 for an afternoon of conversations, connections, and celebration at the UNA 35th Anniversary Nonprofit Reception. Whether you're looking to meet new peers, reconnect with old friends, or dive into energizing small-group discussions, this event is your chance to be part of something inspiring (and fun 😄). 

🔍 The Ledger Lab: Course 5, To Catch a Fraud: A Cautionary Tale
Fraud can take on many forms and can often slip through the cracks. Learn about the most common threats and explore how your organization can recognize and respond to them. You’ll gain the tools to help safeguard your operations and maintain trust.   

💸 2025 Nonprofit Credential in Finance and Legal | July 16
Financial and legal compliance isn't just a best practice—it’s a must. This course is your roadmap to clarity, confidence, and credibility. You’ll walk away with the tools to meet funder expectations, earn donor trust, and protect your mission. 

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! 

Register for the 2025 UNA Annual Conference

Join us for the 2025 UNA Annual Conference, Hope in Action, Utah’s largest gathering of nonprofit professionals, happening Thursday, September 18 at the Davis Conference Center. The UNA Annual Conference brings you a full day of diverse sessions and speakers that offer insights and innovative approaches to addressing today's nonprofit challenges and needs. Register now! 

UNA Annual Conference Awards and Recognitions

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. 

Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors!

Connector Sponsors

Partner Sponsors

Business Exhibitors

Nonstop Health
Hoan Marketing
Utah Valley University MPA Program
Team Nash

Squire & Company
EleeHub
University of Utah School of Public Affairs (MPA)
KRCL

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.

If Not Now, When?

Now is the time to know how to build in an advocacy plan for your organization. A lot of decisions are being made that is affecting your funding, your goals, and the community you serve. It is not too late to start your advocacy plan and building out your strategy in order to protect your nonprofit organization and mission. Register TODAY for the Nonprofit Credential in Advocacy and Civic Engagement. Be the voice your community needs!

Upcoming Training
Deepen your knowledge and enhance your skillset.

Tools You Can Use

Power Your Purpose

Mission Telecom connects you with the tools you need to do more good—faster. From cutting-edge devices to reliable services, we specialize in solutions built for nonprofits, schools, libraries, and social service organizations. 

Ready to connect? Fill out this form to talk with a Mission Telecom expert and discover how we can support your mission. 

Community Corner

UNA’s Community Circles, MiniConfabs, and Receptions

Connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow nonprofit professionals across Utah.

The AI Revolution is Here – Get the Skills You Need Today   

The AI revolution isn’t coming—it’s already here, rewarding early adopters while threatening to leave the hesitant behind," Bernard Marr stated in his March 2025 Forbes article. Salt Lake Technical College is proud to present a core series of hands-on AI workshops designed to give you guided practice, understanding, and skills you can apply in your professional role right away.  Learn vital skills that you need today. 

Nonprofit Tabling at the First-Ever VolunQueer Fair | July 11

VolunQueer is inviting nonprofits who are committed to creating inclusive and affirming environments to table at the event and connect with the community. Participation is completely free, with the option to donate toward booth space if able—they want to ensure accessibility for both volunteers and orgs, regardless of budget. Learn more. 

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. 

Advocacy

Navigate the Noise

We know you’re balancing a million things. Our Resources to Navigating Uncertainty and Policy Update Page are here to keep you grounded. And if legislation or funding changes are impacting your work, share your story. Your voice matters—and we’re listening. 

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

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 these 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: How do seashells stay clean?
A: They wash up on the beach!

Have a joke that makes your team laugh out loud? Send it to info@utahnonprofits.org—you might see it in next week’s 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.