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Joke of the Week
Q: Why do calculators make great friends?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!
Sharpen your skills (no pencils required).
The 2025 UNA Annual Conference (September 18) is your chance to sharpen skills, get fresh ideas, and reconnect with your peers. Think of it as back-to-school, but way more inspiring (and no homework). Seats are filling fast, so don’t miss your one day of dedicated learning, connection, and growth.
We know finances can be a barrier. Qualifying organizations can register for the Conference with the Pay What You Can option.
2025 UNA Hall of Fame Nominees
The UNA Hall of Fame honors those hardworking nonprofit employees who have made a lasting impact on their team, organization, and mission. Whether it's their exceptional work ethic, their positive attitude, or their unwavering dedication, this is an opportunity to recognize those who embody the values of their nominating organizations and make a difference to our community.
Practical Leadership 1.0: Cultivating Thriving Supervisory Relationships | September 9
Effectively carrying out a supervisor role is more “art” than science. This highly interactive training provides participants with immediately implementable tools and strategies.
Cancel Culture and Bridging Toward Belonging in Progressive Organizations | September 25
This workshop will unpack how organizations working on social justice issues face unique challenges and will address how to navigate external and internal barriers to their work.
Don’t miss your chance to hit pause, gather with your people, and fill your cup. The 2025 UNA Annual Conference: Hope in Action is your one-day ticket to inspiration, learning, and practical tools to support your journey.
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.
Staff Picks
Emily is looking forward to:
Language That Uplifts: Reframing Your Stories to Build Trust and Drive Donations
“How we talk about our work matters more than we sometimes realize! The words we choose shape how donors, partners, and community members see us, and they also influence how deeply they engage with us. I’m excited to learn from Katie about using strengths-based language to move past deficit-driven narratives and spotlight the resilience, leadership, and assets of the communities we serve.”
Colleen is looking forward to:
From Data to Story: Communicating Nonprofit Impact That Inspires
"I'm looking forward to From Data to Story: Communicating Nonprofit Impact That Inspires. Using data to inform our programming is about so much more than generating boilerplate reports or fulfilling grant requirements. Finding the story in the data can allow nonprofits to target their impact to stretch their dollar. Moreover, it centers the voices of those we serve, making them not only beneficiaries but stakeholders and making nonprofit programming more equitable. Plus, I'm always on the look out for opportunities to learn skills that I can put into practice right away!"
Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors!
Premier Sponsor
Partner Sponsors
Connector Sponsors
Technology Sponsor
Memory Maker Sponsor
Coffee Sponsor
Hall of Fame Sponsor
Supporter
Business Exhibitors
Your Learning Lineup
All UNA trainings (including Credential courses) are recorded!
Learn on your schedule. And when it comes to one-on-one Credential 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.
Upcoming Training
Deepen your knowledge and enhance your skillset.
Tools You Can Use
Advocacy and Representation
Your mission deserves a seat at the table. UNA amplifies the collective voice of Utah’s nonprofits at the state and local levels, ensuring policies strengthen our sector. Want to take your advocacy even further? Build your skills and confidence with the Advocacy and Civic Engagement Nonprofit Credential so you can champion your cause with clarity and impact. Ready to make the most of your membership? Learn more.
Community Corner
UNA’s Community Circles, MiniConfabs, and Receptions
Connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow nonprofit professionals across Utah.
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2025 UNA Annual Conference: Hope in Action | September 18
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Virtual Executive Director Community Circle September 2025 | September 25
Salt Lake Chamber Podcast: "Speaking on Business"
The Salt Lake Chamber podcast with Derek Miller recently featured UNA’s CEO, Jill Bennett. In Speaking on Business conversation, Jill shares how UNA’s statewide outreach helps build a thriving, connected nonprofit community, and how that work creates lasting impact in every corner of Utah. Learn more.
Color Country Animal Welfare Achieves UNA Credential Award
Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW)—an animal shelter, rescue organization, and boarding facility based in Torrey, Utah—has achieved a significant milestone by earning the Nonprofit Credential Badge from the Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA). This accomplishment places CCAW among an elite group of fewer than a dozen Utah nonprofits achieving this recognition. Learn more.
NTEN Reaching and Retaining Donors Cohort Program
The Reaching and Retaining Donors cohort program is open to nonprofit staff looking to increase their skills in reaching and retaining donors through tech projects, such as website updates, systems implementations and new technology tools. NTEN currently has a new cohort open and are accepting applications until August 31. Participants also receive up to $3,000 in matching cash from NTEN for any donation campaign they launch as part of their project. Learn more.
Nonprofit Community Calendar
Share your upcoming events on the Nonprofit Community Calendar and reach a bigger audience. Submit your event.
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Trauma-Awareness Seminar - Ogden | August 27
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AFRO UTAH FESTIVAL | September 6
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Monster Drawing Rally 2025 | September 13
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United in Service Project: Clearfield | September 13
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Welcoming Week Open House & Block Party | September 17
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Small Towns Make Big Changes | September 23
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Gaze Into These Eyes Exhibition Opening | September 26
Advocacy
Advocacy Isn’t Optional Anymore. It’s Survival.
As many organizations see significant drops in funding, now is the time to build 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 build out your strategy in order to protect your nonprofit organization and mission. Register now for the Nonprofit Credential in Advocacy and Civic Engagement.
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.
Nonprofit Toolkit: Resources for Organizations Facing Government Investigations
This toolkit from Protect Democracy offers best practices for responding to politicized government investigations so that organizations can keep doing lawful, mission-based work. Learn more.
National Voter Registration Day | September 16
With critical state and local elections happening across the country, this year’s National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is more important than ever. These important elections will shape policies on education, public safety, healthcare, and more—yet many eligible voters remain unregistered. As a nonpartisan civic holiday, NVRD is a nationwide movement that engages thousands of organizations to help register voters and spread awareness. We invite you to join us as a Community Partner today and prepare for NVRD on September 16!
Take Action to Protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education proposed a new rule on August 18 to unlawfully limit which charitable nonprofits qualify as eligible employers under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information on the proposed rule, read NCN’s Insights and Analysis.
NCN urges all nonprofits and advocates to use their comment guide (PDF or Word) to submit public comments by the September 17 deadline opposing the proposed overhaul of PSLF.
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
The Race to Lead Survey Is Back for 2025–and This Year Marks a Major Milestone
The Building Movement Project (BMP) launched the first Race to Lead survey in 2016 to uncover how race and other identities impact who leads, who stays, and how leadership is experienced across the nonprofit sector. In the years since, thousands of nonprofit staff have shared their stories, contributing to one of the largest and most widely cited datasets on race and leadership in the sector. Take the survey now!
Celebrate the People Who Power Nonprofits
We’ve made it easy to honor the people behind your impact with Utah Philanthropy Day awards. Explore these pages to see which nomination or event fits your changemaker best:
Teams
TeamsProgram 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: Why do calculators make great friends?
A: You can count on them!
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.
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!