See You on Thursday!
Joke of the Week
Q: Why did the pumpkin lose the boxing match?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!
It’s Conference Week 🥳
You’ve been waiting, preparing, and planning to show up... and now the countdown is on! The 2025 UNA Annual Conference: Hope in Action is this Thursday. Get ready to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our sector together.
P.S. Don’t forget your business cards!
💝 Utah Philanthropy Day | December 5
Accolade nominations are open! Submit Heart & Hands and Corporate Community Champion nominations by November 1! Want to attend the luncheon? Learn more.
Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors!
Premier Sponsor
Partner Sponsors
Connector Sponsors
Technology Sponsor
Moment 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.
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Navigating Uncertainty: HR, Culture, and Communication in Tough Times | September 11
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Cancel Culture and Bridging Toward Belonging in Progressive Organizations | September 25
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Strengthening Board Leadership for Organizational Resiliency | October 16
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Mind the Middle: Managers in a Boom-to-Zoom World | October 28
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
Nonprofit Community Calendar
Share your upcoming events on the Nonprofit Community Calendar and reach a bigger audience. Submit your event.
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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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Changing Seasons, Changing Lives: A Fall Fundraiser | September 24
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Ability Inclusion Services 12th Annual Art Show | September 25
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Gaze Into These Eyes Exhibition Opening | September 26
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Affirmation LGBTQ Mormons Families and Friends 2025 Annual Conference | October 17
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Distinguished Rotarian Celebration and Fundraiser | October 17
Advocacy
NCN National Webinar: What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Current Federal Grant Landscape | October 6
Many nonprofits are struggling to understand how to best navigate recent changes to federal grants. New executive orders, agency memoranda, and grant agreements have caused confusion and concern from nonprofits that regularly partner with the federal government to provide essential services in their communities.
Register for a free national webinar hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits on what nonprofits need to consider as they plan for future federal grants - from what to think about in the application process, how to navigate new grant certifications, and how to plan for new processes. Hear from expert Amanda Fuchs Miller, President of Seventh Street Strategies, who previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs, overseeing federal grants, and currently consults with nonprofits across the country. Learn more.
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!
Joke of the Week
Q: Why did the pumpkin lose the boxing match?
A: They let their gourd down!
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.
Navigate the noise. Stay grounded with our Resources to Navigating Uncertainty and Policy Update Page. If legislation or funding changes are impacting your work, share your story.
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!