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This Week @ UNA: January 13, 2026

Raise your voice for Nonprofits! 📣

Joke of the Week

Q: What happens when a parsley farmer gets sued?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!

See You on the Hill? 📣

The legislative session starts in just a week! Nonprofits across our community will be busy over the next few months, monitoring bills and advocating on behalf of the people they serve. Start things off on the right foot at the Utah Nonprofits 2026 Legislative Kickoff, an energizing event on the Capitol Steps on the very first day of the session (January 20th). Bring your people and show up to raise your voice for nonprofits!  Even if you won’t be on the Hill this legislative session, it’s a critical time to tell your story your way.

One more thing—quick reminder to follow us on our social media channels and interact with our content! This truly makes a huge difference in getting our posts in front of the people who need to see them (@utahnonprofits).

 

📣 Utah Nonprofits 2026 Legislative Kickoff | January 20 
Join us on the steps of democracy for a day that’s all about purpose, passion, and people-powered change. Utah Nonprofits 2026 Legislative Kickoff is more than an event: it’s a celebration of the incredible impact nonprofits make across the state and a powerful call to action for the support we need to keep making a difference.

🏛️ Nonprofit Day on the Hill | January 22
This is the one day each year when nonprofits from across the state come together to advocate for their missions and communities. It will be sure to be a day of action, advocacy, and ccollaboration as nonprofits from across the state and from all sectors come together to speak out for the communities they serve. Registration for tabling is SOLD OUT, but you can still participate! Individual non-tabling registration is available. 

💝 UTAHGIVES | April 30
Big things are in motion for UTAHGIVES! Nonprofit registration opens this Thursday, January 15. Sign up to be part of Utah’s new 24-hour celebration of generosity. Join us on January 27 for a live webinar hosted by our platform partner, Mightycause, to learn more about getting started with registration, setup, and profile customization. Stay informed on what’s next! Sign up for the UTAHGIVES Newsletter to receive the latest updates.

Behind the Scenes:

While our Marketing and Communications Manager, Emily, has her hands full with the newest (and tiniest!) member of the UNA team, I will be stepping up to handle regular communications. Emily has left some big shoes to fill, so thank you in advance for your grace and patience over the next few months!  

Yours in service,  

Colleen Swagerty-Maher, UNA Project Coordinator (and Cowboy, UNA Dog Coordinator)

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, so there's 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

Your Message in Print: Letter to the Editor and Op-Ed Toolkit from Montana Nonprofit Association

One of the most powerful ways to educate and engage your community on an issue you care about is to submit a letter to the editor (LTE) or a guest editorial known as an op-ed (“opposite the editorial page”) in your local newspaper. To help guide you through the process, check out Montana Nonprofit Association’s resource, Your Message in Print, through the UNA Member Info Hub. Find it under Resources, then in the Marketing and Communications folder.

BillTrack50 - The “Search Engine for Democracy”

BillTrack50 provides tools to monitor legislation efficiently. Whether you're just civic-minded or part of an advocacy group, it offers powerful tools from full-text searches and historical archives to AI summaries and bill comparisons to help make legislative tracking more transparent and actionable. Log in to the UNA Member Info Hub to learn more about accessing BillTrack50.

Community Corner

Nonprofit Community Calendar

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

Advocacy

Utah Nonprofits 2026 Legislative Kickoff 

2025 was tough, but you showed grit through funding freezes, policy shifts, and messaging that didn’t always uplift nonprofits. Now 2026 is your moment to lead with confidence. 

When people understand how nonprofit participation shapes the policies that impact their lives, frustration turns into civic power, which is why we’re asking you to invite your community to the Utah Nonprofits 2026 Legislative Kickoff. Together, we can show up at the Capitol, stand united, and advocate for the decisions that keep nonprofits strong and Utah thriving. 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. 

Joke of the Week

Q: What happens when a parsley farmer gets sued?
A: They garnish his wages!

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!