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This Week @ UNA: September 23, 2025

Hope in Action ➡️ Thanks to YOU

Joke of the Week

Q: Why don’t fir trees ever get the blues?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!

What a conference! Thanks for being part of it 🌟

The 2025 UNA Annual Conference: Hope in Action was possible (and amazing!) because you joined us in breakout sessions, connected with exhibitors and sponsors, and shared your energy and ideas. Your passion and drive filled the space with hope and gave us a tangible moment of what thriving together actually looks like. 

“What I witnessed was simple and powerful: hope in action—and the reminder that together, we are unstoppable.” - Jill Bennett, UNA’s CEO

❌ Cancel Culture and Bridging Toward Belonging | September 25
Nonprofits face external challenges like funding, resources, and policy shifts, but it’s the internal challenges that can be even more damaging. Issues like cancel culture, toxic workplaces, burnout, and turnover are creating serious obstacles for mission-driven work. 

💪 Strengthening Board Leadership for Organizational Resiliency | October 16
What role should your board play in rethinking programs, partnerships, and revenue models? How can they help ensure long-term success? Find out in this interactive webinar. 

💝 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

Nonstop Health
Hoan Marketing
Utah Valley University MPA Program
Team Nash
Squire & Company
Salt Lake Tribune
Givefront

 

EleeHub
KRCL
U of U School of Public Affairs (MPA)
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Spy Hop Productions
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Branch Out Social

Coat Rack Web Services
Bloomerang
Beta Wealth Group
Chase Bank
Gallagher
Mighty Penguin
Westminster University

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

Travel Made Simple, and Meaningful

With Engine, you can book hotels, flights, and rental cars all in one place—saving time, cutting costs, and unlocking exclusive rates. Even better? Every trip you take through Engine helps support Utah’s nonprofits. That means when you book your next conference, site visit, or weekend getaway, a portion of proceeds from your reservation directly supports Utah nonprofits, helping strengthen the organizations that keep our communities thriving. Travel doesn’t just get you where you’re going—it gives back to the community you care about. Learn more.

Community Corner

UNA’s Community Circles, MiniConfabs, and Receptions

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

Nonprofit Community Calendar

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

Advocacy

NCN National Webinar: What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Current Federal Grant Landscape | October 6 

The Federal grant landscape is changing, and nonprofits need to be prepared. Join the National Council of Nonprofits on Monday, October 6 at 3:00 pm ET for a national webinar on what nonprofits need to know about navigating the evolving federal grant landscape. With new executive orders, agency memoranda, and grant agreements creating confusion, this timely session will help nonprofits plan ahead. 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 don’t fir trees ever get the blues?
A: They’re evergreen!

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!