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This Week @ UNA: October 14, 2025

You've got answers - we’ve got questions!

Joke of the Week

Q: What do you call a dog magician?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!

You’ve Got the Answers We’re Looking For!

The 2026 Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Survey is open! Your input helps build a stronger, more equitable nonprofit sector across Utah and the western region. It only takes about 30–45 minutes, and you can pause anytime (no being glued to your computer 😄). One person per organization, usually your Executive Director or HR lead, should complete the survey by November 14. 

By completing the survey, you’ll: 

  • Get the full report free as a UNA member
  • Access real data on salaries, benefits, and trends 
  • Strengthen equity and retention across the sector 

Couldn’t catch Jill’s remarks at the conference, or just want to revisit them? Find them here!

💪 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. 

💸 Inside the Federal Funding Shakeup: How 300+ Nonprofits Are Adapting | October 22
92% of nonprofits are adapting their fundraising strategies amid federal funding instability. From compliance upgrades to pivots toward alternate sources, organizations are rapidly reinventing their portfolios… and this panel has the lowdown.   

💝 Utah Philanthropy Day | December 5
Accolade nominations are open until November 1! Submit Heart & Hands and Corporate Community Champion. Want to attend the luncheon? Find tickets and tables here. 

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

Very Mindful, Very Demure: Applying for Grants and Funding 

Before you hit “submit” on that next grant application, take a moment to double-check the details. Review the wording carefully to ensure your organization is fully in compliance with all requirements. And don’t stop there! Dig a little deeper to understand where the funding actually comes from. Even if a grant appears to be from a state source, it may be tied to federal dollars, which can come with additional rules and reporting expectations. A little extra mindfulness now can save a lot of headaches later!

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

Nonprofit Community Calendar

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

Do You Serve New Americans in the Salt Lake Area? 

The Future Citizens PATH program is a pilot open to eligible folks (green card holders) who live within Salt Lake City limits and seek support with the U.S. citizenship process. This free program aims to make the naturalization process more accessible by providing legal help throughout the application process, grants to cover the application fee and citizenship classes. Contact newamericans@slc.gov for additional resources, including program flyers in Spanish, Somali, Chinese, and Arabic. 

2nd Annual Good4Utah Family Health Fair

ABC4-CW30 and Good Things Utah are gearing up for their 2nd Annual Good4Utah Family Health Fair on Saturday, October 18, 2025 - hosted in their beautiful Good4Utah Backyard just outside their Salt Lake City Studio. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with a blood donation drive hosted by The Red Cross from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This year's presenting sponsor is Solis Mammography – very fitting for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Health Fair is free to participate and free to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring the kids in their Halloween Costumes for Trick or Treating.

Advocacy

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

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Nonprofit Leadership

The Race to Lead Survey is back for 2025—and this year is a big one. Since 2016, thousands of nonprofit staff like you have shared their experiences, building one of the largest and most influential datasets on race and leadership in the sector. 

Now it’s your turn. By taking the survey, you’ll add your story to a powerful movement that’s shaping how nonprofits hire, support, and sustain leaders. 

Make your voice count. Take the survey now!

Celebrate the People Who Power Nonprofits

Recognize the people supporting your impact with a Utah Philanthropy Day Award. Nominate a volunteer for the Heart & Hands Award, or recognize a business with the Corporate Community Champion Award for their outstanding commitment to volunteerism, philanthropy, and corporate social responsibility in Utah.

Want to attend the luncheon? Find tickets and tables here.

Joke of the Week

Q: What do you call a dog magician?
A: A labracadabrador!

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!