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This Week @ UNA: December 16, 2025

New Year, New Grants, New Confidence 🤩

Joke of the Week

Q: What can you catch with your eyes closed?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!

Treat Yourself to Stress-Free Fundraising

Is stronger funding on your 2026 wish list? Before the holiday break sweeps you into the new year, save your seat for 2026 Write to Win: Grant Series for Every Stage. This three-part series (starting on January 6!) is designed to simplify your process, sharpen your proposals, and give you the confidence to secure the resources your organization needs. After a year of financial uncertainty, you deserve tools that make fundraising easier. Make the moves to get your good ideas funded. 

🏛️ 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. Want to kick things off early? Attend the Utah Nonprofits 2026 Legislative Kickoff on Tuesday, January 20.

💝 UTAHGIVES | April 30
Big things are in motion for UTAHGIVES! From creating trainings to help you build an effective fundraising page to recruiting sponsors, the UNA team is working hard to craft a giving day experience that will set your organization up for success. We can't wait to share what's next! Sign up for the UTAHGIVES Newsletter to receive the latest updates and be the first to know when everything is ready to go! 

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

You Don’t Need to Learn the Tax-Code. TAX990 Will Handle the Never-Ending Complexities of Taxes for You!

UNA is partnering with Tax990, an IRS authorized compliance and e-file provider custom-built for nonprofits. This partnership comes in response to member requests for reliable, affordable filing support! As a member, you’ll receive 10% off all 990 filings. Tax990 makes it quick and easy to fill out and file your Form 990 online. Just enter the EIN and they’ll pull your organization’s details from the IRS registry. Log in to the UNA Member Info Hub to learn more about accessing Tax990. 

UNA Business Affiliate is Building a Recurring Donation Platform for Nonprofits and Wants Your Input | Complete the Survey and Be Entered to Win $500!

Holdings.io is financial services firm that offers banking, debit cards, billing, and bookkeeping services with zero fees and a 2% APY. In addition to helping with grant banking and accounting, they are rolling out a new initiative to help drive recurring donations to nonprofits, and would like to hear from you! Complete this brief, 15-minute survey and be entered to win a $500 gift card. If you have any questions, please contact Jesse.

Travel Made Simple and Meaningful with Engine

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 through the UNA Member Info Hub.

Community Corner

Nonprofit Community Calendar

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

Remarkable Women 2026 | Nominations Close December 19 

ABC4 / CW30 – Good4Utah – is recognizing the great contributions women have made to our nation and local communities.

Remarkable Women is part of a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that women have on public policy, social progress, and the quality of life. Learn more and nominate.

GoFundMe joins Tennessee Nonprofit Network Podcast

On the season 5 premiere of I Was Told There Would Be Snacks, GoFundMe talks about the recent controversy surrounding unauthorized fundraising pages. Learn more.

New and Renewed Friendships: November

Join us in welcoming our new and returning nonprofit friends, from November to the UNA community. Learn more.

New Ways to Use Your MY529 Funds for K-12 Expenses

Parents, rejoice: You now have the flexibility to use my529 funds for your student’s education costs beyond just tuition at public, private or religious elementary or secondary school. Funds can also go toward curriculum, books, fees for certain tests, and tutoring or dual enrollment (subject to certain requirements). Even better, the annual limit for all K-12 expenses just increased from $10,000 to $20,000 as of January 1, 2026. Learn more at my529.org. 

Important Legal Notice
Investing is an important decision. The investments in your account may vary with market conditions and could lose value. Carefully read the Program Description in its entirety for more information and consider all investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For a copy of the Program Description, call 800.418.2551 or visit my529.org. 

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. 

Nonprofit Day on the Hill: Reserve Your Spot!

Make your voice heard where it matters most—the Utah State Capitol! Join us on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for Nonprofit Day on the Hill, the one day each year when nonprofits from across Utah come together to advocate for their missions and communities. 

What’s included: 

  • One six-foot table and two chairs in the Capitol Rotunda
  • Free advocacy training for UNA members
  • Networking and visibility with elected officials and fellow nonprofits
  • Space is limited—only 43 tabling spots available! Once those fill, we’ll open 20 standing-room-only spaces for individuals. 

Cost: 

  • $95 per organization | $30 per individual 

(Available to current UNA nonprofit members.) 

Your nonprofit’s story deserves to be heard. Let’s make it happen together. Reserve your spot at the Capitol!

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. 

Wrap Up the Year with a Gift That Gives Back

This year, invest in Utah's nonprofit community by making an end-of-year contribution to UNA. Your donation will help us provide quality education, resources, and community to nonprofits across the state. 
 
Please consider supporting our work to uplift Utah's nonprofit sector by making a tax-deductible donation. Give to UNA.

Joke of the Week

Q: What can you catch with your eyes closed?
A: A cold!

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!