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This Week @ UNA: January 27, 2026

Better Together!

Joke of the Week

Q: Why did the frog take the bus to work?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!

Our Impact is Stronger When We Work Together

It’s easy to get caught up in the challenges facing nonprofits. However, after last week’s Nonprofit Day on the Hill, seeing so many nonprofits showing up, speaking out, and collaborating for impact was incredible and inspiring. Utah Nonprofits Association is so grateful for our Nonprofit, Individual, and Business Affiliate Members. Membership grew by nearly 14% across 2025, meaning there are 14% more voices speaking out for nonprofits. Thank you so much to members,  whether you’ve been with us for decades or just a few months! Make sure you are taking full advantage of your membership: check out the UNA Member Info Hub for discounts, resources, and more!

 

💡 UTAHGIVES 2026: Getting Started Webinar | TODAY! Tuesday, January 27 at 1 PM
Join our platform partner, Mightycause, and UNA for our first of four trainings to help your nonprofit have a successful UTAHGIVES campaign. Learn about creating your giving day profile, making the most of the platform, and planning for your campaign. Register here:  Can't attend? No problem! We'll post the recording and slides to the UTAHGIVES resources page

💌 Endowments: Making Donations Last | February 11
If you’ve asked yourself questions like: Do we have the resources to sustain an endowment? How does it fit into our overall financial plan? What risks should we be aware of? — you’re not alone. This session is designed to give you practical answers and a clear understanding of how endowments can support your mission over the long term. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of how an endowment can help strengthen your nonprofit’s long-term impact, along with concrete steps to move forward with confidence.

💸 Credential in Fundraising and Development | February 18-19
The Nonprofit Credential in Fundraising and Development, led by fundraising expert Amberlie Phillips, gives you the strategies, tools, and confidence to make thoughtful, mission-focused fundraising decisions. This course emphasizes ethical practices, strategic planning, and meaningful relationship-building so your organization can grow effectively while staying true to its purpose.

Get Excited for UTAHGIVES 2026!

Register today for UTAHGIVES 2026! UTAHGives is Utah’s new and premier 24-hour celebration of generosity, connecting the community with nonprofits’ missions. Don’t miss out on the fun: stay informed on what’s next! Sign up for the UTAHGIVES Newsletter to receive the latest updates.

RESOURCES: Tex Laws are shifting in 2026, leading to new challenges and opportunities

Adapting to Charitable Tax Changes: What Nonprofits Need to Know for 2026 and Beyond (Giving USA)

Tax Advice: How Nonprofits Should Adjust to New Giving Disincentives in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative Social Impact Review)

New rules for how much you can deduct in charitable contributions (CNN Business)

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

Member Benefit: MyBoardPacket

Your membership includes FREE access to MyBoardPacket—a $2500 savings! MyBoardPacket is a practical, secure online board management system that allows nonprofits of all sizes to safely organize and distribute essential information. Create and manage subcommittees, grant custom levels of access, store minutes and important policy documents, conduct votes, and so much more—all on an encrypted, secure platform. Learn more in the UNA Member Info Hub!

Legislature is in Session: We've Got it Covered!

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

How to Testify (and What to Expect) | January, 27 at 9:30am MT

Testifying can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Evan Done, walks participants through how to effectively testify before elected officials. With years of experience advocating and testifying at the local and state level, Evan will guide you through what to expect, how to prepare your message, and how to speak clearly and confidently in public hearings. FREE for members: register here.

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.

Advocacy Bulletin Board

The Advocacy Bulletin Board is a collaborative resource for UNA Nonprofit Members to share their mission-related priorities and concerns with our communities. If your organization wants to share important work, request support, or shout out an achievement, head to the Advocacy Bulletin Board and let your voice be heard!

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: Why did the frog take the bus to work?

A: His car got toad!

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!