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Nonprofits in the News: Letter to the Editor from UNA’s CEO The Salt Lake Tribune (The Public Forum), published May 7, 2025 Letter: Nonprofits are under attack by the Trump administration — and so is the well-being of us all Nonprofits are the quiet heroes of our communities.  If we truly value our working Americans,…

Nonprofits in the News: Cuts Halt AmeriCorps Program Services KSL.com, published May 6, 2025 Trump, Musk-led dismantling of AmeriCorps impacts handful of Utah service programs Trump admistration-led cuts have impacted Utah’s AmeriCorps programs, halting services statewide. Recently announced funding cuts to AmeriCorps are making their way to the Beehive State, where they’re being felt across…

Nonprofits in the News: Grants Funding Utah Arts Organizations Rescinded The Salt Lake Tribune, published May 6, 2025 Utah arts groups just saw thousands in funding pulled by the feds. Here’s what was cut. From teen filmmaking to “Madame Butterfly,” Utah arts organizations got the bad news in emails Friday. Nationwide, hundreds of arts groups received emails…

This Week @ UNA: May 6, 2025 Lights, Camera… Joke of the Week Q: Which crime-fighter likes May the most? A: Scroll down to see the answer! …Action! We’re rolling out the red carpet for something brand new—introducing the Utah Nonprofit Film Festival! This event is a celebration of stories that drive change, build community,…

Nonprofits in the News: Serving Youth in Need During National Volunteer Month St George News, published April 28, 2025 St. George nonprofit receives community support during National Volunteer Month Two organizations have teamed up in St. George to support Youth Futures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving youth in need during National Volunteer Month. Members of…

Nonprofits in the News: Community Gardens Supporting Recovery from Addiction FOX 13, published April 25, 2025 How community gardens in Utah are helping keep addicts clean Wasatch Community Gardens in Salt Lake City grows thousands of pounds of food for local pantries and shelters. They’re also helping regrow the lives of dozens and dozens of…

Guest Post—Why Nonprofits Should Keep Applying for Non-Federal Grants—Even as Federal Funding Gets Cut Guest Post Author: Granted Fundraising Consultants Federal funding cuts are hitting nonprofits across the country. Programs are being scaled back, timelines extended, and once-reliable funding streams are suddenly uncertain. But while this environment can feel discouraging, it’s not the time to…

This Week @ UNA: April 29, 2025 Rooted in Resilience Joke of the Week Q: What do you call Dracula with hay fever? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Image Credit Spring Growth Starts with the Right Tools Today (April 29) is National Peace Rose Day! This special rose was first cultivated during World…

This Week @ UNA: April 22, 2025 Titanic Updates! Joke of the Week Q: Where does a sick ship go? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Drop Anchor Here for Fresh Ideas With the Titanic back in the headlines thanks to new deep-sea exploration footage, we’ve been reflecting on the ships that matter most—yours.…

This Week @ UNA: April 15, 2025 Feeling Curious? Joke of the Week Q: Why don’t skeletons go on vacation during spring break? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Learn Something New (Without Overloading Your Calendar) Your work matters—and so does your professional growth! Whether you’re exploring the future of AI, easing financial stress,…