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This Week @ UNA: August 26, 2025 Class Is in Session ✏️ Joke of the Week Q: Why do calculators make great friends? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Sharpen your skills (no pencils required). The 2025 UNA Annual Conference (September 18) is your chance to sharpen skills, get fresh ideas, and reconnect with…

Guest Post—How To Redeem Your Utah Nonprofit Sales Tax Refunds Guest Post Author: Givefront Utah is one of the few states that allows qualifying charitable organizations to claim a refund on sales tax paid for purchases. For nonprofits operating on tight budgets, these refunds can make a real difference. The effective rate typically ranges between…

This Week @ UNA: August 19, 2025 Stretch Your Budget… Joke of the Week Q: What do you call a meeting for the Knights of the Round Table? A: Scroll down to see the answer! … Supercharge Your Impact Budgets are tight! That’s why the 2025 UNA Annual Conference is a must-attend for maximum ROI…

This Week @ UNA: August 12, 2025 Blink and You’ll Miss It… Joke of the Week Q: How do astronomers organize a party?  A: Scroll down to see the answer! Catch the Meteor Shower…and a Deal That’s Out of This World 😉 The Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight (the night of August 12–13). It’s one…

Press Release: “Nonprofits Get It Done” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 5, 2025  Contact: Josh Rosenfeld | jrosenfeld@teamavoq.com   “Nonprofits Get It Done” — National Council of Nonprofits Launches Utah Campaign to Defend and Reaffirm the Vital Role of Nonprofits in American Life New National Ad Campaign Highlights How Local Nonprofits Strengthen Communities, Serve Neighbors, and Improve…

Nonprofits in the News: Utah nonprofit loses $1.2M grant The Salt Lake Tribune, published August 4, 2025 A drive from the Federal administration to eliminate programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion — or DEI — has left Utah nonprofits in confusion, as they try to file applications that don’t violate new federal rules. The…

This Week @ UNA: August 5, 2025 Register Today and Build Your DREAM TEAM Joke of the Week Q: Why did the computer take up gardening? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Attend the Conference = Get the Tools to Grow + Keep Top Talent Annual Conference Early Bird registration ends August 13 Don’t…

Nonprofits in the News: Utah Nonprofits Serving Immigrants See Funding Cuts The Salt Lake Tribune, published July 29, 2025 Many organizations have seen significant drops in funding and more fear from clients in accessing programs, according to a new report. Ze Min Xiao is trying to track the effects of policy changes on Utah nonprofits…

This Week @ UNA: July 29, 2025 Positivity without the Toxicity 🌟 Joke of the Week Q: Where do birds go on summer vacation? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Giving Positive Feedback There’s a big difference between empty praise and meaningful encouragement, and your team can feel it! According to this Psychology Today…

Action Alert: The Stand to Keep Politicians Out of Nonprofits Starts with You The Johnson Amendment — a 70-year-old law that keeps nonprofits nonpartisan — is under threat. Repealing this law risks turning the charities you hold dear — including organizations such as houses of worship, hunger relief nonprofits, domestic violence shelters, foundations, and even…