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UTAHGIVES 2026 A Strong First Year for Utah’s Statewide Day of Giving The inaugural year of UTAHGIVES demonstrated the power of collective generosity across the state, bringing together nonprofits, donors, and community supporters to strengthen Utah’s nonprofit sector and expand charitable giving. The final UTAHGIVES 2026 Report highlights the campaign’s first-year impact, key lessons learned, and…

Utah’s Nonprofits Get It Done Celebrating the Organizations Strengthening Our Communities If you’ve ever received a meal from a food pantry, attended a community arts event, found support during a difficult time, explored a Utah trail, or watched a young person thrive because someone believed in them, chances are a nonprofit helped make it happen. …

One Victory Earned, Another Worth Defending Defend Nonprofit Independence As we approach Independence Day, we’re reminded that strong communities are built by people and organizations committed to serving others. Nonprofit organizations are at the heart of that work, bringing people together, responding to community needs, and creating a Utah where everyone thrives.  This week brought encouraging news for our sector (PSLF…

Protecting Community Services Why Federal Grant Changes Matter for Utah Proposed federal grant changes could disrupt essential services across Utah communities. Speak up by July 13 to help protect the funding nonprofits rely on to serve families, seniors, and those facing hardship. Register your opposition to these proposed harmful changes by signing a national letter and contacting your members of congress. …

Act Now to Protect Utah’s Nonprofits and Community Trust  Utah’s community nonprofits are built on trust. Every day, they earn that trust by serving veterans, feeding families, supporting children, and caring for neighbors in crisis. They show up when it matters most.  That work depends on a simple promise: when someone gives, their donation supports…