Posts by enikolaisen

Guest Post—Standing Strong and Speak Up: Advocating for the Nonprofit Sector Guest Post Author: Coneflower Consulting Nonprofit organizations throughout the country are feeling the squeeze due to recent and proposed federal budget cuts. In many ways, these organizations are the backbone of our communities, delivering vital services at little-to-no cost, yet they now face tough…

Nonprofits in the News: Accessible House Opened By Bridge 21 TownLift Park City News, published May 6, 2025 Nonprofit Bridge 21 welcomes neurodiverse adults into their new home Four young adults proudly call their single-family house “home” after holding a community open house and then moving in. The organization strives to provide a place and…

Press Release: Utah Nonprofit Film Festival Announcement Update: The Utah Nonprofit Film Festival will be held at the Utah Museum Of Fine Arts – learn more. Utah Nonprofits Association Launches First-Ever Utah Nonprofit Film Festival, with $120K In-Kind Grant Opportunity SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA) is proud to announce the launch of…

This Week @ UNA: May 20, 2025 Come with Me, and You’ll Be… Joke of the Week Q: Why did the M&M go to school? A: Scroll down to see the answer! … In a World of Nonprofit Innovation! Whether you’re dreaming up your Theory of Change, building a golden-ticket board, or just looking for…

Guest Post—How AI Can Empower Your Nonprofit Guest Post Author: Coat Rack Web Services About the Author Coat Rack – a technology partner that’s helping nonprofits do more, grow faster, and engage better. Coat Rack specializes in building expertly tailored applications and technology solutions designed specifically for the unique challenges nonprofits face.  Their services include:…

This Week @ UNA: May 13, 2025 MAY we interest you? Joke of the Week Q: Where is the best place to grow flowers in school? A: Scroll down to see the answer! A Clearer Path Forward Mid-May is rolling in fast (hello, seasonal allergies )—and with it, a lineup of courses to shake things up…

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,…