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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,…

This Week @ UNA: April 8, 2025 The Numbers Are In! Joke of the Week Q: What falls, but never needs a bandage? A: Scroll down to see the answer! UNA’s Annual Report Is Here—See the Impact You Helped Create! The wait is over—UNA’s 2024 Annual Report is live! This isn’t just about numbers; it’s…

This Week @ UNA: April 1, 2025 No Joke—This Is for You! Joke of the Week Q: Why do eggs like April Fools’ Day? A: Scroll down to see the answer! Next-Gen Donors, Loyal Volunteers, and Thriving Teams We could tell you that you don’t need to worry about donor engagement, volunteer retention, or workplace…

Latest Updates on Public Policy Impacting Nonprofits Get Monthly Advocacy Updates That Matter Sign up for our monthly Advocacy Bulletin! Form fields cannot be empty. Thank you! Please check your email inbox to confirm your subscription. The Latest on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits FEDERAL ACTIONS: UTAH IMPACTS The Trump Administration has initiated numerous changes to…

Nonprofits in the News: Utah Food Banks Scramble to Meet Highest-Ever Demand The Salt Lake Tribune, published March 17, 2025 Utah ‘less safe’ after new emergency alert system on ‘hold’ by Trump administration funding freeze The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is suing FEMA for access to grant money that was frozen “unlawfully,” CPB claims. Sunday…