Posts by sramanan@utahnonprofits.org
Action Alert: Urge Your Representative to Vote NO on HR 9495
Action Alert: Urge Your Representative to Vote NO on HR 9495 Act Now to Protect Nonprofits Tomorrow, Thursday, November 21, 2024, the United States House of Representatives will vote on the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495). While the bill claims to strengthen tools against terrorism financing, it includes dangerous…
Read MoreWhat Happens Next
What Happens Next Responding to the 2024 Election Utah Nonprofits Association remains nonpartisan in mission and practice. UNA does not and will not take a position on any candidate or party. Our focus remains steadfast on Utah’s nonprofits and the policies that impact them and the communities they serve. On election night, Donald Trump secured…
Read MoreTake the 2024 Compensation and Benefits Survey Today!
Contribute to the 2024 Compensation and Benefits Survey It’s here, it’s time! Complete the 2024 Compensation and Benefits Survey and contribute to the largest analysis of nonprofit wage and employment data in Utah. Every two years, UNA compiles and reports on nonprofit compensation and benefits data from organizations across the state. This data helps decision…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Winners of the 2024 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader Award
2024 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader Award Winners Congratulations to Jacob Crane and Celeste Edmunds! Jacob Crane, Executive Director, Cultural Fire Events In just a year and a half, Jacob has steadily grown Cultural Fire Events, organizing three powwows, hosting a fundraiser event, engaging in multiple public speaking opportunities on Indigenous people’s rights, and hosting several dance…
Read MoreA Primer on Nonprofit Nonpartisanship
A Primer on Nonprofit Nonpartisanship What Nonprofits Can and Can’t Do During an Election Nonprofit Nonpartisanship Explained The Johnson Amendment of the IRS 501(c)(3) code enshrines nonprofit nonpartisanship, protecting charitable nonprofits, private foundations, and religious congregations from partisan election-related activity. The power of nonpartisanship comes from this statute:Â Nonpartisanship respects the diversity of political opinions…
Read MoreUNA Welcomes Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman and University of Utah Impact Scholar to the 2024 Annual Conference: Embrace + Embolden
UNA Welcomes Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman and University of Utah Impact Scholar to the 2024 Annual Conference: Embrace + Embolden Afternoon Keynote Address Announcement We are honored to announce special guest and lunch keynote speaker for the 2024 UNA Annual Conference, Dr. Timothy Shriver. Dr. Shriver is a husband, father of 5, Chairman of…
Read MorePartner with Purpose: How Businesses Can Support Nonprofits
Partner with Purpose: How Businesses Can Support Nonprofits How to Build Productive, Enduring Relationships with Nonprofits Curious about what nonprofits need from business partners? Read on for some helpful tips on how the business community can build meaningful, long-term relationships with nonprofit partners. 1. Be Real: Our organizations are expected to be honest, intentional, and authentic…
Read MoreA Heartfelt Thank You to Our Dedicated Board Members
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Dedicated Board Members Thank You to Julianna Potter and Ed Roberson As we continue our work of unifying, elevating, and strengthening Utah’s nonprofits, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to two incredible Board Members, Ed Roberson and Julianna Potter, who have fulfilled their years…
Read MoreConnecting Our Community: 2023 Annual Report
Connecting Our Community: 2023 Annual Report 2023 UNA Annual Report 2023 was a year of growth and achievement for UNA and Utah’s nonprofit community. We hosted more events and welcomed more participants than ever before and expanded our member benefits. Nonprofits across the state had new opportunities to connect and collaborate in-person at networking receptions,…
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