Skip to content
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. In today’s choppy waters, where nonprofits are weathering funding freezes, policy shifts, and rising community needs, it’s more important than ever to have a steady compass and a strong crew. Whether you're navigating board development, financial planning, or team wellness, our upcoming events are designed to help you stay on course and feel supported on the journey. 

🔧 Nonprofit Credential in Volunteer Management | April 23–24
Your volunteers are your nonprofit’s engine, and this two-day course gives you the toolkit to keep things humming. From recruitment to retention to recognition, you’ll learn how to build a program that’s efficient, impactful, and deeply rewarding. 

🪄 Discover the Magic of Social Prescribing | May 1
Need a wellness boost that goes beyond bubble baths and burnout memes? Social prescribing connects people to community-based support—like you! Learn how nonprofits fit into this powerful mental health approach in this free session from Project Connection Mental Health and UNA. 

🧭 The Ledger Lab Series | June 5, 12, 17, 24 & July 8
Tired of feeling adrift when it comes to nonprofit finances? Join UNA and our expert navigators for a five-part series that turns intimidating financial tasks into empowering tools. We’re covering statements, fraud prevention, QuickBooks, and more—no pitches, just practical info. 

📢 Help Us Amplify the Positive Impacts of Nonprofits
We don’t need to tell anyone reading this Rapid Read about how nonprofits change lives for the better every day. But there are some loud voices with large followings who seek to demonize and diminish what we do. Help us combat these false narratives and tell the story of the true value and tremendous positive impacts of nonprofits. Share your nonprofit's story.

Submit a Breakout Session Proposal!

This year's conference theme, Hope in Action, embodies our collective belief that a better future is possible and within reach. It’s a call to realize a shared vision of progress and possibility, fueled by the power of unity and purpose. Through stories of resilience, tools for empowerment, and strategies for impactful change, we aim to inspire and equip nonprofit leaders to turn hope into tangible outcomes. Together, we will transform aspiration into motivation, vision into action, and momentum into meaningful social change. 

Have insights to share? Submit a Breakout Session proposal with bold ideas or fresh perspectives to empower Utah’s nonprofit community. Submissions close Friday, May 2.

Looking for other ways to get involved? Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities put your organization in front of nonprofit leaders who are ready to connect and collaborate. Support Utah’s nonprofit sector while showcasing your services, products, or expertise. 

Your Learning Lineup

If you haven't updated your login information since the launch of our new website in March, you won't be able to access member pricing. Create a new login here. Make sure you are logged in to receive membership pricing!

Nonprofit Credential Courses
Get knowledge, skills, and resources to build capacity, achieve outcomes, and grow your organization.

 

Upcoming Training
Deepen your knowledge and enhance your skillset.

The Great Wealth Transfer is underway! Is your nonprofit prepared to engage with the next generation of philanthropists? What can you do now to prepare philanthropists and their heirs to work with your non-profit during this transition and beyond.

Special guests, sisters and third generation philanthropists Elizabeth Mower, Sorenson Legacy Foundation Board and Sarah Dunn, Wilford Woodruff Papers, will share their experiences in multigenerational giving. Learn more.

The Ledger Lab Series | Starting June 6!

Running a nonprofit is all about achieving your mission, not managing the books. But as crucial as your cause is, solid financial management is key to your success now more than ever. In this hands-on, interactive series, we’ll help you simplify financial management by covering the essentials you need to know—financial statements, reporting, cost optimization, fraud prevention, and QuickBooks management.

This course will provide the guidance you need to transform bookkeeping from a burden to an empowering tool, helping you focus more on what truly matters: driving your mission forward.

Register for the full series or sign up for individual trainings. No pitches, no product demos—just the information you need to set yourself up for success. More details on some of the trainings will be available after tax season. Learn more.

Tools You Can Use

New Member Benefit: Save on Instrumentl! 

Looking for grants just got way easier. Instrumentl helps you discover best-fit funding opportunities, write winning proposals, and manage your grants all in one place. And now, UNA members get exclusive discounted access to this powerful tool! 

Choose from 2 months free for new users with the purchase of an annual subscription, or $100 off your first month on any monthly plan. 

🔒 Log into the UNA Member Info Hub to get the details and start exploring the possibilities. 

Does Your Team Have Health Insurance? 

Do you need an employee health insurance plan or are you looking to change your coverage?

Learn more about the UNA Group Health Insurance plan.   

Resources to Keep on Your Radar

Need affordable health coverage for your team? Explore UNA's Group Health Insurance Plan. 

Looking for professional expertise or guidance? Check out the Business Affiliate Directory for the solutions you need. 

Sign up for UNA’s Slack Community and join the UNA Advocacy and Civic Engagement channel to share your advocacy priorities, questions, and calls to action.

Curious about UNA member benefits? See the complete list. 

Community Corner

Nonprofit Community Calendar

Share your upcoming events on the Nonprofit Community Calendar and reach a bigger audience. Submit your event.

Updated Resources for Navigating Uncertainty

Our Resources to Navigate Uncertainty page has your back—with trusted tools and timely tips on everything from cybersecurity to scenario planning.

Advocacy

Congressman Blake Moore Tele Town Hall | April 29 at 6:30 PM

This Tele Town Hall is focused on providing updates and taking your questions. Dial in at (833) 305-1678. Learn more.

Big Win for Nonprofits!

A federal judge granted a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from freezing funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This ruling protects critical funding for replacing lead pipes in schools, weatherizing homes for low-income families, maintaining green spaces, and reducing wildfire risks. Thank you to the National Council of Nonprofits, NCN member organizations, and Democracy Forward for leading this effort.

Get Involved

Submit a Breakout Session Proposal for the 2025 UNA Annual Conference: Hope in Action!

Share your insights, bold ideas, or fresh perspectives to empower Utah’s nonprofit community. Submissions close Friday, May 2! Learn more.

Utah Philanthropy Day Nominations are OPEN | Submission Deadline: June 1

Nominations are now open for Utah Philanthropy Day—and we need your help to shine a spotlight on the individuals, organizations, and businesses making Utah better every day. Learn more and nominate.

Help Us Amplify the Positive Impacts of Nonprofits

We don’t need to tell anyone reading this Rapid Read about how nonprofits change lives for the better every day. But there are some loud voices with large followings who seek to demonize and diminish what we do. Help us combat these false narratives and tell the story of the true value and tremendous positive impacts of nonprofits. Share your nonprofit's story.

Joke of the Week

Q: Where does a sick ship go?
A: To the dock!

Have a joke that’ll make us laugh out loud? We’re all ears (and ready to chuckle)! Email us at info@utahnonprofits.org and share your humor with us—it might even make it into a future Rapid Read.