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This Week @ UNA: January 14, 2025

Chill Out and Warm Up 🎿✨

Joke of the Week

Q: What do you call a snapshot from the North Pole?
A: Scroll down to see the answer.

Cold Weather, Hot Updates! ❄️🔥

🧤 Winter is doing its thing—frosty windshields and cozy sweaters are the norm. Brrr...but don’t let the chill bring you down! The Ice Castles in Midway are a great reason to love the cold. They open tomorrow, running through February 8. Think dazzling frozen sculptures, private alcoves, and even sleigh rides. Before you plan your icy adventure, check out this week’s Rapid Read. 

🌟 Dive into the Write to Win: Grant Series for Every Stage! This two-session, power-packed training will turn your proposals into irresistible funding magnets. Want to go even bigger? Elevate your expertise with the Nonprofit Credential in Fundraising and Development starting tomorrow (January 15)! 

🔥 Big news about the 2025 UNA Health Care Plan is here, and we’re breaking it all down for you.  Join us at the IMA Open House on Wednesday, January 29 to meet the new lead broker, get answers to your burning questions, and discover IMA’s full suite of resources. Bonus: enjoy snacks while you mingle with peers and pick up invaluable insights! 

Training and Events

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Member Benefits

GrantStation Updates

Starting February 1, 2025, GrantStation pricing will increase to $139. These changes reflect the ongoing expansion of GrantStation’s resources and tools, ensuring they provide you with an even greater value! 

Why the Price Increase?
GrantStation has made significant investments to expand and enhance the resources we provide. You now have access to even more powerful tools and features: 

  • An expanded database: Over the past two years, GrantStation has added more than 1,500 new funder profiles, bringing their total to over 12,000 as of November 2024. 
  • Targeted funder alerts: Members receive notifications for new funders and updates to saved profiles, helping them stay on top of funding opportunities. 
  • Improved search functionality: Advanced filters, including application deadlines, make it easier to find the right opportunities. 
  • Expanded tutorials and resources: More guides on building a grants program and writing successful proposals. 

Does Your Team Have Health Insurance? 

It's open enrollment season! Do need an employee health insurance plan or looking to change your coverage?

Learn more about the UNA Group Health Insurance plan.   

New Membership Benefit: Little Green Light

Transform your nonprofit's workflow with Little Green Light, an all-in-one donor management software designed to make your life easier. From tracking donors to managing events, LGL has you covered. Start your free trial today! 

For UNA Members: Access a 30-day free trial and $100 off your first-year subscription with referral code: utahnonprofits  

Here’s what people are saying:  

"I LOVE LGL. The value for the price is amazing, customer service is great, and it’s focused enough that it doesn’t have a ton of bells and whistles we didn’t need. We use it to manage donors, track event attendance, and accept applications for open calls for our small arts nonprofit. For us, it’s perfect!"  — A happy user on Reddit 

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

Nonprofit Community Calendar

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

Community Needs Assessment: Real Estate

Feeling cramped at the office or need event space? We want to hear from you! Take this quick survey (5-10 minutes) to share your space needs. One respondent will be chosen to receive one FREE registration for a Nonprofit Credential course!

In Case You Missed It

Action Alert: Sign On to the Nonprofit Community Letter to 119th Congress 

UNA Board Updates

After six years of dedicated service Peggy Green, Paul Burnett, and Dr. Ruby Chou will be leaving the UNA Board, effective January 31. Not only did they serve on the board, but all served on the Executive Committee and led UNA through the COVID-19 pandemic. Utah is better for their service, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment and years of thoughtful, diligent support.

There is much at stake for charitable nonprofits as the 119th Congress gets busy on tax and spending priorities. Lawmakers will decide momentous policy questions that can have a profound impact – positive or negative – on the ability of local organizations to improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance the public good. Sign onto the Nonprofit Community Letter to ensure Representatives and Senators understand the importance and impact of charitable organizations to their constituents and communities. Learn more.

Joke of the Week

Q: What do you call a snapshot from the North Pole?
A: A polaroid!

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.