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This Week @ UNA: February 11, 2025

Cheering You On 💖

Joke of the Week

Q: Why couldn't the computer go out to dinner on Valentine's Day?
A: Scroll down to see the answer!

Share Your Stories

This Valentine’s season, we’re celebrating the heart of our community—YOU! Nonprofits like yours bring love, hope, and positive change to our communities every day. You’re out there making a difference, so let’s make sure people see it. 

 Tag UNA when you share your stories of impact, resilience, uncertainty, or a moment that made your heart swell—we’ll help amplify your voice. 

💕 Tag @utahnonprofits on social media or email your blog links to us. Let’s spread the love!

2025 UNA Annual Conference: Hope in Action

September 18, 2025, at the Davis Conference Center. Registration opens in June! 

Training and Events

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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.

Member Benefits

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.   

20% Off Dental and Vision Insurance through Dentist Direct 

Save up to 20% on Dental and Vision Coverage through the UNA plans administered by Dentist DIRECT. Dentist DIRECT can also provide Financial Stability when it comes to your Dental and Vision benefits. This benefit is exclusive to UNA members! 

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! 

Get $100 off the retail price by using the UNA referral link in the Member Info Hub. 

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 

Watch a more detailed demo on Little Green Light. 

Save the Date!

New Membership Benefit: MyBoardPacket

Announcing your newest Member Benefit, FREE access to MyBoardPacket—a $2500 savings!

MyBoardPacket is a practical, secure online board management system that allows nonprofits of all sizes to safely organize and distribute essential information. Create and manage subcommittees, grant custom levels of access, store minutes and important policy documents, conduct votes, and so much more—all on an encrypted, secure platform.

To create your custom board portal, visit the UNA Member Info Hub and navigate to Member Benefits and Discounts. Click on MyBoardPacket and complete the short form to share setup information for your organization. We'll forward to the MyBoardPacket team who will get you up and running in a few business days. It's that simple. 

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 Foundation of Utah

Invest in Success is a leadership development initiative designed to educate and empower emerging nonprofit leaders. Through this program, you will receive intensive coaching and mentoring in essential leadership skills such as board engagement, strategic communication, and financial management. Applications close February 28. Learn more. 

NTEN’s AI Resource Hub

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, artificial intelligence has likely become a frequent topic in your nonprofit’s discussions—from staff meetings and board conversations to funder and partner dialogues. The National Council of Nonprofits has supported Maryland Nonprofits and NTEN in efforts to equip state associations and their members with AI-related resources.

The new AI Resource Hub is designed specifically for nonprofits, providing them with essential tools and guidance to harness AI’s benefits ethically while minimizing risks to their organization and community. Whether for individuals or entire teams, this hub offers videos, publications, courses, and a variety of resources from NTEN and other nonprofits to build informed, intentional AI practices. Spread the word to ensure nonprofits of all sizes have access to these critical resources! Learn more.

New and Renewed Friendships: January

Join us in welcoming our new and returning nonprofit friends from January to the UNA community.

Utah Young Humanitarian Award, presented by Youthlinc.

This award recognizes exceptional Utah students (high school juniors & seniors and college undergraduates) who have demonstrated a strong commitment to community service. With $32,000 in college scholarships, they award five high school and five college students each year. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. Learn more.

Guest Article—The Ultimate Guide to RFPs for Nonprofits: 7 Steps to Securing the Right Investment Advisor

Selecting the right investment partner is critical for nonprofits to ensure financial stability and long-term growth. A well-executed Request for Proposal (RFP) process can help your organization identify the best fit by fostering transparency, encouraging competition, and ensuring a thorough evaluation of candidates. However, managing an RFP requires careful planning, clear communication, and attention to detail. Learn more.

In Case You Missed It

Join the UNA Team!

Utah Nonprofits Association is hiring a Vice President of Nonprofit Engagement and Strategic Initiatives! This visionary leader will oversee exciting new programs like the inaugural Utah Nonprofit Film Festival and a statewide Giving Day, while also supporting UNA’s signature events, including Utah Philanthropy Day and the Annual Conference. If you’re passionate about strengthening Utah’s nonprofit sector through collaboration, storytelling, and innovative campaigns, we want to hear from you! Learn more. 

Latest Updates on Public Policy Impacting Nonprofits

Want the latest scoop on public policy that may affect your organization? Our Newsroom is always buzzing with updates to keep you in the know and informed. 

Joke of the Week

Q: Why couldn't the computer go out to dinner on Valentine's Day?
A: It had a virus!

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.