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Scam Alert: Beware of ERTC Firms Bearing Gifts The National Council of Nonprofits recently shared information on tax scams identified by the Internal Revenue Service that are targeting nonprofit organizations. The IRS released its annual Dirty Dozen list representing, as they put it, “the worst of the worst tax scams.” Among this year’s scams is aggressive marketing schemes…

POV: Got time for a quick five words? By Jill Bennett “What are the five most important words for mental health?” When that question appeared in my news feed, I thought, five words? I’ve got time for 5 words. So, I clicked on the link and learned that the five words form the question, “What…

New and Renewed Friendships: April 2023 JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW AND RETURNING NONPROFIT FRIENDS, FROM MARCH 2023, TO THE UNA COMMUNITY. Allen and Alice Stokes Nature Center The Allen & Alice Stokes Nature Center is Cache Valley’s local nature center and outdoor exploration hub for people of all ages. We are proud to…

Press Release: UNA Supports Passage of SB223 into Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY, UT— In a significant win for Utah’s nonprofit sector, SB223, Charitable Contribution Amendments, has passed through the legislature and been signed into law by the Governor. The bill, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader, Luz Escamilla, will create a new Nonprofit Capacity Fund…

POV: What Does It Mean to Be Great? (Spoiler: you’d qualify by my criteria) By Jill Bennett If Coretta Scott King was right when she said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members,” then I can’t think of any community in any time that is greater…

New and Renewed Friendships: March 2023 JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW AND RETURNING NONPROFIT FRIENDS, FROM FEBRUARY 2023, TO THE UNA COMMUNITY. American Red Cross The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The Utah Red Cross…

POV: Shifting Perspective—The Value of Unlearning By Jill Bennett Whenever I’m hiking uphill and need to remove one of my (many) layers, I’m reminded of the wonder I felt the first time I read the novel Heidi. As she ascends the mountain on her way to live with her grandfather, she removes sweaters, coats, and shoes…

New and Renewed Friendships: February 2023 JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW AND RETURNING NONPROFIT FRIENDS, FROM JANUARY 2023, TO THE UNA COMMUNITY. Adopt-A-Native Elder Program Adopt-A-Native-Elder (A.N.E.) serves to help reduce extreme poverty and hardship facing traditional Elders living on the Navajo Reservation. A.N.E. is a trusted humanitarian organization focused on delivering food, medical…

Guest Article: Being W.I.S.E. Builds Trust By Utah Division of Consumer Protection Without knowing you personally, I can’t say for sure what kind of person you are. Unfortunately, the same goes for your nonprofit organization. Consumers and potential donors have no shortage of options when deciding where they want to donate; and with the availability of…

POV: The Fragility of Nonprofits—Myth or Reality By Jill Bennett When someone learns that I work for a nonprofit, they often coo, “Oh my goodness, that’s soo important and soo special,” followed by treating me like I am a mystic, slightly daft, or a 21st century version of Mother Teresa. (For the record, I am neither mystic…