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POV: Is it Really the Little Things That Count? By Jill Bennett Is the phrase, “It’s the little things that count,” any more than just a cliché? If you’re pulled in too many directions to read this entire post, let me give you the Too Long/Didn’t Read version (aka, TL/DR): I believe the saying is…

New Nonprofit Member Benefit from BetterHelp Looking for real ways to support your team? UNA is thrilled to announce our newest member benefit with BetterHelp. Starting in June, UNA’s nonprofit members—including all staff, board members, and official volunteers—will have access to convenient and professional therapy online. BetterHelp is the world’s leading online therapy platform with…

Our 2022 Annual Report We are pleased to announce that our 2022 UNA Annual Report is now available! The Annual Report will remain available on our website, along with reports from years past. As the advocate, voice, and champion of every nonprofit in the state of Utah, UNA owes its success to the tireless efforts of…

Call to Action: Support the Charitable Act Join UNA in urging our elected officials to support the Charitable Act, which would incentive charitable giving for low-income to middle-income taxpayers by creating a universal charitable deduction in addition to the standard deduction for taxpayers who do not itemize. The Charitable Act encourages continued growth in giving…

POV: Is love really all you need? By Jill Bennett “Love conquers all.” This 2200-year-old phrase, attributed to Virgil, feels like a platitude that BCE Romans would graffiti onto a wall or use as a bumper sticker on a chariot, no doubt steered by Russell Crowe in full armor and sandals, racing around the Coliseum.…

New and Renewed Friendships: May 2023 JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW AND RETURNING NONPROFIT FRIENDS, FROM APRIL 2023, TO THE UNA COMMUNITY. AFP Utah Association of Fundraising Professionals, Utah Chapter (AFP Utah) is Utah’s only organization dedicated to the professional development of fundraisers in the state. Started in November 1985 as the Utah Society…

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…