Benefits of Membership

UNA offers a wide variety of educational, networking, and time and cost saving benefits that bring real value to membership. You can earn back the cost of your dues in no time by taking advantage of these opportunities. To learn more about membership in UNA call Nora Trinidad-Scholle at 888-596-1801.

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Joint UCA & UNA Memberships

We are happy to also offer joint memberships for the Utah Cultural Alliance and the Utah Nonprofits Association. Join both organizations at the same time and save 10%! Use this link to complete your Joint Membership with the Utah Cultural Alliance! Once you identify your 'Membership Type' and click 'Join' you will be directed to another page where you can select 'Signup for a UNA membership and receive a 10% discount on your UCA and UNA memberships!". The process is automated at that point.

UNA Membership Benefits

Management Tools

UNA staff members provide technical assistance to your organization with answers to your operational questions. We have collected resources and experiences from many sources to help you navigate the daily life of a nonprofit organization. You may find answers in the concept maps and curated resources on our members-only FAQ Resources Page. You can also contact us with your question and we will answer in 1-2 business days. If we don't have a resource for you, we'll do our best to find one!

UNA provides targeted training programs throughout Utah. These workshops are designed to cultivate success for member organizations by increasing impact, achieving operational excellence, and increasing funding. View our Training and Events Calendar. Read more about our Nonprofit Organizational Credential program here. The Credential workshops focus on 9 areas designed to develop best practices for your organization. Incorporating classroom learning and implementing plug and play tools lead to high level operations for which your organization receives evidence-based recognition that donors and funders can see.

The Utah Nonprofit Executive Director Discussion Group, UNA hosts workshops and round tables around the state to bring together executive directors to address relevant issues. The environment is safe and interactive allowing for real problem solving with plenty of time for networking. We also provide an exclusive executive directors-only LinkedIn group.

Budget & Cash Flow Toolkits developed by New York Council of Nonprofits with the needs and resources of smaller and medium sized nonprofits in mind. Fool-proof tools for developing streamlined, compliant, and easy to understand budgets and cash flow projections at a great member rate!

UNA provides valuable networking opportunities with your nonprofit colleagues. We host networking socials statewide for members; the relaxed atmosphere is a great way to learn about your peers, form relationships and create collaborations. These opportunities help you connect with the deep body of knowledge that you and your UNA colleagues represent.

The Business Marketplace contains UNA business members who are providing services specifically geared to benefit nonprofit organizations; one-stop shopping when looking for vendors to serve your organization.

In 2001, UNA established a Standard of Ethics Program for member organizations. The intent of this policy is to educate the nonprofit sector in Utah, to raise the quality of ethical management in Utah nonprofits, and to lift up the nonprofits in our community that demonstrate genuine integrity. Adherence to these ethical standards provide enhanced protection for our members, mitigate the need for outside watchdogs and reveal to donors those organizations that most merit their trust and confidence. We also provide the members-only Standards of Ethics Resource Guide to help you establish operations in your organization that meet these standards.

Member organizations may use the UNA conference room for board meetings and other small events. The room can handle 20 people comfortably and free parking is available.

Fundraising Tools

UNA offers benefits from GrantStation, such as subscribing to their weekly newsletter the GrantStation Insider, and discounted membership with GrantStation.com.

UNA has partnered with Simple Charity Registration.com  to provide members a 30% discount on a simple, online solution to the state charity registration process.

Affinity Fundraising Registration is providing UNA Members a full-service solution to the multi-state registration challenge with exclusive discounts for UNA members!

Communication and Technology Tools

UNA members can access a free brand and website assessment by Third Sun Productions. This includes a one-hour consultation and delivery of steps you can take to improve your brand and website.

As a valued UNA member, you can save today on a new website from Firespring, a company that provides robust online tools and stunning websites to help nonprofits raise money, manage events and more.

Members can access budget and cash flow toolkits, developed by NYCON with the needs and resources of small and medium nonprofits in mind. Fool-proof tools for developing easy to understand budgets and cash flow projections at a great member rate!

Human Resources Tools

Coeus Global offers UNA members up to 60% savings on background screening for prospective employees and volunteers. They also offer custom screening packages and no-cost compliance and risk management consulting.

The Employers Council offers free or low-cost human resource consulting ranging from specific employee issues to the creation of a comprehensive employee manual.

Member organizations may post positions on the UNA Job Board at no charge. The UNA Job Board is recognized as the best nonprofit job board in Utah.

UNA provides the nonprofit community with a biannual Utah Nonprofit Compensation and Benefit Report so you can meet your legal requirements regarding executive compensation. Members who participate in the survey can access the report at no charge.

To help nonprofits connect with individuals interested in serving on nonprofit boards we have a LinkedIn group: Utah Nonprofits Association Board Connection. Simply join the group to post your vacant positions or to post your individual interest to sit on a board.

Insurance

UNA’s Group Health Insurance program is provided through Regence and is managed by Beehive Insurance. Members can see significant savings with our group plan. We have expanded our list of brokers that can provide you the UNA Group Health Insurance to include Team Nash. Also, take advantage of group dental and vision plans.

UNA offers members a telehealth benefit from HealthiestYou for your employees at a great rate! Lower health care costs, provide convenience for your employees and join the 21st Century all at the same time!

UNA has partnered with Colonial Life and Allstate to provide 2 options for supplemental medical benefits. Nonprofit employers can expand benefit packages to include a choice of Accident, Disability, Critical Illness or Whole Life Insurance for employees. We also work with Healthiest You to provide members with a discounted telehealth benefit.

First Nonprofit Companies offers UNA members an alternative to paying state-funded unemployment taxes by establishing an individual, self-funded unemployment trust. Participating organizations are now saving as much as 20%.

Supplies & Services

Staples Business Advantage offers volume prices (10-15% savings), with no minimum purchase, easy online ordering, and free delivery.

Members can use UNA’s color copier for self service copies at below market prices. Call UNA, 801 596-1800, to reserve a time to use our copy machine.