The Utah Nonprofits Association will provide its members and partners the opportunity to engage in meaningful and dynamic relationships. UNA will:

UNIFY: Be the connector of nonprofits and communities in the delivery of nonprofit programs and services

STRENGTHEN: Be the portal of nonprofit expertise, education, information and benefits

ELEVATE" Be the voice and promote the essential value of the nonprofit community

UNA's Priority Strategies

UNIFY

• Create opportunities for networking and collaborations between nonprofits, government and business groups
• Create opportunities for networking and collaborations among nonprofit subgroups
• Develop a process for quick assessment, response and action to evolving nonprofit and community needs

STRENGTHEN

• Explore and implement the use of appropriate technology and/or other methods to support delivery of statewide services
• Complete a feasibility assessment of an accreditation program for members to increase marketability and credibility with stakeholders
• Provide access to affordable training and conferences that meet a variety of nonprofit organizational needs throughout Utah
• Further develop and implement the communication strategy that includes sharing of relevant nonprofit information to the right audience and in the most effective way
• Provide a spectrum of services that support entry level to seasoned nonprofit staff and volunteers
• Investigate and create nonprofit discount and reciprocal agreements for member training with nonprofit support organizations
• Review member fee structure - Implement changes to best meet membership needs
• Increase nonprofit volunteer capacity

ELEVATE

• Launch a public awareness campaign targeted to the for-profit and government sectors that elevates the importance of nonprofits in Utah
• Include on the Board of Directors individuals from government and private sectors as well as broad and inclusive representation from nonprofit organizations
• Provide compelling annual reports on the Utah nonprofit sector such as the Impact of the Utah Nonprofit Sector, Salary Survey, Legislative Fact Sheet and UNA Annual Report
• Identify, address and, as the opportunity arises, introduce legislation for issues that impact the nonprofit sector

SUSTAIN

• Diversify funding sources to ensure that revenue streams, programs and operations are not overly reliant on any one source
• Explore opportunities to partner or merge with nonprofit support partners to increase efficiencies, improve services and better leverage resources and infrastructure
• Complete an aspirational organizational chart to support the 3-year strategic and growth plan
• Explore and implement the use of appropriate technology to support UNA's work
• Develop a succession plan for all staff positions to ensure continuity of services upon staff vacancy