*BOGO* 2026 Nonprofit Credential in Advocacy and Civic Engagement (Oct. 28 & 29) & Leadership and Organizational Culture (Nov. 4 & 5)

Description

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to expand your capacity at a price that fits your budget! By registering for Advocacy and Civic Engagement Credential, you will get access to the Leadership and Organizational Culture Credential at 75% off.

Combining the Advocacy and Civic Engagement Credential with the Leadership and Organizational Culture Credential, you will gain the skills to take your organization to the next level. 

In the Credential for Advocacy and Civic Engagement, Learn how to:

• Develop a comprehensive advocacy plan for your organization
• Craft a public narrative that drives action and change
• Keep your nonprofit organization protected by learning about advocacy and lobbying laws
• Engage more effectively with your elected officials

In the Credential for Leadership and Organizational Culture, Learn how to:

• Develop your personal executive leadership plan
• Cultivate board and staff alignment
• Streamline your operations with your core values and vision
• Build in steps for your organization's strategic plan

Be bold and make your organization heard to create a lasting impact for your community.

Upon completion, your organization will earn the Nonprofit Credential Advocacy and Civic Engagement Badge and the Nonprofit Credential in Leadership and Organizational Culture Badge, both a mark of excellence to share with your network and show the world you’re serious about making an impact.

Note: The Nonprofit Credential program is for 501(c) organizations only. 

Learn more about Badge Requirements for the Nonprofit Credential in Advocacy and Civic Engagement.
Learn more about the Nonprofit Credential in Leadership and Organizational Culture

Cost
UNA Members: $250 for the first person/$60 for each additional participant
Not-Yet Members: $500 for the first person/$120 for each additional participant

Advocacy and Civic Engagement Course Dates (Dates Subject to Change):
Online Training Sessions
Day 1: Wednesday October 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Day 2: Thursday October 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Organizational Consultation
40-minute consult on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 (Dates are subject to change.)

Leadership and Organizational Culture Course Dates (Dates Subject to Change):
Online Training Sessions
Day 1: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Day 2: Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Organizational Consultation 
20-minute consult on Wednesday, December 3 or Thursday, December 4, 2026

Location
Online via Zoom

This event includes access to both Credentials. You can register for only the Advocacy and Civic Engagement Credential here, and only the Leadership and Organizational Culture Credential here.

Advocacy and Civic Engagement Subject Matter Expert: Jennifer Seelig

Jennifer Seelig has been involved in politics and public service for three decades at a policy-making and leadership level in both the private and public sectors for such entities as the City of Salt Lake, the Utah League of Cities and Towns, 1-800 CONTACTS, and for Utah State University. Jennifer was elected by District 23 residents in November of 2006 to the Utah House of Representatives. In 2012, her caucus colleagues elected her House Minority Leader - the first female in Utah’s history to serve in this role. She retired from elected office in 2015 in order to finish her PhD in Political Science -which was completed in the fall of 2018 from the University of Utah. Jennifer's research area of interest is in community based organizations and their capacity to empower people politically. She has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Utah and a BA in English from the University of Louisville.

Leadership and Organizational Culture Subject Matter Expert: Jory Macomber

Jory Macomber has served as the Executive Director of four nonprofits, most recently at Canyonlands Field Institute in Moab and before that at Kimball Art Center in Park City. He has also served on three nonprofit boards where he has chaired their Strategic Planning committees.

Jory has a Masters of Education in independent school leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University. Before leading nonprofits, Jory worked as a high school history teacher and baseball coach for fifteen years in New Hampshire. He loves to teach and to learn from his students.