One of Utah’s most iconic nonprofits is the Utah Film Center, an organization dedicated to connecting communities through the power of film. They offer exhibitions, media arts education, and artist support through production resources, mentoring and sponsorships. In 2023, they hosted 439 events, engaging over 29,000 Utahns directly and reaching over 1.5 million people through on-air partnerships.

As an active organization that reaches millions of people, it’s important for the Utah Film Center to have an easy-to-use business credit card. Each of its program managers has their own credit card that’s used for a wide variety of purchases, ranging from program supplies to film equipment.

Previously, the film center had business credit cards that weren’t user-friendly and didn’t synergize with their banking products. To save time and improve the experience of its employees, the Utah Film Center needed business credit cards that would work seamlessly with its bank. And that’s where the Zions Bank Business Credit Card came in.

“After making the transition to Zions Bank, we were pleased with the business credit card and how the bank provided a one-stop shop for our financial needs,” says John Kirsling, finance director for the Utah Film Center. “It was easy to give our employees access to their own business credit card, set spending limits and manage spending.”

In addition to offering an easy setup for users, Kirsling notes the value of having a business credit card that makes it easy to accumulate rewards on purchases, with no annual fee.

“As a nonprofit organization, it’s important for us to maximize our financial resources,” Kirsling explains. “The rewards we earn for common business purchases — redeemed as a statement credit — help us stretch our budget, allowing us to invest more in our programs and events. Looking back on our purchases, the points we built up were substantial and a pleasant surprise to our organization.”

In addition to the practical benefits of its business credit cards, the Utah Film Center greatly values the relationship with its Zions Bank relationship manager and other resources from Zions Bank.

“With our Zions Banker in our corner, it feels like we have another team member,” says Kirsling. “She responds quickly to our questions and consistently steers us in the right direction — even if we reach out to her late on a Friday afternoon. And when working with anyone from Zions Bank — whether it’s a teller or someone in online banking — we appreciate the consistent helpful and professional service we receive.”

Kirsling says their relationship manger made it easy to meet their financial needs that went beyond business credit cards, including insurance and traditional loans. Recently, the Utah Film Center leveraged a Zions Bank Commercial Real Estate loan to purchase a building that will help amplify its mission to foster critical awareness and artistic expression through the power of film.

“Managing our finances efficiently is crucial to our mission of connecting communities through film,” says Kirsling. “Working with Zions Bank has been a game-changer. The cash back rewards, flexibility and control that our Zions Bank credit card offers make it an invaluable tool for our organization.”

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