September 14, 2017
With Fall arriving and the holiday season around the corner, it’s about that time to review your state unemployment tax (SUTA) cost options. SUTA costs have increased for most states since 2009 — by as much as 345%! Nonprofits, governmental and tribal entities have the option to opt out of paying SUTA and instead, reimburse their state unemployment benefits paid to employees. The reimbursement financing option gives employers the opportunity to:
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[item]Avoid annually varying tax rates which create a statewide reserve against future unemployment risk[/item]
[item]Reduce the actual cost of benefits to dollar-for-dollar[/item]
[item]Avoid having to pay the pooled costs built into each state’s unemployment agency[/item]
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Choosing the reimbursement financing method is less costly for nonprofits however it comes with potential risks such as an unexpected loss of funding. At First Nonprofit, we have programs tailored to help nonprofits take advantage of savings while minimizing any potential risk that may arise. The deadline for many states to enroll in reimbursement financing is on November 30th, while for others it’s December 1st.
First Nonprofit Group provides nearly 2,000 nonprofits around the country with unemployment insurance at affordable rates. To find out how much money your organization can save, request an unemployment cost savings evaluation. Evaluations are free, there is no obligation to join, and an estimate of your 2018 unemployment rate is included!
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First Nonprofit has saved us so much money over the state’s program. We had one little glitch with the state recently and we contacted FNP immediately. FNP staff called us back immediately and moved to remedy the problem.
First Nonprofit has been a great partner. They have helped us saved hundreds of thousands of dollars! They have awesome resources for our nonprofit organization. Thanks for the partnership.
Life is certainly busy these days but having business partners like First Nonprofit has made some of the process hassle free. We have worked with this team for years. When we changed payroll systems, they outlined every step. I think this team is terrific and I know they get the job done! Thank you, Cruz, to all the team at FNP.
FNP has helped our agency to save thousands of dollars every year on our unemployment coverage. The service is phenomenal, and we are thankful to their team as our partner. My experience working with Marshall on the advocacy around UE for nonprofits was also a highlight as someone who teaches advocacy and lobbying for nonprofits. Really, your whole team is top shelf, so thank YOU!
Chicago Children’s Theatre has greatly benefited from our partnership with First Nonprofit, and I have always enjoyed working with the staff on our filings and any complicated questions. I would not hesitate to recommend First Nonprofit to fellow nonprofits. We’re very happy customers.
FNP is a great resource for Daniel Kids. To have a TPA that we can count on to take point on not only managing our unemployment claims, but to support and guide any protest hearing, is invaluable. All the professional support staff we have worked with have been excellent, very knowledgeable and responsive. We are grateful for the help and support, thank you.
When I first began in my position at my organization, I hadn’t had experience working with a company like FNP. The staff was so patient and helpful in helping to explain the benefits of First Nonprofit. Anytime I reach out with a question I receive a quick, clear, and thorough response. I’m so thankful that we decided to partner with FNP. Their excellence in customer service, coupled with their variety of packages frees us up to truly serve our staff and community with a peace of mind knowing that our organization is protected against unanticipated unemployment insurance expenses.
First Nonprofit gets an A+ in my book. You are so easy to work with & very knowledgeable! Whether it is my quarterly correspondence with Kim or my random interactions with Dawn about a bond … I am so pleased that I get to work with such a helpful company. Thank you!