June 22, 2020
As nonprofits face unprecedented financial challenges due to COVID-19, your action is needed in requesting the State of Florida to waive the remaining 50% reimbursable unemployment charges after the 50% provided in the CARES Act. Contact Governor DeSantis and your legislators via phone and email asking the following:
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We are requesting a waiver from the State of Florida’s requirement that reimbursing employers reimburse the State for unemployment charges when those charges are for COVID-19 related unemployment claims.
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FIRST, please call and email your Senate and House legislators asking for their support. It is crucial to let them know that many nonprofits will go bankrupt if the State of Florida does not grant this waiver.
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SECOND, contact Governor DeSantis and key staff:
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Governor Ron DeSantis
850-717-9337
GovernorRon.Desantis@eog.myflorida.com
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Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Ken Lawson
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THIRD, contact key committee members:
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House Committee on Ways & Means
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Representative Bryan Avila
Phones: 850-717-5111 or 315-805-5127
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Representative Michael Grant
Phones: 850-717-5075 or 941-613-0914
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House Subcommittee on Workforce Development & Tourism
*Representative Rene Plasencia
Phones: 850-717-5050 or 321-383-5151
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Representative Jayer Williamson
Phones: 850-717-5003 or 850-889-4974
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House Committee on Health & Human Services
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Representative Ray Wesley Rodrigues
Phones: 850-717-5076 or 239-433-6501
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Representative Cary Pigman
Phones: 850-717-5055 or 863-386-6000 or 863-462-501
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House Committee on Appropriations
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Representative W. Travis Cummings
Phones: 850-717-5018 or 904-278-576
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Representative Dane Eagle
Phones: 850-717-5077 or 239-772-1291
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Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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Senator Ed Hooper
Phones: 717-771-2102
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Senator Kevin Rader
Phone: 561-443-8170
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Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Senator Rob Bradley
Phones: 904-278-2085 or 888-347-3483
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Senator Wilton Simpson
Phone: 352-688-5077
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Senate Committee on Finance and Tax
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Senator George B. Gainer
Phone: 850-747-5454
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Senator Joe Gruters
Phone: 941-378-6309
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Senate Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
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Senator Aaron Bean
Phone: 904-757-5039
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Senator Gayle Harrell
Phone: 772-221-4019
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Senate Subcommittee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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Senator Lauren Book
Phone: 954-424-6674
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Senator Debbie Mayfield
Phone: 321-409-2025
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Working with Marshal Whittey at First Nonprofit has been a great experience. He handles our request as a priority and goes above and beyond to resolve any issues we have in a timely manner. Marshall follows through to the end and ensures our needs are met. He has been a great resource for LSC and our “go to” for any tax questions we may have. With LSC transitioning several facilities into one federal tax identification number, First Nonprofit was able to assist and provide guidance with best practices resolving claims to each entity. Additionally First Nonprofit provided knowledge (information materials) and one on one training to HRS group with best practices to handle claims state adjudicated, fraudulent claims, and appeals. And processing information in the First Nonprofit [unemployment claims] system allows for timely information can be collected.
My experience with FNP has been wonderful. Unemployment in general is quite confusing and FNP has simplified the process for us. Everyone we have reached out to or worked with has been very helpful and follows up to be sure we understand the information. I am so happy we made the switch to FNP!
First Nonprofit smoothed the unemployment perils for our organization during Covid. Without the ability to cap our UI exposure, we would not have been able to weather the storm. The program worked perfectly and we have come out of the pandemic ready to forge on. Thanks FNP!
My experience with the FNP has been fantastic. The idea of setting funds aside for the unemployment tax liability is a bedrock for nonprofit organizations like mine, namely ASHBA; what is even more advantageous is having the FNP as a custodian of those funds. 100% recommended!
I would like to comment on my experience with FNP….to date our District has saved $1,000’s of dollars by being enrolled in the First Nonprofit program. My only regret is that we did not know about this method of paying unemployment tax years ago….as I had figured about five years
ago, had we enrolled 15-20 years ago, we could have saved our small school district upwards of $500,000 in payments to IDES. Also we would have had a pretty hefty sum of money in our Reserve Account. Thankfully I attended a workshop hosted by First Nonprofit back in 2015 which got the ball rolling!
I have worked with the First Non-Profit Team for many years, and I appreciate the quick response and care that Cecilia and the team provides anytime I have questions. While there are other providers that may provide like services, First Nonprofit will always be my first choice! I appreciate you!
First Nonprofit has been easy to work with and makes the administrative process easier and smoother. We enjoy working with you.
Luckily for us, our interactions regarding any issues with staffing has been very minimal! I can say that all other interactions with regards to billing, 941 reporting, etc. have been extremely pleasant, accommodating and easy to work with. Kim Ghanayem is always prompt, professional and friendly. Thank you so much!