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Comprehensive support for nonprofits

Budget savings through unemployment claims management, reimbursing administration, and HR assistance

Established in 1982 by a dozen nonprofits, the 501(c) Agencies Trust is a national organization that assists nonprofits like yours with leaving the state unemployment tax system and becoming reimbursing employers.

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Key benefits to working with 501(c) Agencies Trust

501(c) Agencies Trust specializes in optimizing nonprofit operations by efficiently managing unemployment claims and providing robust HR support, resulting in substantial cost savings. Explore the advantages of Trust membership for your nonprofit below.

Dedicated unemployment claims representative

A single point of contact
Your organization is assigned a dedicated unemployment claims professional who understands the rules governing your state’s unemployment benefits and will help you navigate those rules to reduce your liability through best-in-industry management.

Unlimited access to unemployment hearing representatives

When an unemployment hearing professional is needed, you have one
Unemployment hearings have their own rules and personalities. Hearing professionals understand how to provide you with the best opportunity to avoid unnecessary claims charges.

Unlimited access to senior HR professionals

A proper HR function is your best liability defense
Proper HR practices are key to reducing unemployment costs and liability. Our team of seasoned nonprofit HR professionals helps augment your existing HR function to protect your organization.

Background and identity services

Better hiring means fewer unemployment claims
Avoiding unemployment claims often starts at the hiring phase of employment. We provide access to best-in-class background checks to help you hire the right people the first time.

Talent acquisition services

Affordable talent acquisition program
Employees are your greatest expense and liability. To strengthen your hiring practices, we offer best-in-industry talent acquisition services at a below-market rate.

Re-employment tools and support for separated employees

Help your separated staff find their next job
When former employees find work faster, you save money through reduced unemployment benefit charges. Members of the trust have access to free reemployment services, also known as outplacement, to help former employees of your organization find a new job quickly after a layoff.

Conservatively managed investment income

Benefit from individual reserve accounts
Member claims charges are paid from their dedicated reserve account, which a Board of Trustees conservatively manages to grow their money and provide another level of financial flexibility.

Protection from catastrophic unemployment events

Stop Loss protection
When an organization suddenly loses funding or experiences large separation activity, stop-loss coverage protects Trust Members and reduces the financial blow.

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