17 Sep Strategically Managing Unemployment Costs in Washington for Nonprofit Employers Strategically Managing Unemployment Costs in Washington for Nonprofit Employers Thursday, September 17, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 1.00 PDCs Provider: 501(c) Services Course Name: 501(c) Services Webcasts (1.00) Speaker: Jenessa Ponco Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning Registration URL: http://www.501c.com Email Details A clearer picture of what is driving your unemployment costs A working understanding of all options available to 501(c)(3) organizations, including reimbursing Concrete steps for becoming a more proactive manager of your unemployment insurance Practical guidance on reviewing and responding to claims activity to avoid paying costs you should not owe Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation As a nonprofit employer in Washington, unemployment insurance can feel like a fixed cost. Something that just shows up on a bill and gets paid. But 501(c)(3) organizations have options that often go unexplored, and small decisions can add up to meaningful savings. Washington's unemployment taxable wage base is already one of the highest in the country, and it keeps climbing. It has risen from $62,500 in 2022 to $78,200 in 2026, a 25% increase in four years. Because the wage base resets every year at 80% of the state's average annual wage, and Washington's average wage has been climbing sharply, that upward trend is not likely to slow down. On the rate side, Washington caps the combined experience and social cost tax at 6%, so there is a ceiling. But where your organization lands under that ceiling still depends heavily on claims history, and that is exactly where proactive management pays off. In this session, we will cut through the complexity and give you a straightforward look at how the system works, where the real cost drivers are, and what your organization can do about them. We will cover the reimbursing option specifically, including what it is, who it works well for, and when it does not make sense. If you are already reimbursing, we will discuss strategies for minimizing claims and protecting your reimbursing account. This session is designed for Executive Directors, CFOs, Controllers, and HR Directors who want practical information they can actually use.