10 Sep Strategically Managing Unemployment Costs in Minnesota for Nonprofit Employers Strategically Managing Unemployment Costs in Minnesota for Nonprofit Employers Thursday, September 10, 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 Minnesota, it's easy to view unemployment insurance as just another cost of doing business. 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. Minnesota's unemployment taxable wage base has climbed from $35,000 in 2022 to $44,000 in 2026, a 26% increase in four years. Because the wage base is set by law at 60% of the state's average annual wage, it will keep rising automatically every year, regardless of what your organization does. On top of that, Minnesota layers a separate base tax rate, currently 0.40% for 2026, on top of each employer's experience rate. That means cost pressure is coming from two directions at once, and managing your claims history is one of the few levers you actually control. It is also worth knowing that the U.S. Department of Labor recently flagged concerns about fraud, waste, and abuse in Minnesota's unemployment program and is deploying a specialized review team to the state. For any employer, whether paying quarterly contributions or reimbursing claims directly, charges that should not have been approved can quietly drive up costs year after year, and increased federal scrutiny makes this a good time to get ahead of it. Knowing how to review, respond to, and protest claims activity is one of the most practical steps a nonprofit employer can take to protect its budget. 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.