As a nonprofit employer in North Dakota, 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.
North Dakota’s UI landscape makes this a particularly good time to take a closer look. The state’s taxable wage base climbed to $46,600 in 2026, up from $45,100 the year before. That is one of the higher wage bases in the country, which means tax-paying employers are calculating SUI on a larger chunk of each employee’s pay. 501(c)(3) organizations have a unique alternative: they may elect to reimburse the state for actual unemployment benefits paid to former employees instead of paying quarterly unemployment taxes. When managed proactively, that option can result in meaningful savings, and it is one that many North Dakota nonprofits have not revisited in years.
In this session, we’ll 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’ll cover the reimbursing option specifically, including what it is, who it works well for, and when it doesn’t make sense.
This session is designed for Executive Directors, CFOs, Controllers, and HR Directors who want practical information they can actually use. By the end of this 30-minute session, you will have:
- A clearer picture of what’s 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
This webinar is provided as general advice and information, and should not be construed as legal advice. Neither 501(c) Agencies Trust nor 501(c) Insurance Programs, Inc. (collectively 501) guarantees that the information herein is complete or correct, and 501 disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this webinar or information given verbally or in written form. Please consult licensed legal counsel in the viewer’s state.
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