With ongoing funding cuts and rising operational costs, nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to do more with less. Every dollar matters to advancing your mission—but you may be losing funds in ways you don’t even realize. With over 40 years serving nonprofits—and uniquely formed under a nonprofit model—UST Workforce Solutions has the expertise and tools to help you uncover hidden savings and prioritize your mission. 

Through our partnership with UST, members have access to essential Workforce, HR and Unemployment solutions that meet the unique needs of nonprofit employers.         

UST offers cost-saving programs designed to improve cash flow, mitigate risk, ensure HR compliance, and add operational efficiencies so you can do more to impact your local communities.  

Service highlights include: 

  • Comprehensive Unemployment Claims Administration and expert advice paired with unique funding options to help mitigate unemployment costs and build a financial asset for your organization.   
  • A cloud-based HR Platform of integrated resources and training supported by live HR experts to answer complex questions, helping nonprofits create a safe, compliant, and productive workplace. 
  • Award-winning Outplacement and Career Transition services that add impact to your severance packages and build goodwill with employees. 

Whether your primary focus is to protect your assets, ensure compliance, reduce unemployment costs, or to build a thriving work culture to keep your employees engaged, UST has a solution for you.  

Over 2,200 nonprofit employers saved more than $59 million in HR and unemployment claims costs with UST Workforce Solutions in just one year alone.   

Take a look at UST’s general affinity partner GI-Kit which contains a lot of helpful information on their available programs and services. 

To learn more, visit UST online or contact a dedicated UST Workforce Consultant for a free Program Evaluation at 888-249-4788.  

Be sure to mention your membership with LeadingAge Kansas to receive your Member Benefits, including: 

  • Complimentary 2-Year Unemployment Savings Projection 
  • Free 60-Day Trial of UST HR Workplace 
  • $240 annual member savings off the standard rate for the UST HR Workplace platform, now offered as a stand-alone product. *Note: for those interested in unemployment solutions, HR Workplace is offered as part of UST’s Trust and Secure products at no additional cost. 
  • Exclusive Nonprofit Content and State-Specific News 
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Nicole Schings
Nicole Schings is the Director of Member Services and Business Development. Nicole joined the association in 2018, and oversees our Member Services program, our Partnership and Associate Member relationships, and our online education system. A graduate of Washburn University, Nicole uses her 22 years of experience in the association world to enhance the support of our members, problem solve their issues and bring new partners into the LeadingAge Kansas family. Outside of work, Nicole is passionate about geocaching and moments spent with her dog, Blu. You can reach Nicole directly at 785.670.8048.