Employer of Record

Through our partnership with Gusto, NOPI serves as the legal Employer of Record for Model A and select Model C/C+ fiscally sponsored organizations. This specialized support allows grassroots leaders and smaller nonprofits to focus on their mission while we handle the complexities of payroll, compliance, and administration.

Frequently Asked

  • Employees are eligible for benefits working an average of at least 20 hours per week. Retirement benefits are an exception—all employees are eligible.

    Unlike our group benefits, which are limited to employees, Aflac supplemental coverage is available to employees and independent contractors.

  • Employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment (after completing two payroll cycles) or following a qualifying life event (QLE).

  • Programs must cover 100% of the costs for medical, life insurance, workers' compensation, and disability premiums; 50% of dental costs; and 3% of contributions to an employee’s 401(k).

  • NOPI and Gusto handle the enrollments, deductions, and COBRA compliance so you don't have to.

  • Employees’ payroll is processed on the 15th and the last day of the month. On the other hand, independent contractors are paid when their invoices are submitted, usually within 15 business days or less.

  • NOPI provides flexible paid time off (PTO) to support employee well-being and work-life balance for staff who work at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis. Click here to learn more.

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Disclaimer: These calculations use 2026 average rates and are not state-specific. Nonprofits may be exempt from FUTA. Actual costs may vary based on location and specific employee elections.

Have Questions?

Come by our Open Office Hours any Tuesday or Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm ET via Google Meet. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about our practice, values, and mission alignment. If these times don’t suit you, feel free to email us to schedule a virtual discovery call with our team at a time that works for you.