EpicWorks understands the unique needs of organizations working for justice.

We provide essential, dependable, values-aligned services in four different service packages, each tailored to meet an organization’s unique goals, structure and stage of development. Whether it’s a coalition of funders or activists, a new organization starting from scratch, or a well-established organization looking to take its operations and employee benefits to the next level, we’ve got a solution that will set them up for achieving greater impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Optional add-on services are available for some packages. We’re happy to work with organizations to add on specific services that meet their needs.

managed
fund

A Managed Fund provides the infrastructure and management required for a project, coalition or organization to accept contributions and regrant funds to other organizations. The fund becomes a project of the Working Families Organization and EpicWorks manages all the finances and related compliance and reporting. Managed Funds do not make vendor/contractor payments or have employees. This offering is available for both c3 and c4 entities, as well as for unincorporated entities.

COMPREHENSIVE Fiscal Sponsorship

A Comprehensive Fiscal Sponsorship provides established and growing organizations with access to 501c3 and/or 501c4 tax-exempt status along with a full set of employee services: payroll, withholding, benefits, HR services, conflict resolution, DOL compliance and more. Also included: all of the financial and compliance services required for receiving revenue, making grants to other organizations, and paying vendors and contractors. The fiscally sponsored organization becomes a project of the Working Families Power or one of our Partner Organizations and EpicWorks provides all of the services above. This offering is available for 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, LLCs and other entities.

Support negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements and the provision of a minimum basic Collective Bargaining Agreement for staff unions represented by Workers United.

BASIC Fiscal SponsorshiP

A Basic Fiscal Sponsorship provides the infrastructure and management required for a project, coalition or organization to accept contributions and regrant funds to other organizations, while also making payments to vendors and contractors. The fiscally sponsored initiative becomes a project of the Working Families Organization and EpicWorks manages all the finances and related compliance and reporting. Basic Fiscal Sponsorships do not require employee services. This offering is available for c3 and c4 entities, LLCs and other entities.

Co-Employment

(PAYROLL/BENEFITS)

The Co-Employment package provides a full set of employee services to organizations that maintain their own financial infrastructure. EpicWorks handles payroll, withholding, benefits, HR services, conflict resolution, DOL compliance and more, while the organization continues to manage their own finances, reporting and compliance. Optional add-on services include the management of credit card expenses and vendor payments by EpicWorks. This offering is available for 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofits, LLCs and other entities.

Support negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements and the provision of a minimum basic Collective Bargaining Agreement for staff unions represented by Workers United.

A partnership with EpicWorks comes with many advantages that are typically out of reach for many movement organizations.

Labor Relations

  • An adaptable labor contract and path to unionization with Workers United

  • Support for developing an organization-specific CBA under that contract

  • A professionally facilitated conflict resolution and grievance process

Health

  • High-quality plans that cover everything from routine care to chronic illness support, with options for 100% employer-paid plans, including: 

    • Access to mental health care counseling virtually and in-person via Cigna, including access for staff and their families to emergency mental health care through our INOVA Employee Assistance Program.

    • Dental and vision care provided through MetLife

    • In vitro fertilization (IVF) covered by Cigna for all health plans, including egg freezing

    • Elective abortion covered by Cigna, where legal

    • Gender-affirming care covered by Cigna, including surgery, hormone therapy, required lab testing, behavioral counseling, case manager support, and routine medical care

  • Pet Insurance

    • Discounted MetLife insurance is available to help care for your pet, including the ability to visit any vet and access 24/7 telehealth

Personal Finance & Leave

  • 401(k) with matching and financial advising

  • Pension plan for employees of organizations unionized with Workers United

  • HSA (Health Savings Account)

  • Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

  • Dependent Care FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

  • Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • Commuter benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for mental health, financial stress, family caregiving, and legal concerns

Insurance

  • Insurance coverage is included in the service packages offered to our participating organizations. Our policies are designed to safeguard your team and operations. 

    Here's a look at some of the protection our current partners receive:

    • Crime Insurance: Protects against employee theft.

    • Cyber Liability Insurance: Covers cyberattacks and data breaches.

    • General & Excess Liability: Covers day-to-day operations and extends protection beyond standard limits.

    • Hired & Non-Owned Auto Insurance: Covers staff using rental or personal vehicles for work.

    • ERISA Bond: Required protection for employee benefit plans.

EpicWorks provides a wide range of systems, solutions and support to movement organizations.

Financial Management and Systems

  • Accounting

  • Reporting

  • Accounts Payable

  • Accounts Receivable

  • Grants Management

Legal Compliance and support

  • Reporting

  • Registration

  • Training

  • Legal Review

People Practices

  • Payroll administration

  • Benefits review and negotiation

  • Manager and onboarding training 

  • Support and thought partnership

  • Access to key tools