Helping a non-profit find clarity in benefits and HR
Running a nonprofit often means working with tight budgets and a small but mighty team. For one organization, the day-to-day demands of HR and benefits were starting to weigh them down, pulling time and energy away from their true passion: serving the community. Without a dedicated HR or payroll staff, the complexities of these processes led to inefficiencies, errors, and missed opportunities for growth.
They turned to M3 Elevate to bring clarity to benefits and streamline HR. Through our Connect Company, The Employer Group, we connected them with payroll and HR experts to handle the heavy lifting; simplifying administration, ensuring compliance, and freeing up valuable time.
Background
St. Vincent De Paul of Wausau is a non-profit with less than 50 employees, dedicated to serving families in need throughout Marathon County. Through its home visit ministry, they help more than 300 families each year. Guided by Gospel values, the Cabrini Conference focuses not only on providing direct support but also strengthening the spirituality of its members.
Challenge
With just one year of offering employee benefits under their belt, St. Vincent De Paul’s was still finding its footing in benefits administration. The upcoming departure of their office manager was especially significant. This individual had been handling these responsibilities, and without that internal expertise, the organization risked losing the positive momentum they had built, facing disruptions in their new benefits program, and stalling their path forward.
Approach
Our M3 Elevate team felt that it was crucial to introduce The Employer Group (TEG) at this point. With the upcoming transition, St. Vincent de Paul needed payroll and HR advisors they could rely on. Partnering with TEG gave the organization the confidence to keep their focus where it belongs: on serving their community and managing daily operations.
Results
A valuable connection was made that quickly evolved into a trusted partnership.
With M3 Elevate and TEG working side by side, St. Vincent de Paul of Wausau gained more than just administrative support, they gained consistency, confidence, and time back to focus on their mission. Over the past year and a half, the partnership has helped strengthen HR compliance, streamline payroll and benefits processes, and create a smoother employee experience.
The impact is clear: fewer payroll and enrollment errors, faster responses, and employees who now feel valued and supported because the fundamentals are handled right, every time.
While we employ a small team, each individual is very important to us. The missteps we were making with payroll errors and benefit enrollment delays did not help our employees feel valued. The Employer Group services allowed us to consistently be on top of fundamentals that employees come to expect such as an accurate paycheck and a clear process for benefit enrollment. Our employees feel valued as we are getting the basics right every time.
— Keith Ende
Executive Director | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Cabrini Conference
A valuable connection was made that quickly evolved into a trusted partnership. Over the past year and a half, M3 Elevate and The Employer Group have worked hand-in-hand to support St. Vincent de Paul, strengthening HR compliance, streamlining processes, launching new benefits, and more—so their team can stay focused on their mission while we take care of ours.
— Jessica Subach, SHRM-CP
Client Solutions Manger | The Employer Group
Yes/And: Our Take
For St. Vincent de Paul of Wausau, having the right support at the right time meant they could keep their benefits program running smoothly through a big transition. With M3 Elevate and The Employer Group behind them, they protected their momentum and kept their focus on serving the community.
Other nonprofits and small organizations can take note: you don’t need a big HR or payroll team to manage benefits well. With the right partners, you can cut down on risk, gain clarity, and stay focused on what matters most. Connect with your M3 Elevate Client Executive today, to learn more.
