Resources

Nutrition, Chronic Disease Prevention, and the Mission-Driven Workforce: Why Registered Dietitian Access Matters

Chronic disease accounts for 75% of all U.S. healthcare spending — and most of it is preventable through dietary intervention. This report makes the clinical and organizational case for registered dietitian access as the most underappreciated feature in every TSB subscription.

Back Pain, Burnout, and the Nonprofit Worker: Why Musculoskeletal Care Belongs in Your Benefits Strategy

Back pain is the leading cause of missed workdays in the U.S. — costing 150M+ days annually. For nonprofit direct-service workers, the occupational risk is especially high. This report examines the organizational cost and how a virtual back care program addresses it at no additional subscription cost.

The Dermatology Access Crisis: Why Virtual Skin Care Is One of the Most Underused Benefits Available

The average wait to see a dermatologist is 35–45 days. Via HealthiestYou, subscribers receive a board-certified treatment plan within 2 business days. This report examines the dermatology access crisis and why this feature alone often justifies the entire TSB subscription.

Part-Time, Seasonal, and Contract Nonprofit Workers: The Case for Benefits Equity

40%+ of the nonprofit workforce works part-time or on contract — and the majority receive no healthcare support. This report makes the organizational, financial, and values case for extending benefits access to all workers, with four practical approaches any nonprofit can implement.

The Nonprofit Open Enrollment Checklist: Making Benefits Count When Resources Are Tight

A practical, actionable open enrollment guide built specifically for lean nonprofit operations — covering what to evaluate before enrollment, how to communicate benefits so employees actually use them, and how to address the part-time worker gap.

How to Present a New Employee Benefit to Your Nonprofit Board: A 10-Minute Playbook

Board presentations on benefits can feel like navigating a minefield. This report provides a complete, tested framework for presenting a telemedicine subscription to your nonprofit board in 10 minutes — including scripted language, a data framework, pre-empted objections, and the motion to approve.

How to Add a Healthcare Benefit to Your Nonprofit Without an HR Department

For the executive director who is also the HR department — this report shows how adding a meaningful healthcare benefit can be completed in a single afternoon, with no carrier applications, no open enrollment windows, and no HR expertise required.

From Reactive to Preventive: How Virtual Care Is Reshaping Employee Health Strategy

Virtual care users average $1,500 lower annual healthcare claims. This report examines the evidence for preventive virtual care, reframes all six TSB services as preventive tools, and shows how the shift from reactive to preventive healthcare pays for itself.

The Mental Health Parity Mandate: What Nonprofits Need to Know in 2026

In 2026, federal enforcement of mental health parity requirements is more active than at any point since the law was passed. This report explains what parity requires, what small nonprofits need to know about their obligations, and why the most forward-thinking response is genuine mental health access.

How Rising Healthcare Costs Are Hitting Nonprofits Harder Than Anyone Else

Employer healthcare costs are projected to rise 9.8% globally in 2026. For nonprofits, that increase cannot be passed along or absorbed through margin. This report examines how the cost environment hits nonprofits differently — and what the most cost-conscious organizations are doing about it.

The 2026 State of Nonprofit Employee Benefits: What’s Changed, What’s Coming, and What to Do Now

Third Sector Benefits’ annual flagship report on the state of nonprofit employee benefits — synthesizing the most important data on healthcare costs, mental health, telehealth adoption, benefits equity, and what forward-thinking organizations are doing differently.

The $20 Question: Is Subscription Telemedicine Actually Worth It for Small Organizations?

Is $20/month actually worth it? This report answers the question directly — with transparent ROI math, specific cost comparison scenarios, and three real-organization calculations that make the decision feel obvious.

Telehealth Adoption in the Workplace: Why 75% of Employees Want It — But Only 38% Have Used It

75% of employees say they would use telehealth if it were available. Only 38% have. This report examines the adoption gap, what it costs organizations, and the proven strategies that drive utilization from 2% to 40%+.

Virtual Mental Health Care for Nonprofit Employees: The Case for Unlimited Access

71% of Gen Z nonprofit workers report unhealthy work mental health scores. Unlimited virtual mental health access is not a luxury — it is the single most impactful and most affordable structural response available to nonprofit employers right now.

The Complete Guide to HealthiestYou by Teladoc: What Nonprofits Get for Under $20/Month

A complete, honest review of HealthiestYou by Teladoc — the platform behind every Third Sector Benefits subscription. Walk through all six service categories, the app experience, and what your team actually gets for under $20/month.

Telemedicine vs. Health Insurance: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Understand

Is telemedicine instead of health insurance? No — but understanding the difference is the most important thing a nonprofit leader can know before making a benefits decision. This report explains both products honestly and shows how they work together.

Healthcare as a Retention Tool: What Small Nonprofits Can Learn from the Private Sector

The private sector has known for decades that healthcare benefits drive retention. This report imports that research into the nonprofit context — and shows that the tools to act on it are now affordable for any organization.

Why Nonprofit Workers Are Choosing Jobs Over Mission — The Benefits Gap Driving the Talent Crisis

60% of nonprofit leaders say attracting and retaining skilled people will be their toughest challenge in 2026. This report examines the structural roots of the benefits gap and the $20 solution that is finally closing it.

Burnout in the Third Sector: What the Numbers Tell Us — And What Leaders Can Do

95% of nonprofit leaders cite burnout as a major concern. 30% of staff are actively experiencing it. This report synthesizes the sector’s best burnout research and connects unlimited virtual mental health access to the structural interventions leaders need.

The True Cost of Nonprofit Employee Turnover — And How Healthcare Access Changes the Math

Replacing a single nonprofit employee costs between 33% and 200% of their annual salary. This report examines the financial reality of nonprofit turnover, the specific role the benefits gap plays in driving it, and the surprisingly affordable solutions already available.