February 27

A global day celebrating the people behind nonprofits and NGOs making a difference around the world.

The World NGO Day Global Review

The first edition records how the Day has developed, country by country, with named sources.

Get Involved

There are many ways to take part in World NGO Day.

Use the World NGO Day logo on February 27

For over a decade, the symbol has represented unity, diversity, and the people behind civil society, celebrated every 27 February.

Nonprofit-friendly places, where organizations and communities meet, connect, celebrate, convene and collaborate.

Nonprofit City

An international recognition celebrating nonprofit-friendly cities, announced on February 27, World NGO Day. Each recognized city is featured digitally and in its own limited-edition book, highlighting the places, people and community connections that support and empower civil society.

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Nonprofit City

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Executive Advisor

Laura Herrera

Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago, U.S.
Executive AdvisorNorth America
Laura HerreraGriffin Museum of Science and Industry

Laura Herrera is a strategic communications and cultural institution leader with more than 15 years of experience advancing mission-driven organizations through storytelling, public engagement, and institutional transformation.

She currently serves as Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, where she oversees enterprise marketing, communications, earned revenue strategy, digital engagement, and public affairs for one of the world’s largest science museums.

Throughout her career, Laura has led nationally recognized brand and visibility campaigns, executive communications initiatives, and community-centered engagement strategies across the cultural and nonprofit sectors. Her work focuses on helping institutions strengthen public trust, deepen civic connection, and align communications with long-term organizational impact.

In addition to her museum leadership, Laura advises nonprofits and cultural organizations on strategic communications, institutional positioning, and audience engagement. She is deeply committed to the role of arts, education, and civil society organizations in building more connected, informed, and equitable communities.