Nonprofit City is an international recognition title awarded to nonprofit-friendly cities by World NGO Day. Cities are preselected by the Global Council, and the selected city is 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.

Nonprofits are an essential part of a city’s identity and development. From small communities to major international centers, they serve residents, address social challenges, bring people together and create opportunities for collaboration. They also contribute to a city’s wider professional and economic ecosystem by attracting conferences, delegations, partnerships and international connections.

Nonprofit City recognizes cities for the strength of their civil society ecosystem, including the organizations making a difference locally, the leaders and delegations they welcome, and the places that bring people together to meet, convene, celebrate and collaborate. Cities may also demonstrate their commitment by celebrating World NGO Day and recognizing the contributions of their local nonprofit community.

Nonprofit City brings international recognition from the global observance. Each recognized city receives the Nonprofit City recognition title on February 27, World NGO Day, and is featured digitally and in its own limited-edition book.

The book offers a curated look at the city’s nonprofit ecosystem, highlighting the people, organizations and places that help civil society thrive. It shows where nonprofit leaders and professionals can meet, connect, celebrate, convene and collaborate, while introducing the city to a wider international audience.

Through this recognition and publication, Nonprofit City celebrates the contribution of civil society, strengthens connections between cities and the nonprofit sector, and showcases the places helping shape its future.