SMEs & Corporates Toolkit

Join the global celebration on 27 February and honor the remarkable missions and contributions of over 10 million nonprofits (NGOs) and the 50 million extraordinary individuals who drive them forward.

The Celebration Toolkit is your guide to planning, promoting, and celebrating World NGO Day on 27 February. It offers practical tips and ideas to help your company highlight and honor NGOs, recognizing their impact and the individuals who drive their missions.

How to Celebrate World NGO Day

Written or Video Statements

Highlight your company’s social responsibility efforts by sharing written or video statements that showcase key achievements, partnerships with nonprofits, and the positive impact you’ve helped create. Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity.ai, or Microsoft Bing AI to craft compelling messages that can be shared across your website, social media, and internal channels.

PR & Media Collaboration

Engage local PR and media outlets to amplify your message and spotlight the nonprofit organizations you support. Offer interviews, stories, or features to newspapers, magazines, and news channels. Use platforms like Apollo.io or LinkedIn to find media contacts, and include official hashtags #WorldNGODay and #NGODay to boost visibility.

Showcase Your Partnerships

Create posts, videos, or case studies featuring the nonprofits you’ve partnered with, explaining why their work matters and how your company contributes to it. This strengthens transparency, reinforces your commitment to social impact, and inspires others to get involved.

Celebrate With Your Team & Community

Encourage employees and partners to participate by sharing stories, joining discussions, or engaging in small celebratory activities. Whether through internal newsletters, team meetings, or community posts, use the day to recognize nonprofits and unite your team around shared values.

Share

Invite employees, partners, and clients to share what World NGO Day means to them. Post short stories, videos, or messages about nonprofits you support, and collaborate with local media to amplify your impact. Consider hosting a live Q&A to engage your audience.

Educate

Use your platforms to highlight your CSR efforts and how your company supports nonprofits. Partner with NGOs, schools, or universities to host brief workshops or virtual sessions on the importance of nonprofit work.

Unite

Host virtual panels, fireside chats, or discussions showcasing your CSR achievements and collaborations with nonprofits. Share widely using #WorldNGODay and #NGODay. Organize CSR-driven gatherings or hackathons that bring people together for a cause.

Donate

Support NGOs through donations in funds, crypto, or stocks. Host livestream fundraisers, explore digital giving options, or match employee and customer contributions to maximize impact.

Brand Guide

Here you can access the World NGO Day Brand Guide, including guidelines on how to use the new World NGO Day logo (available for public use) and the official visual identity.

Rules to Remember

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Use only “World NGO Day” or “World Non-Governmental Organization Day” when referring to the International Day. Avoid variations.

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Official hashtags: #WorldNGODay, #NGODay, #DíaMundialDeLasONG, #JournéeMondialeDesONG.

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Official websites: worldngoday.org and worldngoday.com - featuring leader statements, case studies, campaigns, and opportunities.

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The World NGO Day logo is free for everyone to use when celebrating NGOs, nonprofits, CSOs, charities, foundations, and similar organizations.

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Do not alter the logo; it symbolizes unity and diversity, inspired by a beehive structure.

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Do not misuse the logo or name for illegal, questionable, or misleading fundraising activities.

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Do not change the logo’s colors; they represent the natural beauty of the four seasons.

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Do not use the name “World NGO Day Global Council”; it is legally protected and officially oversees the global observance of the day.

The World NGO Day Toolkit is available for everyone. You can embed the link on your website, print it, share it, and post it within your community.