Nonprofit City

World NGO Day began in Europe and is now recognized in more than 140 countries. Nonprofit City was born in West Hollywood, so Vol. 1 begins where the story started, in the United States, home to one of the world’s largest nonprofit sectors. As the world turns its attention to Los Angeles in 2028, the first volume brings World NGO Day to USA cities. Future volumes will follow in Europe and beyond.

Each city in the guide is an intimate portrait of its civic life, heritage and character. With exclusive interviews and stories from more than 95 guests, local recommendations, original photography and art, it features the nonprofit-friendly places of each city, the stories of its partners and the nonprofits they support, and a goodwill message from each Patron City.

A nonprofit-friendly place meets at least one of the Nonprofit City principles:
World NGO Day: Mark 27 February each year by celebrating the nonprofits in your city.
Nonprofit Rates: Offer fair and clear terms for your services, spaces or products.
Local Giving: Support at least one local nonprofit directly.
Community Space: Open your space to nonprofits and community groups, free or at reduced cost.
Team Volunteering: Encourage your team to volunteer with local nonprofits.

Nonprofit City Patrons are the cities that recognize 27 February as World NGO Day and celebrate their nonprofit community. Each Patron City shares its story and a goodwill message in the guide, and publicly encourages its hotels, venues and businesses to become nonprofit-friendly places.

Nonprofit City Partners are the hotels, venues and businesses that welcome the nonprofit sector. Each partner meets at least one of the Nonprofit City principles and shares its story in the guide, including the nonprofits it supports. In return for supporting the guide, partners receive the Nonprofit City Partner mark, recognizing them as a nonprofit-friendly place.