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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

The first global guide to discovering cities and their nonprofit-friendly places, where organizations and communities meet, connect, celebrate, convene and collaborate, featuring exclusive interviews, local recommendations, original photography and art.

Nonprofit City — Volume 1, USAVolume 1 · USA

Nonprofit City — Vol. 1: United States

West Hollywood, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C. and New York.

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Learn who safeguards the legacy of World NGO Day and how you can support it.

Ways to Support

Become a PartnerInstitutional and corporate partnershipsBecome a PatronOngoing support — it focuses on cities becoming patronsLeave a LegacyGifts that outlast a single yearOne-Time GiftA single contribution to the Day
J’Net Nguyen
Global Council

J’Net Nguyen Joins World NGO Day Global Council as Executive Advisor

FriendsHAUS Founder and Assistance League of Los Angeles Board Member J’Net Nguyen joins as Executive Advisor.

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The advisory body

The World NGO Day
Global Council

The Global Council safeguards the legacy of World NGO Day and advises on its global impact and growth, with a particular focus on cities worldwide. Its Executive Advisors serve in honorary, voluntary roles, bringing their expertise and experience.

DISCOVER THE EXECUTIVE ADVISORS →
Laura Herrera · Chicago, U.S.LAURA HERRERAJoseph Galliano-Doig MBE · London, UKJOSEPH GALLIANO-DOIG MBEZafar Iqbal · Islamabad, PakistanZAFAR IQBALPrincess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru · NigeriaPRINCESS OLATORERA MAJEKODUNMI-ONIRUMerridee Book · Coronado, California, U.S.MERRIDEE BOOK
The mandate

Purpose & Role

The Global Council is a nonprofit Exponential Organization, established to help safeguard the legacy, global recognition, and continued development of World NGO Day. Its origins date back to the development of the international day, when 38 Goodwill Ambassadors from approximately 25 countries helped advance World NGO Day’s global reach and mission.

Today, the Global Council serves as the advisory body of World NGO Day. It supports the Day’s continued global impact, recognition, and growth, with a particular focus on its impact in cities and communities worldwide.

Exponential

Amplifying the Council’s impact by leveraging World NGO Day’s importance across global communities.

Reach

Expanding World NGO Day’s recognition, participation, and impact across countries, cities, and communities.

Relations

Maintaining relationships with governments, intergovernmental organizations, and international stakeholders worldwide.

Advisors

Each year, distinguished executives and thought leaders serve voluntarily as high-level Executive Advisors to the Global Council of World NGO Day.

Cities

How cities recognize World NGO Day and how the Nonprofit City Guide documents their nonprofit ecosystems.

Partnerships

Which institutions, companies, and networks to engage with while preserving the Day’s independence.

Legacy

Preserving more than a decade of the Day’s history so its legacy endures across generations.

Visibility

Expanding the reach of 27 February through institutional recognition, national media, and new languages.

The Global Council

People

Marcis Skadmanis Administration

Marcis Skadmanis

Founder of World NGO Day — February 27 Head of Strategic Development & Partnerships and Chair of the Global Council Vinícius Taddone Administration

Vinícius Taddone

COO / Executive Advisor Founding Member of the Global Council Lilit Kirsh Administration

Lilit Kirsh

COS / Executive Advisor Founding Member of the Global Council Arpine Hakobyan Executive Advisor

Arpine Hakobyan

President, “NGO Center” Civil Society Development NGO Vanadzor, Armenia Merridee Book Executive Advisor

Merridee Book

CEO & Artistic Director of the Coronado Island Film Festival Coronado, California, U.S. Laura Herrera Executive Advisor

Laura Herrera

Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, U.S. Joseph Galliano-Doig MBE Executive Advisor

Joseph Galliano-Doig MBE

Founder, former CEO & Director Emeritus of Queer Britain, the UK’s national LGBTQ+ Museum London, UK Vivian Zavataro Executive Advisor

Vivian Zavataro

Executive & Creative Director, Ulrich Museum of Art Wichita, Kansas, U.S. Lawrence Swiader Executive Advisor

Lawrence Swiader

Chief Digital Officer, American Battlefield Trust Washington, D.C., U.S. Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru Executive Advisor

Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru

President, Office of Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru Nigeria Chris Stevenson Executive Advisor

Chris Stevenson

Executive Advisor New York, U.S. Leena Zittling Executive Advisor

Leena Zittling

Executive Advisor, Distinguished Supporter of World NGO Day Since 2012 Helsinki, Finland Zafar Iqbal Executive Advisor

Zafar Iqbal

Executive Advisor, Distinguished Supporter of World NGO Day Since 2014 Islamabad, Pakistan J'Net Nguyen Executive Advisor

J'Net Nguyen

Founder, FriendsHAUS | Board of Directors, Assistance League of Los Angeles Los Angeles, U.S.

Nobody matches that combination yet — the Council is still growing.

The engagement

How the Council works

01

Individual Expertise

Advisors are engaged individually on subjects where their experience and judgment can contribute most, with respect for their professional commitments. The focus is on meaningful contribution rather than frequency of engagement.

02

MyWND

Advisors have access to a dedicated section of MyWND, providing resources, announcements, Council information, and a direct way to connect with the Council and other Advisors.

03

Expert Contribution

Each month, Advisors may contribute their expertise to strategic questions relevant to World NGO Day. Their perspectives, connections, and introductions may also support the Council’s discussions, publications, partnerships, and initiatives. Contributions are voluntary and nonbinding.

04

Appointment

Appointments run for twelve months and are renewable by written confirmation. The role is honorary and advisory and carries no directorship, fiduciary duty, or signing authority. All appointments are voluntary and unpaid.

The standard

Transparency and Ethics

Independent Service

Executive Advisors serve voluntarily and without remuneration. The role is honorary and advisory, with no employment, ownership, governance, voting, financial, fiduciary, signing, or legal authority.

Integrity & Independence

An Executive Advisor appointment is not an endorsement of any political party, politician, government, company, or institution, and does not provide or imply access to employment, appointments, contracts, funding, or other professional opportunities. Advisors are expected to avoid conflicts of interest and uphold the independence, integrity, and nonpartisan character of World NGO Day.

Executive Advisor opportunities

New Executive Advisor opportunities are announced periodically through World NGO Day’s official LinkedIn and other official channels.

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