About MONS

Welcome Letter from the Executive Director

Dear Nonprofit Partners,

We're thrilled to launch the official website of the Mayor's Office for Nonprofit Services (MONS)! This platform is designed to be your one-stop shop for resources, updates, and information to help you partner with our office and other city agencies.

Your organizations are vital to New York City's economy and social fabric, contributing approximately $77 billion annually and providing essential services – from education and healthcare to arts, and culture. Your work creates jobs and improves lives in every corner of our city.  You are essential partners in serving New Yorkers. This means creating more opportunities for your voice to be heard and ensuring that what you say is reflected in how we partner with you.

As Executive Director of MONS, I understand the challenges you face in partnering with the city. You want clear, consistent processes, less red tape, fair and timely payment for your work, and to be recognized as true partners rather than just vendors. As a city, we hear you, and addressing these concerns is at the heart of our mission. Our goal is to ensure you can focus more on your mission and less on paperwork and be financially stable so can continue to provide the crucial services our communities need.

I encourage you to explore our website and take advantage of the resources we've developed. You'll find guides on partnering with the city, updates on policy changes affecting nonprofits, and opportunities to connect with peers and city officials.

Your feedback is crucial as we work to improve how the city collaborates with nonprofits. Together, we can build a more equitable, efficient, and responsive system that better serves all New Yorkers.

Thank you for your dedication and partnership. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our city's nonprofit sector and the communities we all serve.

Thank you for your dedication and partnership,

Johnny Celestin

Executive Director