Mayor's Office for Nonprofit Services

ICYMI: Our Executive Director Michael Sedillo authored a new op-ed in Crain’s “The Administration is changing how nonprofits get paid.” The op-ed outlines how the Adams Administration is rewriting the playbook for nonprofit payments. Read it the slides above or click the link in our bio 🙌.

Every day, our mission is clear: make sure New York City’s nonprofits get paid—on time, and fairly.
 
In a new op-ed for Crain’s New York Business,our Executive Director Michael Sedillo, outlines how the Adams Administration is rewriting the playbook for nonprofit payments. From historic advances to relaunching the performance system ContractStat, we’re bringing urgency, transparency, and partnership into a system long overdue for reform.
 
Nonprofits aren’t just vendors—they’re essential partners in delivering services that New Yorkers rely on. And they deserve a system that works as hard as they do. 💼🤝
 
🗞️ Read the full piece in our bio!

🎉 Congratulations to Michael Sedillo! 🎉

We’re proud to share that our Executive Director, Michael Sedillo, has been named to City and State NY State’s 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers list! 🙌 This well-deserved recognition highlights his leadership, vision, and dedication to the nonprofit sector. https://bit.ly/43CwUxC

We also extend heartfelt congratulations to Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar and two members of our Advisory Council on Nonprofits who also have been honored on this year’s list:

• Wesner Joseph Pierre, CEO of Partnership with Children with Children
• Mohammad Razvi, CEO & Co-founder of the Council of Peoples Organization

City & State’s Nonprofit Trailblazers list celebrates the changemakers, public officials, and advocates shaping the future of New York’s nonprofit landscape.

Let’s celebrate these incredible leaders making a real difference! 🏆

New York City’s human services workers are the backbone of our communities, but their work often goes unrecognized.

From innovative problem solvers to operational leaders and frontline changemakers, our city’s first-ever Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards (EHSDAs) recognize the individuals and systems that strengthen our human services ecosystem.

Just 16 days to go, submit your nomination today!

📌 If you work for a city agency and want to nominate a nonprofit doing game-changing work, click https://bit.ly/3ZagE4o to submit your nomination.

📌 If you’re a nonprofit that’s worked with a city agency staff member who truly made a difference, click https://bit.ly/4iX6oDP to nominate someone now.

NYC’s human services workers are the backbone of our communities—but their work often goes unrecognized.

From innovative problem-solvers to operational leaders and frontline change makers, our city’s first-ever Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards (EHSDAs) recognize the people and systems strengthening our human services ecosystem.

Be part of history. The deadline is May 30th. Nominate someone today!

📌 If you work for a city agency and want to nominate a nonprofit doing game-changing work, click https://bit.ly/3ZagE4o to submit your nomination.

📌 If you’re a nonprofit that’s worked with a city agency staff member who truly made a difference, click https://bit.ly/4iX6oDP to nominate someone now.

Last week, we had the honor of visiting Grand Street Settlement, a historic and vital part of New York City since 1916! They offer amazing programs for early childhood, youth, and older adults in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. 🏙️

The entire team is doing such meaningful work to support communities across the city—and we were thrilled to see it in action. Thank you for having us, Grand Street! 💙

📍 At The Public Theater last week, our very own Miguel Bonilla, Deputy Director of Capacity Building, joined Civic Engagement Commission powerful panel on “Building Capacity as Community Power.”

🗣️ Together with other local leaders, Miguel shared how NYC can support nonprofits with the tools, training, and partnerships they need to create lasting civic impact—especially in under-resourced communities.

🧰 When we invest in capacity building, we’re investing in the future of civic leadership.

📽️ Behind the scenes of building a better city for nonprofits.

Michael Sedillo, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, spoke with Gregory J. Morris of NYCETC about tackling contract delays, boosting accountability, and improving city partnerships with the nonprofit sector.

✨ Don’t miss this important conversation.
👉 Watch now: https://on.nyc.gov/3EUvoxm

A Conversation with Michael Sedillo, Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services Gregory J Morris sits down with Michael Sedillo, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, to discuss city contracting reforms, payment...

🚨 Historic News for NYC Nonprofits! 🚨

This week, Mayor Eric Adams announced an unprecedented $5+ billion in advance payments to nonprofit providers for Fiscal Year 2026.

These funds will provide crucial upfront resources to the organizations that care for our kids, support older adults, shelter the homeless, and uplift our most vulnerable neighbors across the five boroughs.

This is more than a financial commitment — it’s a promise: NYC stands with the nonprofits that keep our city strong. 💙

Read more about this announcement here in amny. https://bit.ly/4jZOiSi

Thank you to the New York City Public Schools Division of Contracts and Purchasing for welcoming us at their office! The Mayors Office of Nonprofit Services is always looking for ways to ensure that nonprofits across the sector are getting paid in a timely manner and appreciate the opportunity to engage in dialogue with our partners in order to discuss performance management and culture change. We look forward to developing this relationship and finding ways to better serve New Yorkers.

Thank you to the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, Lisa Flores, and the entire MOCS team for welcoming the MONS team to their space Monday. We are looking forward to strengthening our existing partnership to for New Yorkers!