United Nations Association Of Bangladesh

What United Nations Association Of Bangladesh does

United Nations Association of New York (UNA-NYC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 13-6017339) and the official host-city chapter of UNA-USA, headquartered at 369 Lexington Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York. The organization educates, inspires, and mobilizes the New York City community around the principles and work of the United Nations through educational programming, cultural experiences, advocacy campaigns, and signature events. Its primary constituents are NYC-based professionals, graduate students, youth, diplomats, corporate partners, and the broader civic community.

UNA-NYC delivers a portfolio of recurring programs rather than technology products: the Worldview Institute (a 19-year-old flagship seminar series bringing professionals into off-the-record dialogue with UN practitioners), the Summer Scholars Fellowship (fully funded graduate placements with UN agencies and NGOs worldwide), the Ambassador Series (members-only diplomatic engagement), FilmTalkUNA / BookTalkUNA (film and literature programming), Culture and Connections (curated museum and exhibition experiences), and the annual UN Day Humanitarian Awards Gala and UN Day Race. The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its underlying delivery model is in-person programming supported by a Squarespace-hosted website, email newsletter, and organic social media for membership, donations, and event registration.

Revenue is generated through five diversified streams: recurring membership dues, annual gala dinner fundraising, corporate sponsorship (Estée Lauder, Toray, Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, PwC, Kaiser Permanente among named supporters), tax-deductible donations, and tiered event admission fees. Distribution is domestic and concentrated in New York City, leveraging partnerships with UNA-USA nationally, UN permanent missions diplomatically, and institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Columbia University for program delivery. The organization is led by Executive Director Ann Nicol and governed by a Board of Directors.

Name

United Nations Association Of Bangladesh

Legal name

United Nations Association of New York

Website

https://unanyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Nations Association of New York (UNA-NYC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit chapter of UNA-USA that educates and mobilizes the New York City community around UN issues through educational seminars, fellowships, cultural programming, advocacy, and the annual UN Day Gala and Race.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Gala Dinner Fundraising: The primary annual fundraising event is the UN Day Humanitarian Awards Gala Dinner. Proceeds support all UNA-NYC programmatic activities. Corporate sponsors, individual donors, and table purchasers contribute. The organization raised over $3,000 for local charity in 2020 through clothing drives supplemented by fundraising events. In 2007, gala proceeds funded construction of village wells in Afghanistan in partnership with UNHCR.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors (e.g., The Estée Lauder Companies, Toray Industries, Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Kaiser Permanente) sponsor gala dinners and specific programs. Sponsorship revenue supports operational funding and program delivery.
3. Membership Dues: UNA-NYC operates a membership program offering access to programs (Worldview Institute, Ambassador Series, FilmTalkUNA, BookTalkUNA), cultural events, career panels, youth initiatives, advocacy participation, and networking. Members pay dues to join and participate.
4. Donations and Appeals: The organization solicits donations through its website, advocacy alerts, and campaign appeals (e.g., clothing drives, water crisis initiatives). Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 13-6017339).
5. Event Admission Fees: Selected programs charge admission fees. For example, Culture and Connections at the Met charged $28 adult, $20 senior, $12 student tickets (with UNA-NYC covering tour cost to reduce price). FilmTalkUNA events charged $22 members / $30 non-members. Proceeds support event costs and organizational operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

UNA-NYC is a nonprofit membership organization that delivers educational programs (Worldview Institute, Summer Scholars Fellowship, Ambassador Series), cultural programming (Culture and Connections, FilmTalkUNA, BookTalkUNA), and community advocacy initiatives connecting New Yorkers with the work of the United Nations. Core deliverables include structured multi-session seminars on global affairs for professionals, fully funded UN agency fellowships for graduate students, member-exclusive diplomatic engagements, curated museum and film series, and signature signature events such as the UN Day Humanitarian Awards Gala Dinner and UN Day Race that drive fundraising and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Worldview Institute: Flagship in-person seminar series bringing professionals together for candid conversations with seasoned practitioners working at the front lines of global affairs. Now in its 19th year.
• Summer Scholars Fellowship
• The Ambassador Series
• Culture and Connections
• FilmTalkUNA
• BookTalkUNA

Products and services

• The Worldview Institute Flagship in-person seminar series bringing professionals together for candid, off-the-record conversations with seasoned practitioners working at the front lines of global affairs. Now in its 19th year. Capped at 20-25 participants per cohort.
• Summer Scholars Fellowship Fully funded summer fellowships for graduate students featuring embedded placements with UN agencies and NGOs worldwide.
• The Ambassador Series Exclusive members-only opportunity to engage directly with ambassadors and senior diplomats on pressing global issues.
• Culture and Connections Curated cultural experiences exploring global themes through art, history, and shared heritage, including museum programs, exhibitions, and private tours at partner institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tiered pricing at $28 Adult / $20 Senior / $12 Student with 25-person tour limit.
• FilmTalkUNA Film screening series hosted at the Dolby 88 Screening Room in NYC, followed by thoughtful discussion of global affairs, human rights, and international cooperation. Tiered pricing at $22 Members / $30 Non-Members.
• BookTalkUNA Book discussion series using literature as an entry point for thoughtful discussion of global affairs, human rights, and international cooperation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Summer Scholars fellows have been placed with UN agencies including UNFPA, FAO, and various NGOs across multiple countries worldwide.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• UNA-USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-NYC is a local chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA). As the NYC chapter, it participates in UNA-USA national conventions, advocacy campaigns, and program networks. UNA-USA provides the organizational umbrella while UNA-NYC secures its own independent funding as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• USA for UNHCRflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-NYC partnered with USA for UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency) to construct water points (wells with hand pumps) in Afghanistan. Ten water points were completed in central and eastern regions, benefiting 2,070 people in five villages of returning Afghan refugees. Gala proceeds funded this initiative.
• Church World Service (CWS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-NYC partnered with Church World Service (CWS) to offer volunteer opportunities to help refugees in New York, providing direct service to vulnerable populations.
• Freedom UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-NYC partnered with Freedom United (an anti-human trafficking organization) to empower 7th graders at Mott Hall School to engage with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and broader human trafficking awareness.
• UNA-USA HERO CampaignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProceeds from the 2005 UN Day Gala were donated to UNA-USA's HERO (Help Educate At-Risk Orphans and Vulnerable Children) campaign, supporting school-based programs for HIV/AIDS-affected children in Namibia. Four schools in Namibia were directly supported through this partnership.
• UNA-NYC Young Professionals for International Cooperation (YPIC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYPIC is a subgroup within UNA-NYC focused on young professionals. It co-organizes events (e.g., UNA Film Festival with Young Professionals of NYC) and represents UNA-NYC at UN conferences. It extends UNA-NYC's reach into the young professional demographic.
• UNA-NCA (UNA National Capital Area, Washington DC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-NCA inspired UNA-NYC's 'Explore the SDGs in NYC' resource page, modeled after NCA's 'Global Goals at Home' program that localizes SDG progress across MD, VA, and DC. This represents cross-chapter learning and program inspiration.
• Republic of Turkey Mission to the UNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Turkish Mission to the UN hosted a reception for UNA-NYC members, with General Omer Onhon and Deputy Permanent Representative Ersin outlining Turkish policy issues and Turkey's contributions to UN activities. Demonstrates diplomatic outreach through mission partnerships.
• Summer Scholars Host OrganizationsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agencies and NGOs host Summer Scholars fellows. Fellows have been placed with UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund), FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), and various NGOs worldwide. These host organizations provide embedded professional experience for graduate fellows sponsored by UNA-NYC.
• The Metropolitan Museum of ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-NYC's Culture and Connections program partners with the Met for curated museum tours exploring global themes through art. The partnership includes private guided tours, Cantor Roof Garden Bar access, and programming that connects art/cultural heritage to UN values (human dignity, peace, justice).
• The High School of Art and Design (NYC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNA-NYC co-sponsored annual high school art exhibitions featuring student artwork displayed in the UN Visitors Lobby. Partnered with Friends of Art and Design (FAD) on themes including natural disasters, global diseases, and UN-related topics.
• Dolby 88 Screening RoomStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilmTalkUNA events are hosted at the Dolby 88 Screening Room (1350 Avenue of the Americas, NYC) for film screenings followed by Q&A discussions with filmmakers, activists, and subject matter experts.
• Anne Frank ExhibitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-NYC's Culture and Connections series visited the Anne Frank Exhibition, offering members a poignant encounter with history that connects to human rights, tolerance, and individual courage — themes aligned with UN values.
• Hungarian Mission to the UNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe inaugural Worldview Institute session was hosted at the Hungarian Mission in NYC. Ambassador Gabor Brodi welcomed the first class. This partnership demonstrates diplomatic mission engagement for program delivery.
• Columbia UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA UNA-NYC Summer Scholar organized a Columbia University event on Ireland and the UN, demonstrating university-level engagement and student-driven programming.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Asia Society: NYC-based nonprofit delivering public programming on Asian and global affairs through cultural events, policy discussions, and education. Comparable in delivering curated cultural and policy programming to NYC members, though with a different regional focus.
• Council on Foreign Relations: Established NYC-based foreign affairs membership organization offering expert programming on global affairs. Comparable to UNA-NYC's Worldview Institute and Ambassador Series in delivering policy and diplomatic engagement to NYC professionals, but with much broader scale.
• UNICEF USA: Large US national committee supporting UNICEF. Comparable as another UN-affiliated US nonprofit raising funds from corporate sponsors and individual donors, including corporate honorees that overlap with UNA-NYC's gala list (e.g., Estée Lauder).
• United Nations Foundation: Major US-based nonprofit supporting UN causes through advocacy, fundraising, and campaigns. Broader in scope than UNA-NYC but operates in the same UN-affiliated civic engagement space and competes for similar corporate donors and individual supporters.

Direct peers

• USA for UNHCR: US national committee supporting UNHCR. Direct program partner (UNA-NYC funded Afghan water projects with UNHCR) and comparable as another UN-affiliated US nonprofit fundraising from NYC corporate sponsors and individual donors for UN causes.
• World Affairs Council (network): Network of US-based councils delivering global affairs programming and events to local communities. Comparable in mission (public education on international issues) and chapter-based nonprofit model, though typically without direct UN affiliation.
• United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA): National umbrella organization of which UNA-NYC is a chapter. Most directly comparable peer — same mission (UN public engagement and advocacy), same membership-based nonprofit model, and shared programs (HERO campaign, advocacy alerts).
• UNA-NCA (UNA National Capital Area): Sister UNA-USA chapter serving the Washington, DC metro area. Most directly comparable peer — same parent organization, same chapter model, and UNA-NCA's 'Global Goals at Home' program directly inspired UNA-NYC's 'Explore the SDGs in NYC'.
• Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs: NYC-based nonprofit producing education programming on international affairs and ethics. Directly comparable to UNA-NYC's Worldview Institute and Ambassador Series in audience (NYC professionals, diplomats) and content (global affairs, ethics, foreign policy).

Regional players

• International Peace Institute: NYC-based think tank focused on UN peace and security issues. Adjacent rather than directly comparable — serves policy professionals more than the general public — but operates in the same NYC UN ecosystem and engages overlapping diplomatic audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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