[SPACE UPDATE]
Space for Good, a collaborative initiative
📍 WeWork
NVPC's Company of Good has launched Space for Good, a collaborative initiative that seeks to build and leverage on a collective of spaces (both physical and virtual) to drive social impact.
Through this initiative, Groundup Central members get to enjoy exclusive rates for WeWork's spaces and events across 12 locations in Singapore. Spaces include both office and event spaces, and booking is subject to availability and the latest COVID-19 guidelines.
📣 Click on the link for more info or to express your interest: https://bit.ly/2UptREC
Space for Good, a collaborative initiative
📍 WeWork
NVPC's Company of Good has launched Space for Good, a collaborative initiative that seeks to build and leverage on a collective of spaces (both physical and virtual) to drive social impact.
Through this initiative, Groundup Central members get to enjoy exclusive rates for WeWork's spaces and events across 12 locations in Singapore. Spaces include both office and event spaces, and booking is subject to availability and the latest COVID-19 guidelines.
📣 Click on the link for more info or to express your interest: https://bit.ly/2UptREC
[EXCLUSIVE EVENT INVITE]
P&G Pro Bono School: Marketing 101
⏰ 4 Dec, Fri | 1 - 3PM
📍 Hosted virtually on WebEx
Hey civic innovators,
Our friends over at Empact and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are opening up an opportunity for 5 groundups to attend the upcoming Online Pro Bono School: Marketing 101.
Learn how to be more convincing in your communication to different stakeholders and potentially receive feedback from P&G lead trainers, who are experts in the domain of marketing and have previously delivered multiple runs of similar marketing sessions for nonprofits and social enterprises locally!
📣 For more info and to register your interest, head over to: https://bit.ly/3l6Cr6o
*Please note that this registration of interest does not amount to a confirmation of a slot to attend the session, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if your registration is successful.
P&G Pro Bono School: Marketing 101
⏰ 4 Dec, Fri | 1 - 3PM
📍 Hosted virtually on WebEx
Hey civic innovators,
Our friends over at Empact and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are opening up an opportunity for 5 groundups to attend the upcoming Online Pro Bono School: Marketing 101.
Learn how to be more convincing in your communication to different stakeholders and potentially receive feedback from P&G lead trainers, who are experts in the domain of marketing and have previously delivered multiple runs of similar marketing sessions for nonprofits and social enterprises locally!
📣 For more info and to register your interest, head over to: https://bit.ly/3l6Cr6o
*Please note that this registration of interest does not amount to a confirmation of a slot to attend the session, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if your registration is successful.
[GROUNDUP LEARN ARTICLE]
Effectively communicating about your groundup is key, especially in this digital age where we only have seconds to introduce ourselves on Zoom.
Here’s how you can prepare the perfect pitch to capture the attention of the listener and turn that moment into an opportunity – all in 30 seconds.
Head over to https://bit.ly/37H3vEs to check out the full article 💻
Effectively communicating about your groundup is key, especially in this digital age where we only have seconds to introduce ourselves on Zoom.
Here’s how you can prepare the perfect pitch to capture the attention of the listener and turn that moment into an opportunity – all in 30 seconds.
Head over to https://bit.ly/37H3vEs to check out the full article 💻
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we caught up with PVPA 2018’s Kampung Spirit winner, Emily from Blessings in a Bag. Hear from Emily as she reflects on the highlights and challenges in her journey as a groundup founder, and how Blessings in a Bag adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blessings in a Bag is a non-profit initiative which provides vital necessities to individuals in need and journey alongside under-served children and youth through their curated alternative learning programme, Beyond Awesome.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Blessings in a Bag
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we caught up with PVPA 2018’s Kampung Spirit winner, Emily from Blessings in a Bag. Hear from Emily as she reflects on the highlights and challenges in her journey as a groundup founder, and how Blessings in a Bag adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blessings in a Bag is a non-profit initiative which provides vital necessities to individuals in need and journey alongside under-served children and youth through their curated alternative learning programme, Beyond Awesome.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Blessings in a Bag
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
[EXCLUSIVE EVENT INVITE]
NVPC Community Matters + Twitter Learning Workshop
⏰ 15 Dec, Tues | 2.30 - 3.30PM
📍 Hosted virtually on Zoom
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
NVPC's Community Matters and Twitter have reached out to us with an opportunity for 5 - 8 groundups to attend their co-organised learning workshop.
Topics that will be discussed during the session includes:
1. Introductions
• Twitter in Singapore
• Campaigns for Non-Profits on Twitter
• Best practices and tips for effective engagement on Twitter
2. Group Discussion Topics
• Difficulties in communication and engagement online, where we can come up with
• Possible ideas and activations vis-a-vis a presence on Twitter.
Register your interest via the link below, and if selected, the team will send you a confirmation email with the Zoom meeting details before the session!
Rego deadline: 14 Dec 2020, 6PM (*max 2 persons per groundup, please register each person individually)
📣 https://bit.ly/33XbBb6
NVPC Community Matters + Twitter Learning Workshop
⏰ 15 Dec, Tues | 2.30 - 3.30PM
📍 Hosted virtually on Zoom
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
NVPC's Community Matters and Twitter have reached out to us with an opportunity for 5 - 8 groundups to attend their co-organised learning workshop.
Topics that will be discussed during the session includes:
1. Introductions
• Twitter in Singapore
• Campaigns for Non-Profits on Twitter
• Best practices and tips for effective engagement on Twitter
2. Group Discussion Topics
• Difficulties in communication and engagement online, where we can come up with
• Possible ideas and activations vis-a-vis a presence on Twitter.
Register your interest via the link below, and if selected, the team will send you a confirmation email with the Zoom meeting details before the session!
Rego deadline: 14 Dec 2020, 6PM (*max 2 persons per groundup, please register each person individually)
📣 https://bit.ly/33XbBb6
[EVENT UPDATE]
#SYCASCOY2021
🗓 16, 23, 30 Jan 2021 (Saturday)
⏰ 9am - 12pm
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Calling all youths in Singapore who are new to environmental issues! Learn more about international climate policies, education, and economic issues relevant to you at Singapore Local Conference of Youth 2021.
📣 Head over to bit.ly/3msU8h6 for more info and to sign up!
#SYCASCOY2021
🗓 16, 23, 30 Jan 2021 (Saturday)
⏰ 9am - 12pm
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Calling all youths in Singapore who are new to environmental issues! Learn more about international climate policies, education, and economic issues relevant to you at Singapore Local Conference of Youth 2021.
📣 Head over to bit.ly/3msU8h6 for more info and to sign up!
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
Happy New Year! In 2020, the team embarked on a journey to revamp our platform, introducing 3 new sections: Learn, Collaborate and Marketplace.
We thank everyone who has shared valuable feedback, helping us to build and improve the Groundup Central we see today!
As we step into 2021, we will continue to be on the lookout for more resources and new partnerships.
Today, we invite you to take a first look at two of the newest addition to our Services category!
Happy New Year! In 2020, the team embarked on a journey to revamp our platform, introducing 3 new sections: Learn, Collaborate and Marketplace.
We thank everyone who has shared valuable feedback, helping us to build and improve the Groundup Central we see today!
As we step into 2021, we will continue to be on the lookout for more resources and new partnerships.
Today, we invite you to take a first look at two of the newest addition to our Services category!
[NEW SERVICE]
Conjunct Consulting: Strategy Consult
Thinking about pivoting your initiative or find yourself wondering what direction to take next? Tap on brilliant strategic minds through Conjunct Consulting's pool of highly-skilled volunteer advisors to realise the full potential of your groundup!
• 2 slots available
• Work with a dedicated advisor
• 1-to-1 advisory sessions
• 4 x 1 hour sessions taking place fortnightly
• Starting in the week of 22nd Feb 2021
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/2LfB3Cr
*Deadline for indication of interest is 15 Jan 2021. Please note that the indication of interest does not amount to a confirmation of a slot, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if you are successful.
Conjunct Consulting: Strategy Consult
Thinking about pivoting your initiative or find yourself wondering what direction to take next? Tap on brilliant strategic minds through Conjunct Consulting's pool of highly-skilled volunteer advisors to realise the full potential of your groundup!
• 2 slots available
• Work with a dedicated advisor
• 1-to-1 advisory sessions
• 4 x 1 hour sessions taking place fortnightly
• Starting in the week of 22nd Feb 2021
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/2LfB3Cr
*Deadline for indication of interest is 15 Jan 2021. Please note that the indication of interest does not amount to a confirmation of a slot, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if you are successful.
[NEW SERVICE]
Conjunct Consulting: Digital Marketing Consult
Finding it tough navigating the many social media channels and raising awareness of your groundup's work? Consult digital marketing experts through Conjunct Consulting's pool of highly-skilled volunteer advisors! Get valuable advice and let your initiative be seen and heard in today's borderless world.
• 2 slots available
• Work with a dedicated advisor
• 1-to-1 advisory sessions
• 4 x 1 hour sessions taking place fortnightly
• Starting in the week of 22nd Feb 2021
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/38r4NVQ
*Deadline for indication of interest is 15 Jan 2021. Please note that the indication of interest does not amount to a confirmation of a slot, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if you are successful.
Conjunct Consulting: Digital Marketing Consult
Finding it tough navigating the many social media channels and raising awareness of your groundup's work? Consult digital marketing experts through Conjunct Consulting's pool of highly-skilled volunteer advisors! Get valuable advice and let your initiative be seen and heard in today's borderless world.
• 2 slots available
• Work with a dedicated advisor
• 1-to-1 advisory sessions
• 4 x 1 hour sessions taking place fortnightly
• Starting in the week of 22nd Feb 2021
📣 Express your interest at bit.ly/38r4NVQ
*Deadline for indication of interest is 15 Jan 2021. Please note that the indication of interest does not amount to a confirmation of a slot, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if you are successful.
[EVENT INVITE]
TechTalks: Improve Your Stakeholder Engagement with Twitter
🗓 12 January 2021 (Tuesday)
⏰ 2.30pm - 3.30pm
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Join Community Matter and Twitter's Upcoming Webinar on Stakeholder Engagement and hear from the Twitter Team as they:
• Discuss Twitter’s unique audience demographic
• Share best practices for non-profits to augment their current online stakeholder engagement practices
• Introduce campaign tools available specially for non-profits
• Discuss about some of the misconceptions in communication and engagement on Twitter vis a vis other modes and platforms.
📣 Sign up at bit.ly/2XsJXPl
TechTalks: Improve Your Stakeholder Engagement with Twitter
🗓 12 January 2021 (Tuesday)
⏰ 2.30pm - 3.30pm
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Join Community Matter and Twitter's Upcoming Webinar on Stakeholder Engagement and hear from the Twitter Team as they:
• Discuss Twitter’s unique audience demographic
• Share best practices for non-profits to augment their current online stakeholder engagement practices
• Introduce campaign tools available specially for non-profits
• Discuss about some of the misconceptions in communication and engagement on Twitter vis a vis other modes and platforms.
📣 Sign up at bit.ly/2XsJXPl
[NEW SOFTWARE]
Zoom
Planning for your next groundup event to be virtual or a hybrid set up? Get access to Groundup Central's Zoom plan that allows for up to 300 participants and breakout rooms, all without having to worry about the meeting duration limit!
• Host up to 300 participants
• Meeting duration of up to 30 hours
• Breakout rooms
• Recording
• Polling function
📣 Head over to bit.ly/3p62ahW for more info and to express your interest
*Availability based on calendar schedule
Zoom
Planning for your next groundup event to be virtual or a hybrid set up? Get access to Groundup Central's Zoom plan that allows for up to 300 participants and breakout rooms, all without having to worry about the meeting duration limit!
• Host up to 300 participants
• Meeting duration of up to 30 hours
• Breakout rooms
• Recording
• Polling function
📣 Head over to bit.ly/3p62ahW for more info and to express your interest
*Availability based on calendar schedule
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we caught up with Jonathan from Contribute SG, as he shares about the formation of his ground-up initiative, being an active community contributor and his passion for building relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Click on the link below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: Contribute SG
In this edition of Groundup Features: we caught up with Jonathan from Contribute SG, as he shares about the formation of his ground-up initiative, being an active community contributor and his passion for building relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Click on the link below to read more:
👉 Website Feature: Contribute SG
[EVENT]
Bukit Panjang Cares - Virtual Volunteer Roadshow
🗓 20 Feb and 22 Feb 2021 (Sat and Mon)
⏰ 10am - 5pm (Sat), 2pm - 7pm (Mon)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Explore how you can make a difference at the Bukit Panjang Cares' first-ever organised Virtual Volunteer Roadshow!
Hear from various social service & healthcare providers, as well as community & grassroots organisations, in or serving Bukit Panjang Town, as they share about their services and volunteer opportunities.
*Door gifts and Volunteer Starter Kits on first-come, first-served basis!
📣 Register at bit.ly/2NAvNu3
Bukit Panjang Cares - Virtual Volunteer Roadshow
🗓 20 Feb and 22 Feb 2021 (Sat and Mon)
⏰ 10am - 5pm (Sat), 2pm - 7pm (Mon)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Explore how you can make a difference at the Bukit Panjang Cares' first-ever organised Virtual Volunteer Roadshow!
Hear from various social service & healthcare providers, as well as community & grassroots organisations, in or serving Bukit Panjang Town, as they share about their services and volunteer opportunities.
*Door gifts and Volunteer Starter Kits on first-come, first-served basis!
📣 Register at bit.ly/2NAvNu3
[EXCLUSIVE EVENT INVITE]
P&G Pro Bono School: Analytics & Insights
🗓 5 March 2021 (Fri)
⏰ 10.30am - 12.00pm
📍 Hosted virtually on WebEx
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
Empact and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have reached out to us with an opportunity for 5 groundups to attend the upcoming Online Pro Bono School: Analytics & Insights.
Learn from P&G as they share a framework to help you better define your target audience (the WHO) for your fundraising efforts and programmes by analysing data from available sources, which will help you have a more targeted approach when doing your outreach.
📣 For more info and to register your interest, head over to: bit.ly/3jYj0xs
*Deadline for indication of interest is 25 Feb 2021.
Please note that registration of interest does not amount to confirmation of a slot to attend the session, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if your registration is successful.
P&G Pro Bono School: Analytics & Insights
🗓 5 March 2021 (Fri)
⏰ 10.30am - 12.00pm
📍 Hosted virtually on WebEx
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
Empact and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have reached out to us with an opportunity for 5 groundups to attend the upcoming Online Pro Bono School: Analytics & Insights.
Learn from P&G as they share a framework to help you better define your target audience (the WHO) for your fundraising efforts and programmes by analysing data from available sources, which will help you have a more targeted approach when doing your outreach.
📣 For more info and to register your interest, head over to: bit.ly/3jYj0xs
*Deadline for indication of interest is 25 Feb 2021.
Please note that registration of interest does not amount to confirmation of a slot to attend the session, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if your registration is successful.
[GROUNDUP LEARN ARTICLE]
Exploring partnerships and collaborations for your groundup?
In our latest article, find out how you can build your groundup’s credibility to generate momentum and gain traction.
Head over to bit.ly/3qA8KOw now! 💻
Exploring partnerships and collaborations for your groundup?
In our latest article, find out how you can build your groundup’s credibility to generate momentum and gain traction.
Head over to bit.ly/3qA8KOw now! 💻
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
Majulah Community is doing a 1-minute survey to find out what really worries youth about volunteering as mentors to other youth.
Your responses will help Majulah Community develop a free Mentor Starter Kit, to help make it easier for anyone who has ever thought of stepping up as a mentor - whether formally or for your students, colleagues, siblings or neighbour.
📣 Head over to bit.ly/survey-on-mentoring to share your thoughts! 📣
Majulah Community is doing a 1-minute survey to find out what really worries youth about volunteering as mentors to other youth.
Your responses will help Majulah Community develop a free Mentor Starter Kit, to help make it easier for anyone who has ever thought of stepping up as a mentor - whether formally or for your students, colleagues, siblings or neighbour.
📣 Head over to bit.ly/survey-on-mentoring to share your thoughts! 📣
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
In search of a room to hold your groundup team meetings? Need a workspace big enough to hold groundup activities?
Look no further! Check out these two newly added listings to our Spaces category:
In search of a room to hold your groundup team meetings? Need a workspace big enough to hold groundup activities?
Look no further! Check out these two newly added listings to our Spaces category:
[SPACE UPDATE]
📍 National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre
Access cosy and comfortable spaces of all sizes, conveniently located just above Clarke Quay MRT station, to host anything from public events to internal meetings.
• There may be some small fees involved, depending on the room size required
• This is a pilot and is only available on selected weekends and non-office hours on weekdays
• COVID-19 Safe Management Measures applies to all groundups and their invited guests
📣 Click here to enquire: bit.ly/38d2zsy
📍 National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre
Access cosy and comfortable spaces of all sizes, conveniently located just above Clarke Quay MRT station, to host anything from public events to internal meetings.
• There may be some small fees involved, depending on the room size required
• This is a pilot and is only available on selected weekends and non-office hours on weekdays
• COVID-19 Safe Management Measures applies to all groundups and their invited guests
📣 Click here to enquire: bit.ly/38d2zsy
[SPACE UPDATE]
📍 Kim Choo Kueh Chang
Kim Choo, famous for their Nonya rice dumplings and an advocator for Singapore’s heritage, is offering their kitchen situated in the Katong area as a community space for non-profit organisations to conduct activities and the local community to come together to do good.
📣 Bookings are required to use the space, so express your interest today: bit.ly/3ejlZ2y
📍 Kim Choo Kueh Chang
Kim Choo, famous for their Nonya rice dumplings and an advocator for Singapore’s heritage, is offering their kitchen situated in the Katong area as a community space for non-profit organisations to conduct activities and the local community to come together to do good.
📣 Bookings are required to use the space, so express your interest today: bit.ly/3ejlZ2y
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Andrew from Break The Cycle SG, as he shares about his inspiration behind the use of cycling as a medium to support ex-offenders break the cycle of recidivism. Find out more about what encourages Andrew and the lessons he has learnt in his time as a groundup co-founder.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Break The Cycle SG
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Andrew from Break The Cycle SG, as he shares about his inspiration behind the use of cycling as a medium to support ex-offenders break the cycle of recidivism. Find out more about what encourages Andrew and the lessons he has learnt in his time as a groundup co-founder.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Break The Cycle SG
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook