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
[EVENT UPDATE]
Pacing Yourself: Caring for ourselves as we champion our causes
🗓 1 April & 7 April 2021 (Thurs & Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 PM (Thurs), 7 - 9PM (Wed)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
In the busy-ness of running your groundup and creating positive impact in the society, do you find yourself feeling burnt out?
You are not alone. When you are a community leader, it can be challenging to be vulnerable.
Join Community Matters and Impart as they host an interactive zoom session on Pacing Yourself – providing a safe space for you to care for your mental wellbeing while championing the cause you believe in.
📣 Sign up here for 1 April: bit.ly/3tGRo3L
📣 Sign up here for 7 April: bit.ly/30WonV9
*This event has two sessions which will cover the same content. The only difference between the two sessions are the featured panel speakers and event timing.
Pacing Yourself: Caring for ourselves as we champion our causes
🗓 1 April & 7 April 2021 (Thurs & Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 PM (Thurs), 7 - 9PM (Wed)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
In the busy-ness of running your groundup and creating positive impact in the society, do you find yourself feeling burnt out?
You are not alone. When you are a community leader, it can be challenging to be vulnerable.
Join Community Matters and Impart as they host an interactive zoom session on Pacing Yourself – providing a safe space for you to care for your mental wellbeing while championing the cause you believe in.
📣 Sign up here for 1 April: bit.ly/3tGRo3L
📣 Sign up here for 7 April: bit.ly/30WonV9
*This event has two sessions which will cover the same content. The only difference between the two sessions are the featured panel speakers and event timing.
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Aanya - Founder of Art:Connect, a ground-up initiative which connects students to healthcare centres and senior care homes - through card making projects, mural painting projects, and senior buddy programmes. Hear from Aanya as she shares about the inspiration behind Art:Connect, and how her experience volunteering with friends, has been so far.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Art:Connect
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Aanya - Founder of Art:Connect, a ground-up initiative which connects students to healthcare centres and senior care homes - through card making projects, mural painting projects, and senior buddy programmes. Hear from Aanya as she shares about the inspiration behind Art:Connect, and how her experience volunteering with friends, has been so far.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Art:Connect
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
[SPACE UPDATE]
📍 QANVAST
Qanvast is a renovation platform that recommends interior firms to homeowners. From now till 31 Dec 2021, they are extending exclusive discounted rates for their event space located at OUE Downtown Gallery, to non-profit organisations and social enterprises.
📣 Bookings are required and subjected to availability. Find out more at: bit.ly/3th5jha
📍 QANVAST
Qanvast is a renovation platform that recommends interior firms to homeowners. From now till 31 Dec 2021, they are extending exclusive discounted rates for their event space located at OUE Downtown Gallery, to non-profit organisations and social enterprises.
📣 Bookings are required and subjected to availability. Find out more at: bit.ly/3th5jha
[EVENT UPDATE]
Webinar on PDPA Amendment (For Charities & Social Service Sector)
🗓 14 April 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 .30PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
With the volume of data growing exponentially, are you concerned over data protection policies and potential data security threats?
Want to learn how to build greater accountability over the data you collect, and how to support data use for innovation?
Hear from Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) as they share on PDPA amendments; the SG Cyber Safe Programme, Cyber Security Toolkits and New Cyber Security Trustmark.
📣 Sign up at: bit.ly/2POfV8N
Webinar on PDPA Amendment (For Charities & Social Service Sector)
🗓 14 April 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 .30PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
With the volume of data growing exponentially, are you concerned over data protection policies and potential data security threats?
Want to learn how to build greater accountability over the data you collect, and how to support data use for innovation?
Hear from Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) as they share on PDPA amendments; the SG Cyber Safe Programme, Cyber Security Toolkits and New Cyber Security Trustmark.
📣 Sign up at: bit.ly/2POfV8N
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak to the co-founders of Jiayou Station, an initiative that aims to provide academic support to students who may not have access to such resources, and to guide them towards realizing their aspirations. Hear from them as they touch on their inspirations, challenges and share their tips for peers who are keen to start their own groundup.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Jiayou Station
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak to the co-founders of Jiayou Station, an initiative that aims to provide academic support to students who may not have access to such resources, and to guide them towards realizing their aspirations. Hear from them as they touch on their inspirations, challenges and share their tips for peers who are keen to start their own groundup.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Jiayou Station
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook