Our colleagues over at Community Matters have launched their podcast, Crafting Communities!
Made for change-makers, community leaders and anyone who wants to think a little more deeply about the community they're in, the podcast explores tough questions with candid sharing, insightful tips, and practical advice from established community leaders from volunteer groups, companies, non-profit organisations, and more.
This podcast will address questions such as:
• How can I craft a better experience for my community? What has worked for others?
• How do I best onboard and offboard members in an inclusive and meaningful way?
• How do I create a culture for leadership succession within my community?
📣 Click here to listen now!
Made for change-makers, community leaders and anyone who wants to think a little more deeply about the community they're in, the podcast explores tough questions with candid sharing, insightful tips, and practical advice from established community leaders from volunteer groups, companies, non-profit organisations, and more.
This podcast will address questions such as:
• How can I craft a better experience for my community? What has worked for others?
• How do I best onboard and offboard members in an inclusive and meaningful way?
• How do I create a culture for leadership succession within my community?
📣 Click here to listen now!
[SERVICES]
📋 "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult
Expression of interest for October's "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult is now open!
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure how to take the next step forward? Join us at our consult and receive advisory from our colleagues at Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL).
Learn About
• Different Non-Profit entity types and the considerations, options and implication for each
• Processes of applying and registering as a Charity, CLG or Society etc.
• How to set up a board, and what kind of board members to look out for when you start
• How to adhere to accounting standards
Next Session
18 Oct 2022, 8 - 9pm
Online on Zoom
Registration Deadline
7 Oct 2022
📣 Express your interest at: bit.ly/guc-registration-consult
📋 "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult
Expression of interest for October's "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult is now open!
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure how to take the next step forward? Join us at our consult and receive advisory from our colleagues at Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL).
Learn About
• Different Non-Profit entity types and the considerations, options and implication for each
• Processes of applying and registering as a Charity, CLG or Society etc.
• How to set up a board, and what kind of board members to look out for when you start
• How to adhere to accounting standards
Next Session
18 Oct 2022, 8 - 9pm
Online on Zoom
Registration Deadline
7 Oct 2022
📣 Express your interest at: bit.ly/guc-registration-consult
[EVENT]
Coffee Meets Community: Youth-at-risk
🗓 21 Oct 2022 (Fri)
⏰ 3–5pm (Registrations starts at 2:45pm)
📍238A Thomson Road #13-08/10, Novena Square, Tower A, Singapore 307684
Join NVPC in our next Coffee Meets Community session — organised in partnership with GEX Ventures and Hatch!
In this session, the team hopes to spark conversations around how to better support youth-at-risk through empowerment with relevant skills and knowledge (e.g. digital marketing skills and financial literacy) and community support.
📣 Sign up now: bit.ly/3C8XCyS
Coffee Meets Community: Youth-at-risk
🗓 21 Oct 2022 (Fri)
⏰ 3–5pm (Registrations starts at 2:45pm)
📍238A Thomson Road #13-08/10, Novena Square, Tower A, Singapore 307684
Join NVPC in our next Coffee Meets Community session — organised in partnership with GEX Ventures and Hatch!
In this session, the team hopes to spark conversations around how to better support youth-at-risk through empowerment with relevant skills and knowledge (e.g. digital marketing skills and financial literacy) and community support.
📣 Sign up now: bit.ly/3C8XCyS
[PRODUCTIVITY]
📋 Zoom One PRO Plan
Planning for your next groundup event to be virtual or a hybrid set up, and require access to an online communications platform? Zoom is here to help you connect!
They are offering Groundup Central members a 50% discount on the Zoom One PRO plan!
Pricing
USD$74.95/year/user
(U.P. USD$149.90/year/user)
📣 Click here for more details: bit.ly/3CmO1Vi
📋 Zoom One PRO Plan
Planning for your next groundup event to be virtual or a hybrid set up, and require access to an online communications platform? Zoom is here to help you connect!
They are offering Groundup Central members a 50% discount on the Zoom One PRO plan!
Pricing
USD$74.95/year/user
(U.P. USD$149.90/year/user)
📣 Click here for more details: bit.ly/3CmO1Vi
[EVENT]
Calling all Non-profits & Groundups
Seats still available for our Guild 4 Good Hackathon on 20 Oct!
Your team of 2-5 pax will get up to 8 hours of pro-bono consulting hours with Solution Architects who are willing to explore how tech can help you overcome your day-to-day challenges.
Organised by Amazon Web Services and NVPC, you will be mentored by AWS experts to develop & explore solutions using cloud solutioning, techniques and expertise that will meet your organisational challenges.
Each team will also get the opportunity to present their solution, and walk away with prizes:
• Individual Echo Dots and up to $3000 worth of AWS credits for the winning team
• Up to $500 worth of AWS credits for each participating NPO
• T-shirts &other cool swags for all participants
Sign up now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS_G589CKF2rhqsQA0FWhYN0BL4lLR-JoeFMH49zBeXkntsg/viewform
Calling all Non-profits & Groundups
Seats still available for our Guild 4 Good Hackathon on 20 Oct!
Your team of 2-5 pax will get up to 8 hours of pro-bono consulting hours with Solution Architects who are willing to explore how tech can help you overcome your day-to-day challenges.
Organised by Amazon Web Services and NVPC, you will be mentored by AWS experts to develop & explore solutions using cloud solutioning, techniques and expertise that will meet your organisational challenges.
Each team will also get the opportunity to present their solution, and walk away with prizes:
• Individual Echo Dots and up to $3000 worth of AWS credits for the winning team
• Up to $500 worth of AWS credits for each participating NPO
• T-shirts &other cool swags for all participants
Sign up now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS_G589CKF2rhqsQA0FWhYN0BL4lLR-JoeFMH49zBeXkntsg/viewform
[SPACES]
🏢 The Common Good
Looking for a cosy and fun space to host your next groundup event? Located in Joo Chiat is a space of endless possibilities - to build memories and a community that loves people.
Choose from a variety of rooms located on 2 different floors, according to the needs and capacity of your groundup event.
Click on the link below to learn more about the rooms available, and its accompanying rates!
📣 https://bit.ly/3ME9DRP
*Groundup Central member exclusive
**This is a pilot phase with preferential rates. Rates are subject to changes after pilot ends
🏢 The Common Good
Looking for a cosy and fun space to host your next groundup event? Located in Joo Chiat is a space of endless possibilities - to build memories and a community that loves people.
Choose from a variety of rooms located on 2 different floors, according to the needs and capacity of your groundup event.
Click on the link below to learn more about the rooms available, and its accompanying rates!
📣 https://bit.ly/3ME9DRP
*Groundup Central member exclusive
**This is a pilot phase with preferential rates. Rates are subject to changes after pilot ends
[EVENT]
Hosted by NVPC's Community Matters and Lutheran Community Care Services, join us for the "Navigating Conflict in Communities" workshop happening on 24 November 2022 (Thursday) from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
In this online workshop, you will hear about the panellists’ experience with conflict in their communities and how you can address them in your respective communities.
It will also cover key questions on:
- When does conflict management need to happen?
- How can you proactively strengthen relationships to prevent conflict?
- How do you facilitate reconciliation and restoration when conflict occurs?
Click here to register now!
https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/navigating-conflict-in-communities-tickets-453535064587
Hosted by NVPC's Community Matters and Lutheran Community Care Services, join us for the "Navigating Conflict in Communities" workshop happening on 24 November 2022 (Thursday) from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
In this online workshop, you will hear about the panellists’ experience with conflict in their communities and how you can address them in your respective communities.
It will also cover key questions on:
- When does conflict management need to happen?
- How can you proactively strengthen relationships to prevent conflict?
- How do you facilitate reconciliation and restoration when conflict occurs?
Click here to register now!
https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/navigating-conflict-in-communities-tickets-453535064587
[EVENT]
Ever wondered what was needed to fundraise legally as a groundup? Hosted by NVPC's Groundup Central team and Pro Bono SG, join us for the upcoming ConneXion workshop on "Fundraising as a Groundup – How To Do It Successfully?" happening on 1st December 2022.
This workshop will answer questions such as:
✓ Are groundups allowed to fundraise?
✓ What are the “dos and don'ts” of fundraising as a Groundup?
✓ What are the liabilities and implications of fundraising as a Groundup?
✓ What are the regulations and best practices to fundraise as a Groundup?
In this session, you will have the chance to learn from a lawyer as they share about the legal guidelines on fundraising for Groundups.
Sign up now!
https://www.groundupcentral.sg/events-1/fundraising-as-a-groundup-how-to-do-it-successfully
Ever wondered what was needed to fundraise legally as a groundup? Hosted by NVPC's Groundup Central team and Pro Bono SG, join us for the upcoming ConneXion workshop on "Fundraising as a Groundup – How To Do It Successfully?" happening on 1st December 2022.
This workshop will answer questions such as:
✓ Are groundups allowed to fundraise?
✓ What are the “dos and don'ts” of fundraising as a Groundup?
✓ What are the liabilities and implications of fundraising as a Groundup?
✓ What are the regulations and best practices to fundraise as a Groundup?
In this session, you will have the chance to learn from a lawyer as they share about the legal guidelines on fundraising for Groundups.
Sign up now!
https://www.groundupcentral.sg/events-1/fundraising-as-a-groundup-how-to-do-it-successfully
[EVENT]
NVPC invites you to the Singapore Giving Series #1: Everyone can be a Philanthropist happening on 2 December 2022, from 9am to 12pm where we join partners to share and discuss research and insights on building a thriving giving landscape.
Register Now!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeOxZR5ebnMCy8ju1FyiXv7yGJtvlaNsHW9rJXdZEFwCC9Lw/viewform
NVPC invites you to the Singapore Giving Series #1: Everyone can be a Philanthropist happening on 2 December 2022, from 9am to 12pm where we join partners to share and discuss research and insights on building a thriving giving landscape.
Register Now!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeOxZR5ebnMCy8ju1FyiXv7yGJtvlaNsHW9rJXdZEFwCC9Lw/viewform
Partnered with The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, Thrive Social Consulting is currently looking to support non-profits for their upcoming project cycle commencing in January 2023 and spanning 10-12 weeks.
If your organization is looking for additional support to redefine your operating model in areas such as strategic planning, donor and beneficiary engagement, or impact management, please do reach out to them via this link or hello@thrivesocialsg.com by Friday, 9 December 2022.
If your organization is looking for additional support to redefine your operating model in areas such as strategic planning, donor and beneficiary engagement, or impact management, please do reach out to them via this link or hello@thrivesocialsg.com by Friday, 9 December 2022.
📋 "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult
Expression of interest for January's "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult is now open!
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure how to take the next step forward? Join us at our consult and receive advisory from our colleagues at Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL).
Learn About
• Different Non-Profit entity types and the considerations, options and implication for each
• Processes of applying and registering as a Charity, CLG or Society etc.
• How to set up a board, and what kind of board members to look out for when you start
• How to adhere to accounting standards
Next Session
16 Jan 2023, 8 - 9pm
Online on Zoom
Registration Deadline
9 Jan 2023
📣 Express your interest at: bit.ly/guc-registration-consult
Expression of interest for January's "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult is now open!
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure how to take the next step forward? Join us at our consult and receive advisory from our colleagues at Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL).
Learn About
• Different Non-Profit entity types and the considerations, options and implication for each
• Processes of applying and registering as a Charity, CLG or Society etc.
• How to set up a board, and what kind of board members to look out for when you start
• How to adhere to accounting standards
Next Session
16 Jan 2023, 8 - 9pm
Online on Zoom
Registration Deadline
9 Jan 2023
📣 Express your interest at: bit.ly/guc-registration-consult
📋 "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult
Expression of interest for February's "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult is now open!
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure how to take the next step forward? Join us at our consult and receive advisory from our colleagues at Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL).
Learn About
• Different Non-Profit entity types and the considerations, options and implication for each
• Processes of applying and registering as a Charity, CLG or Society etc.
• How to set up a board, and what kind of board members to look out for when you start
• How to adhere to accounting standards
Next Session
20 Feb 2023, 8 - 9pm
Online on Zoom
Registration Deadline
10 Feb 2023
📣 Express your interest at: bit.ly/guc-registration-consult
Expression of interest for February's "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult is now open!
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure how to take the next step forward? Join us at our consult and receive advisory from our colleagues at Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL).
Learn About
• Different Non-Profit entity types and the considerations, options and implication for each
• Processes of applying and registering as a Charity, CLG or Society etc.
• How to set up a board, and what kind of board members to look out for when you start
• How to adhere to accounting standards
Next Session
20 Feb 2023, 8 - 9pm
Online on Zoom
Registration Deadline
10 Feb 2023
📣 Express your interest at: bit.ly/guc-registration-consult
[EVENT]
Have you ever wanted to help someone who was facing troubles but did not know how to support them? Join us for our next Community Leadership Series to learn about the presence, symptoms and role of trauma in our lives and the people around us, so that we may best know how to care for and support others in our communities and organisations!
Organised by NVPC’s Community Matters team and Limitless, a youth mental health-focused charity, this workshop will cover the key questions:
- What is trauma and how do I identify it?
- What is trauma-informed care?
- How can I practise trauma-informed care? (Brief introduction)
Date: 16 February 2023, Thursday
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Venue: Online, Interactive over zoom
📣 Click to register here!
Have you ever wanted to help someone who was facing troubles but did not know how to support them? Join us for our next Community Leadership Series to learn about the presence, symptoms and role of trauma in our lives and the people around us, so that we may best know how to care for and support others in our communities and organisations!
Organised by NVPC’s Community Matters team and Limitless, a youth mental health-focused charity, this workshop will cover the key questions:
- What is trauma and how do I identify it?
- What is trauma-informed care?
- How can I practise trauma-informed care? (Brief introduction)
Date: 16 February 2023, Thursday
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Venue: Online, Interactive over zoom
📣 Click to register here!
[PRODUCTIVITY]
Circles.Life is back with their updated mobile promo this February! Equip yourself and your volunteers with sufficient data and talk time to run your initiative without a glitch. The offer extends to family & friends of volunteers too!
Enjoy 3 Months of Unlimited Data + Unlimited Talktime $15/mo forever!
✓ No Contract
✓ Free Caller ID
Have questions?
1. Feel free to book a 15minutes call with Circles.Life during lunchtime here
2. Or drop an email at: cis@circles.life
T&Cs
• Offer valid until 28 February 2023
• Full T&Cs provided upon expression of interest
📣 Click to express your interest now!
Circles.Life is back with their updated mobile promo this February! Equip yourself and your volunteers with sufficient data and talk time to run your initiative without a glitch. The offer extends to family & friends of volunteers too!
Enjoy 3 Months of Unlimited Data + Unlimited Talktime $15/mo forever!
✓ No Contract
✓ Free Caller ID
Have questions?
1. Feel free to book a 15minutes call with Circles.Life during lunchtime here
2. Or drop an email at: cis@circles.life
T&Cs
• Offer valid until 28 February 2023
• Full T&Cs provided upon expression of interest
📣 Click to express your interest now!
Working on a digital literacy or wellness programme?
Digital for Life is currently looking to provide funding for projects that promote digital access, literacy and wellness of Singaporeans.
If you are looking for support to build digital resilience or promote good digital habits, do apply via this link by 25 March 2023.
Digital for Life is currently looking to provide funding for projects that promote digital access, literacy and wellness of Singaporeans.
If you are looking for support to build digital resilience or promote good digital habits, do apply via this link by 25 March 2023.
[EVENT]
Have you ever wanted to help someone who was facing troubles but did not know how to support them? Join us for our next Community Leadership Series to learn about the presence, symptoms and role of trauma in our lives and the people around us, so that we may best know how to care for and support others in our communities and organisations!
Organised by NVPC’s Community Matters team and Limitless, a youth mental health-focused charity, this workshop will cover the key questions:
- What is trauma and how do I identify it?
- What is trauma-informed care?
- How can I practise trauma-informed care? (In-depth, includes role-play)
- How can leaders bring about healing?
Date: 16 March 2023, Thursday
Time: 3:00pm-6:30pm
Venue: NVPC MPH
Click here to sign up!
Have you ever wanted to help someone who was facing troubles but did not know how to support them? Join us for our next Community Leadership Series to learn about the presence, symptoms and role of trauma in our lives and the people around us, so that we may best know how to care for and support others in our communities and organisations!
Organised by NVPC’s Community Matters team and Limitless, a youth mental health-focused charity, this workshop will cover the key questions:
- What is trauma and how do I identify it?
- What is trauma-informed care?
- How can I practise trauma-informed care? (In-depth, includes role-play)
- How can leaders bring about healing?
Date: 16 March 2023, Thursday
Time: 3:00pm-6:30pm
Venue: NVPC MPH
Click here to sign up!
[EVENT]
GenLab Collective is proud to be Singapore's country lead for this year's Global Intergenerational Week (GIW), happening from 24 April 2023 to 30 April 2023! GIW is a campaign featuring a collaboration between 15 countries from around the world to celebrate all things intergenerational.
GIW aims to raise awareness of intergenerational practices, spaces and communities, and promote intergenerational solidarity in Singapore through a wide range of activities including:
- Panel discussions
- Workshops
- Cultural activities
- Community events
📣 Participate in the series of activities organised by GenLab Collective here!
GenLab Collective is proud to be Singapore's country lead for this year's Global Intergenerational Week (GIW), happening from 24 April 2023 to 30 April 2023! GIW is a campaign featuring a collaboration between 15 countries from around the world to celebrate all things intergenerational.
GIW aims to raise awareness of intergenerational practices, spaces and communities, and promote intergenerational solidarity in Singapore through a wide range of activities including:
- Panel discussions
- Workshops
- Cultural activities
- Community events
📣 Participate in the series of activities organised by GenLab Collective here!
Are you a leader of a purpose-driven organisation? Have you ever wondered if emotional intelligence can be learnt to help improve the relationships and effectiveness of your team?
The Bettr Fellowship was created so that leaders and team members in organisations can learn from each other to create better social outcomes. Together with other community leaders, the Fellowship provides learning opportunities to:
- Learn from real-life examples and practitioners on emotional development in organisations
- Learn how to build better leadership skills within your team through emotional intelligence, and more easily work towards common goals and outcomes.
- Learn how building emotional wellness in organisations can impact outcomes
- Learn best practices by connecting with peers in the sector through dialogue and sharing.
Create a better workplace and better results with the Bettr Community today! Sign up for the Bettr Fellowship before 1 May 2023.
Click here for more information!
The Bettr Fellowship was created so that leaders and team members in organisations can learn from each other to create better social outcomes. Together with other community leaders, the Fellowship provides learning opportunities to:
- Learn from real-life examples and practitioners on emotional development in organisations
- Learn how to build better leadership skills within your team through emotional intelligence, and more easily work towards common goals and outcomes.
- Learn how building emotional wellness in organisations can impact outcomes
- Learn best practices by connecting with peers in the sector through dialogue and sharing.
Create a better workplace and better results with the Bettr Community today! Sign up for the Bettr Fellowship before 1 May 2023.
Click here for more information!