[EVENT]
Are you a groundup leader looking for support to grow your initiative? Want to meet a group of like-minded groundup leaders and contribute to Singapore's thriving groundup community?
In partnership with GIC, The Majurity Trust has launched the SG Strong Fellowship, a 12-month programme designed to encourage systems-thinking and collaboration amongst groundup leaders, including a 2D1N offsite and a number of community learning sessions. Fellows can look forward to receiving flexible funding of up to $10,000 each and collaborating with network of leaders to tackle complex issues together.
Sign up for the SG Strong Fellowship Info Session to learn more!
Date & Time: 17 May 2023 Wednesday, 6pm
Location: Online Zoom session
Sign-up Link: http://bit.ly/SSF2023INFO
Click here for more information.
Are you a groundup leader looking for support to grow your initiative? Want to meet a group of like-minded groundup leaders and contribute to Singapore's thriving groundup community?
In partnership with GIC, The Majurity Trust has launched the SG Strong Fellowship, a 12-month programme designed to encourage systems-thinking and collaboration amongst groundup leaders, including a 2D1N offsite and a number of community learning sessions. Fellows can look forward to receiving flexible funding of up to $10,000 each and collaborating with network of leaders to tackle complex issues together.
Sign up for the SG Strong Fellowship Info Session to learn more!
Date & Time: 17 May 2023 Wednesday, 6pm
Location: Online Zoom session
Sign-up Link: http://bit.ly/SSF2023INFO
Click here for more information.
[EVENT]
Do you want to learn about ideas that can help uplift vulnerable families in Singapore? Why not come down to the Design4Impact 3 Pitch & Community Day?
Design4Impact is an open innovation platform for social minded innovators to come together to learn and connect with resources that can help turn their ideas into community-owned solutions. Design4Impact is back with its third instalment this year and its theme is "Uplifting Vulnerable Families in the Community", so head on down to listen to the pitches of the top 8 shortlisted teams and network with others passionate in this area!
Date & Time: 19 May 2023 Friday, 1-6pm
Location: Academia @ Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road S169856
Sign-up Link: Go.gov.sg/d4i3pitchday
Click here for more information.
Do you want to learn about ideas that can help uplift vulnerable families in Singapore? Why not come down to the Design4Impact 3 Pitch & Community Day?
Design4Impact is an open innovation platform for social minded innovators to come together to learn and connect with resources that can help turn their ideas into community-owned solutions. Design4Impact is back with its third instalment this year and its theme is "Uplifting Vulnerable Families in the Community", so head on down to listen to the pitches of the top 8 shortlisted teams and network with others passionate in this area!
Date & Time: 19 May 2023 Friday, 1-6pm
Location: Academia @ Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road S169856
Sign-up Link: Go.gov.sg/d4i3pitchday
Click here for more information.
[EVENT]
Did you know that Kindness Day SG was inaugurated in 2013 for Singaporeans to come together in celebration of kindness and graciousness? It is to inspire one another and transform our society into a nation of kindness.
Come on down to the Kindness Day SG Celebrations and enjoy a fun-filled day and celebrate new persons and groups to be inducted into the Singapore Kindness Movement's Kindred Spirit Circle.
Date & Time: 20 May 2023 Saturday, 10am - 9pm
Location: Paya Lebar Quarter Plaza
Click here for some Singa stickers just for you!
Did you know that Kindness Day SG was inaugurated in 2013 for Singaporeans to come together in celebration of kindness and graciousness? It is to inspire one another and transform our society into a nation of kindness.
Come on down to the Kindness Day SG Celebrations and enjoy a fun-filled day and celebrate new persons and groups to be inducted into the Singapore Kindness Movement's Kindred Spirit Circle.
Date & Time: 20 May 2023 Saturday, 10am - 9pm
Location: Paya Lebar Quarter Plaza
Click here for some Singa stickers just for you!
[LEARN]
Curious to learn more about different social causes in Singapore? Tune in to UN-PHIL-TERED where our hosts - Grace and Mahdhir, have UNPHILTERED conversations with various guests and seek to unpack stories from the PHILanthropic sector.
Join them as they chat about topics such as wish-granting for terminally-ill patients, caregiving for people with dementia and autism, and find out how you can contribute to various social causes in Singapore.
Listen to the UN-PHIL-TERED podcast episodes today!
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MeListen
ApplePodcast
Curious to learn more about different social causes in Singapore? Tune in to UN-PHIL-TERED where our hosts - Grace and Mahdhir, have UNPHILTERED conversations with various guests and seek to unpack stories from the PHILanthropic sector.
Join them as they chat about topics such as wish-granting for terminally-ill patients, caregiving for people with dementia and autism, and find out how you can contribute to various social causes in Singapore.
Listen to the UN-PHIL-TERED podcast episodes today!
Spotify
MeListen
ApplePodcast
[SERVICE]
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure how to take the next step forward?
Join us at our "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult and receive advisory from our colleagues at Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL). You can 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
Date & Time: 6 Jun 2023, 8-9pm
Location: Online on Zoom
Registration Deadline: 31 May 2023
Click here to sign up!
Thinking of registering your groundup but not sure how to take the next step forward?
Join us at our "What's Next, GU?" Registration Consult and receive advisory from our colleagues at Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL). You can 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
Date & Time: 6 Jun 2023, 8-9pm
Location: Online on Zoom
Registration Deadline: 31 May 2023
Click here to sign up!
[EVENT]
Want to learn how you can create a wholesome and effective team for your groundup? Curious to understand how you can influence those around you to do good too?
Organised by the Youth OD Collective, the Conversational Alchemy: Transforming Team Dynamics Workshop is an experiential, hands-on and application-based workshop that aims to support you in enhancing your teamβs dynamics and performance. So come open to learn, experiment and have fun!
Date: 24 Jun 2023, 1-6pm
Location: MPH 2 @ NVPC
Registration Deadline: 10 Jun 2023
Click here to sign up!
Want to learn how you can create a wholesome and effective team for your groundup? Curious to understand how you can influence those around you to do good too?
Organised by the Youth OD Collective, the Conversational Alchemy: Transforming Team Dynamics Workshop is an experiential, hands-on and application-based workshop that aims to support you in enhancing your teamβs dynamics and performance. So come open to learn, experiment and have fun!
Date: 24 Jun 2023, 1-6pm
Location: MPH 2 @ NVPC
Registration Deadline: 10 Jun 2023
Click here to sign up!
[SERVICE]
β¨Are you a non-profit organisation looking to redefine your operating model in the following areas:
β’ Financial Sustainability
β’ Volunteer, Donor, or Beneficiary Engagement
β’ Strategic Planning
If your answer to any of the above is βYes!ββπ», Thrive Social Consulting is here to help.
Thrive is currently looking to support non-profits in their upcoming Consulting Project cohort, commencing from August to December 2023.
Thrive started off in April 2020 as part of a COVID-19 Taskforce supporting non-profits and social enterprises through the pandemic and navigating the βnew normalβ. Over the past 3 years, their 300+ student and professional volunteers (from firms such as McKinsey & Co., Boston Consulting Group, Oliver Wyman) have collaborated with non-profit partners on over 50+ consulting projects.
To apply, you can simply click here or contact Thrive at hello@thrivesocialsg.com directly by 16 July 2023.
β¨Are you a non-profit organisation looking to redefine your operating model in the following areas:
β’ Financial Sustainability
β’ Volunteer, Donor, or Beneficiary Engagement
β’ Strategic Planning
If your answer to any of the above is βYes!ββπ», Thrive Social Consulting is here to help.
Thrive is currently looking to support non-profits in their upcoming Consulting Project cohort, commencing from August to December 2023.
Thrive started off in April 2020 as part of a COVID-19 Taskforce supporting non-profits and social enterprises through the pandemic and navigating the βnew normalβ. Over the past 3 years, their 300+ student and professional volunteers (from firms such as McKinsey & Co., Boston Consulting Group, Oliver Wyman) have collaborated with non-profit partners on over 50+ consulting projects.
To apply, you can simply click here or contact Thrive at hello@thrivesocialsg.com directly by 16 July 2023.
[EVENT]
β¨Are you an environmental enthusiast aged between 18 and 30 looking to make a difference? Hereβs your chance to be part of a multicultural team made up of youth representatives from Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore π!
Global Fund for Children is inviting youth participants to design and lead a new fund, Spark Fund, to help address environmental challenges. Through this opportunity, you will get to:
β’ LEARN π‘ inclusive grantmaking processes and make well-calibrated decisions
β’ ACT π as key personnel to select grantees, exchange perspectives and raise greater awareness among youths
β’ CONNECT π€π» with youth change makers in Southeast Asia and with global and regional experts
Have burning questions? Register for their upcoming information session on 5 Aug here and get them answered!
To apply, you can simply click here.
β° Registration closes on 14 Aug 2023 at midnight.
For more, you can contact Global Fund for Children directly at sparkfund@globalfundforchildren.org.
β¨Are you an environmental enthusiast aged between 18 and 30 looking to make a difference? Hereβs your chance to be part of a multicultural team made up of youth representatives from Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore π!
Global Fund for Children is inviting youth participants to design and lead a new fund, Spark Fund, to help address environmental challenges. Through this opportunity, you will get to:
β’ LEARN π‘ inclusive grantmaking processes and make well-calibrated decisions
β’ ACT π as key personnel to select grantees, exchange perspectives and raise greater awareness among youths
β’ CONNECT π€π» with youth change makers in Southeast Asia and with global and regional experts
Have burning questions? Register for their upcoming information session on 5 Aug here and get them answered!
To apply, you can simply click here.
β° Registration closes on 14 Aug 2023 at midnight.
For more, you can contact Global Fund for Children directly at sparkfund@globalfundforchildren.org.
[EVENT]
Calling out all youths out there!
If youβre passionate in creating solutions to address gaps you see in society and would like support to turn your ideas into reality, good news!
The Youth Action Challenge (YAC) is back with its 5th edition! As a participant, you can expect to experience an exciting 4-month journey where you can partner the government, businesses and community organisations to:
π Learn about the landscape, policy context and gaps for the respective themes
βοΈ Pick up useful tools and frameworks to enable you in ideating, evaluating and pitching your projects; and;
π¨π»βπ« Receive one-year mentorship, guidance from industry experts and up to $50,000 in grants to implement your project
Still have further questions? Join the virtual Ask-Me-Anything session on 16 August 2023, 7:30 β 8:30pm where the organising team from NYC and YAC alumni will share more on their YAC experiences and expectations with you.
To register, simply click here.
β° Registration closes on 13 Sep 2023!
Calling out all youths out there!
If youβre passionate in creating solutions to address gaps you see in society and would like support to turn your ideas into reality, good news!
The Youth Action Challenge (YAC) is back with its 5th edition! As a participant, you can expect to experience an exciting 4-month journey where you can partner the government, businesses and community organisations to:
π Learn about the landscape, policy context and gaps for the respective themes
βοΈ Pick up useful tools and frameworks to enable you in ideating, evaluating and pitching your projects; and;
π¨π»βπ« Receive one-year mentorship, guidance from industry experts and up to $50,000 in grants to implement your project
Still have further questions? Join the virtual Ask-Me-Anything session on 16 August 2023, 7:30 β 8:30pm where the organising team from NYC and YAC alumni will share more on their YAC experiences and expectations with you.
To register, simply click here.
β° Registration closes on 13 Sep 2023!
[EVENT]
π’ Calling out all groundups!
OSCAR Social is a series of learning and networking events for groundup to learn from each other, find opportunities to collaborate, and brainstorm ideas to grow the groundup movement.
Join them at the upcoming session to:
-Gain insights on strategies and best practices of successful groundups
-Share real-world experiences of aspiring groundup leaders
-Discover the keys to building a thriving groundup organisation
More details:
Date & Time: Thursday, 28 Sep 2023, 6-8.30pm
Venue: Temasek Shophouse, Gallery, Level 1, 28 Orchard Road, Singapore 238832
π To register, simply click here.
For more information, you can contact oscar@temasekfoundation.org.sg
π’ Calling out all groundups!
OSCAR Social is a series of learning and networking events for groundup to learn from each other, find opportunities to collaborate, and brainstorm ideas to grow the groundup movement.
Join them at the upcoming session to:
-Gain insights on strategies and best practices of successful groundups
-Share real-world experiences of aspiring groundup leaders
-Discover the keys to building a thriving groundup organisation
More details:
Date & Time: Thursday, 28 Sep 2023, 6-8.30pm
Venue: Temasek Shophouse, Gallery, Level 1, 28 Orchard Road, Singapore 238832
π To register, simply click here.
For more information, you can contact oscar@temasekfoundation.org.sg
[GRANT CALL]
If you are seeking funding for an idea that involves collaboration between two or more parties, heads up!
The NCSS 4ST Partnership Fund will be open for application next month, from 1 to 31 Oct 2023!
The fund aims to mobilise the sector to co-create solutions that promote Innovation, Collaboration, and Empowerment, ultimately leading to an improvement in the quality of life of service users β including:
-Families
-Children and Youth
-Persons with Mental Health Conditions
-Caregivers, amongst others
Click here to find out more and apply!
Have any questions?
Read the FAQs and watch the recording of the past info session! Otherwise, feel free to reach out to grants@majurity.sg with "NCSS 4STPF" in the subject line if you have any other questions.
Need to level up your proposal writing skills?
Check out the FREE proposal writing e-course by NCSS on tips to write a high-quality proposal. Sign up here now!
If you are seeking funding for an idea that involves collaboration between two or more parties, heads up!
The NCSS 4ST Partnership Fund will be open for application next month, from 1 to 31 Oct 2023!
The fund aims to mobilise the sector to co-create solutions that promote Innovation, Collaboration, and Empowerment, ultimately leading to an improvement in the quality of life of service users β including:
-Families
-Children and Youth
-Persons with Mental Health Conditions
-Caregivers, amongst others
Click here to find out more and apply!
Have any questions?
Read the FAQs and watch the recording of the past info session! Otherwise, feel free to reach out to grants@majurity.sg with "NCSS 4STPF" in the subject line if you have any other questions.
Need to level up your proposal writing skills?
Check out the FREE proposal writing e-course by NCSS on tips to write a high-quality proposal. Sign up here now!
Passionate about addressing Singaporeβs food and packaging waste challenges? Ready to turn your innovative ideas into reality? π‘π±
Wait no further and submit your applications today! π©
Join the 2nd edition of the DBS Foundation X NEA Hungry for Change Challenge and be part of a community of impact makers to address Singapore's food waste and packaging problems. You will also have a chance to work with our F&B partners β Koufu, McDonaldβs and The Social Kitchen β to pilot your innovative solutions.
Turn your ideas into reality, with funding up to SGD 20,000 per pilot. An additional SGD 25,000 will be given to the most promising solution of the five winning teams.
β° The clock is ticking! Submit your entries at https://go.dbs.com/47Gfm3P by 31 Oct 2023.
#HungryforChange #TowardsZeroFoodWaste #TowardsZeroWaste #YESYouths #SustainableSG
Wait no further and submit your applications today! π©
Join the 2nd edition of the DBS Foundation X NEA Hungry for Change Challenge and be part of a community of impact makers to address Singapore's food waste and packaging problems. You will also have a chance to work with our F&B partners β Koufu, McDonaldβs and The Social Kitchen β to pilot your innovative solutions.
Turn your ideas into reality, with funding up to SGD 20,000 per pilot. An additional SGD 25,000 will be given to the most promising solution of the five winning teams.
β° The clock is ticking! Submit your entries at https://go.dbs.com/47Gfm3P by 31 Oct 2023.
#HungryforChange #TowardsZeroFoodWaste #TowardsZeroWaste #YESYouths #SustainableSG
[LAST CALL]
π₯€Do you know that by changing to strawless lids for cups, it has reduced 19 million and 10 million straws annually for McDonald's and Koufu respectively?
π₯‘ This year's edition of the Hungry for Change Challenge organised by DBS Foundation and NEA seeks to empower youth to develop and pilot innovative solutions to address issues faced by Koufu, McDonald's and The Social Kitchen in managing food and food packaging waste.
π‘Find out more from their website on how better food waste segregation, innovation in food packaging and a shift in consumer mindset towards food & packaging will help these corporates.
βοΈ If you have a solution for them, submit your proposal by 31 October on the Hungry for Change website to receive up to SGD 100,000 from DBS Foundation to pilot your solutions!
π₯€Do you know that by changing to strawless lids for cups, it has reduced 19 million and 10 million straws annually for McDonald's and Koufu respectively?
π₯‘ This year's edition of the Hungry for Change Challenge organised by DBS Foundation and NEA seeks to empower youth to develop and pilot innovative solutions to address issues faced by Koufu, McDonald's and The Social Kitchen in managing food and food packaging waste.
π‘Find out more from their website on how better food waste segregation, innovation in food packaging and a shift in consumer mindset towards food & packaging will help these corporates.
βοΈ If you have a solution for them, submit your proposal by 31 October on the Hungry for Change website to receive up to SGD 100,000 from DBS Foundation to pilot your solutions!
π’ Calling all groundups - this is your day!
π₯³ Groundup Day is a day to celebrate and appreciate the volunteers and leaders of ground-up initiatives for all the work that you do in the community over the year.
β¨ This year's theme for Groundup Day is Wellness, as we also remind ourselves to take a break every once in a while. It's your day to sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves, so come join us for a free-and-easy evening of fun, food, laughter and rest!
π Date: 8th Dec 2023
π Time: 6-9pm
π Venue: Peace Centre (1 Sophia Road, S228161)
π RSVP: bit.ly/groundupday2023
π Slots are limited to the first 200 sign ups! Up to 5 persons per groundup, please register each person individually.
π₯³ Groundup Day is a day to celebrate and appreciate the volunteers and leaders of ground-up initiatives for all the work that you do in the community over the year.
β¨ This year's theme for Groundup Day is Wellness, as we also remind ourselves to take a break every once in a while. It's your day to sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves, so come join us for a free-and-easy evening of fun, food, laughter and rest!
π Date: 8th Dec 2023
π Time: 6-9pm
π Venue: Peace Centre (1 Sophia Road, S228161)
π RSVP: bit.ly/groundupday2023
π Slots are limited to the first 200 sign ups! Up to 5 persons per groundup, please register each person individually.
[EVENT]
π’ Calling out all groundups!
OSCAR Social is a series of learning and networking events for groundup to learn from each other, find opportunities to collaborate, and brainstorm ideas to grow the groundup movement.
Come join us for a time of learning and discussion on how different groundups design their volunteer outreach and engagement. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, and gain fresh perspectives on growing an sustaining volunteer engagement.
More details:
Date & Time: Saturday, 2 Dec 2023, 12-3pm
Venue: Hornbill Room, Rooftop, Temasek Shophouse, 28 Orchard Road, Singapore 238832
π To register, simply click here.
For more information, you can contact oscar@temasekfoundation.org.sg
π’ Calling out all groundups!
OSCAR Social is a series of learning and networking events for groundup to learn from each other, find opportunities to collaborate, and brainstorm ideas to grow the groundup movement.
Come join us for a time of learning and discussion on how different groundups design their volunteer outreach and engagement. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, and gain fresh perspectives on growing an sustaining volunteer engagement.
More details:
Date & Time: Saturday, 2 Dec 2023, 12-3pm
Venue: Hornbill Room, Rooftop, Temasek Shophouse, 28 Orchard Road, Singapore 238832
π To register, simply click here.
For more information, you can contact oscar@temasekfoundation.org.sg
Letβs Celebrate the End of 2023 Together! π
As the year comes to a close, join the community of change-makers at OpenJio and fellow GUC members for a spectacular year-end celebration together at GU ConneXion: End-of-Year Social!
π Date: 18 December 2023
π Time: 7:00pm β 9:30pm
π Location: NVPC (6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817)
What to expect!
π Amazing food and drinks (itβs FREE!)
π€π» Connect with fellow change-makers in the OpenJio GUC communities
π₯ Look back on the year together and gain inspiration from others
So, join us as we end the year meaningfully and with a blast! Sign up closes in 3 days on 11 December 2023 and limited slots are available so sign up HERE now to secure your spots today! We can accommodate 4 volunteers per groundup, so sign up today with your fellow volunteers!
See you all there! π₯³
As the year comes to a close, join the community of change-makers at OpenJio and fellow GUC members for a spectacular year-end celebration together at GU ConneXion: End-of-Year Social!
π Date: 18 December 2023
π Time: 7:00pm β 9:30pm
π Location: NVPC (6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817)
What to expect!
π Amazing food and drinks (itβs FREE!)
π€π» Connect with fellow change-makers in the OpenJio GUC communities
π₯ Look back on the year together and gain inspiration from others
So, join us as we end the year meaningfully and with a blast! Sign up closes in 3 days on 11 December 2023 and limited slots are available so sign up HERE now to secure your spots today! We can accommodate 4 volunteers per groundup, so sign up today with your fellow volunteers!
See you all there! π₯³
BAGUS Together
Letβs Celebrate the End of 2023 Together! π As the year comes to a close, join the community of change-makers at OpenJio and fellow GUC members for a spectacular year-end celebration together at GU ConneXion: End-of-Year Social! π
Date: 18 December 2023 β¦
Hereβs a reminder to sign up! Sign up closes tomorrow so do RVSP now to join us to end the year with a blast! β¨
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Hello groundup friends!
We are happy to share the launch of BAGUS (Building All Groundups for Success) Together as of 18 January 2024. With partners, Tote Board and Temasek Foundation, the work at Groundup Central will be enhanced in this new initiative that will mark a transformation in NVPCβs role within the groundup ecosystem as we seek to empower local groundups like you all in creating greater social impact in your communities!
We are excited to share upcoming programmes in the months to come so stay tuned for more! Check out our BAGUS Together website for more information: bagustogether.sg
We are happy to share the launch of BAGUS (Building All Groundups for Success) Together as of 18 January 2024. With partners, Tote Board and Temasek Foundation, the work at Groundup Central will be enhanced in this new initiative that will mark a transformation in NVPCβs role within the groundup ecosystem as we seek to empower local groundups like you all in creating greater social impact in your communities!
We are excited to share upcoming programmes in the months to come so stay tuned for more! Check out our BAGUS Together website for more information: bagustogether.sg