Welcome to BAGUS Together 🎉
🙌 In this Telegram Channel, we share the latest updates, events and opportunities in the groundup and social service space
👀 Check out our website for more resources
🫶 Collaborate with other groundups!
👣 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
👋 Have a question? Drop us an email at hey@bagustogether.sg
🙌 In this Telegram Channel, we share the latest updates, events and opportunities in the groundup and social service space
👀 Check out our website for more resources
🫶 Collaborate with other groundups!
👣 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
👋 Have a question? Drop us an email at hey@bagustogether.sg
BAGUS Together pinned «Welcome to BAGUS Together 🎉 🙌 In this Telegram Channel, we share the latest updates, events and opportunities in the groundup and social service space 👀 Check out our website for more resources 🫶 Collaborate with other groundups! 👣 Follow us on Instagram…»
[EVENT UPDATE]
Beyond The Buzzword: What is Community?
⏰ 24 Oct, Sat | 3 - 5 PM
Curious to learn more about community development and what makes a great community experience?
In this short 2-hour Zoom workshop, you will...
1. Uncover a greater awareness of the communities that you belong to
2. Learn fundamental concepts to help you understand & unpack 'community'
3. Learn more about yourself
4. Get tips on how to improve your experiences in the communities that you're already part of
Hear from the NVPC Community Matters & OpenJio team as they share insights on community building, and meet like-minded people to connect and contribute towards our City of Good!
📣 Register at: www.tinyurl.com/whatiscommunity2020
Beyond The Buzzword: What is Community?
⏰ 24 Oct, Sat | 3 - 5 PM
Curious to learn more about community development and what makes a great community experience?
In this short 2-hour Zoom workshop, you will...
1. Uncover a greater awareness of the communities that you belong to
2. Learn fundamental concepts to help you understand & unpack 'community'
3. Learn more about yourself
4. Get tips on how to improve your experiences in the communities that you're already part of
Hear from the NVPC Community Matters & OpenJio team as they share insights on community building, and meet like-minded people to connect and contribute towards our City of Good!
📣 Register at: www.tinyurl.com/whatiscommunity2020
[EVENT UPDATE]
The Majurity Trust's SG Strong Townhall #3
⏰ 28 Oct, Wed | 12 - 1.30 PM
Take part in TMT's SG Strong Townhall #3 and join guest panellists Nurul, Johann and Jason as they share strategies on building a virtual community, digital volunteering and non-code software tools you can implement to scale your groundup!
📣 Register at: http://bit.ly/register-sgstrongtownhall3
The Majurity Trust's SG Strong Townhall #3
⏰ 28 Oct, Wed | 12 - 1.30 PM
Take part in TMT's SG Strong Townhall #3 and join guest panellists Nurul, Johann and Jason as they share strategies on building a virtual community, digital volunteering and non-code software tools you can implement to scale your groundup!
📣 Register at: http://bit.ly/register-sgstrongtownhall3
[EXCLUSIVE EVENT INVITE]
P&G Pro Bono School on Digital Media
⏰ 18 Nov, Wed | 2 - 3.30PM
📍 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 on Digital Media.
Learn how to plan, set up and evaluate digital media campaigns! From best practices of designing a Digital Media plan to structuring a social media campaign to strengthen your digital marketing strategy, improve your approach to reach your target audiences more effectively.
📣 For more info and to register your interest, head over to: bit.ly/2J36PRx
*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 on Digital Media
⏰ 18 Nov, Wed | 2 - 3.30PM
📍 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 on Digital Media.
Learn how to plan, set up and evaluate digital media campaigns! From best practices of designing a Digital Media plan to structuring a social media campaign to strengthen your digital marketing strategy, improve your approach to reach your target audiences more effectively.
📣 For more info and to register your interest, head over to: bit.ly/2J36PRx
*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 FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features, we speak to Monica from CareerContact and find out how her interest in learning about the current education system in Singapore, sparked the idea of starting an initiative that encourages pre-university students to explore different and unconventional career pathways.
Check out the links below to read on!
👉 Groundup Central Feature: CareerContact
👉 Instagram Social Media Feature
👉 Facebook Social Media Feature
In this edition of Groundup Features, we speak to Monica from CareerContact and find out how her interest in learning about the current education system in Singapore, sparked the idea of starting an initiative that encourages pre-university students to explore different and unconventional career pathways.
Check out the links below to read on!
👉 Groundup Central Feature: CareerContact
👉 Instagram Social Media Feature
👉 Facebook Social Media Feature
[EVENT UPDATE]
Community Forum Session 3: Tips & Tricks to Get to Know Your Neighbours
⏰ 7 Nov, Sat | 3 - 4.30PM
Are you are a groundup or social innovator who's passionate about fostering relationships between neighbours? Want to learn some tips and tricks to building your own communities through the lens of building a neighbourhood community? Then you won't want to miss this!
In this session co-organised by NVPC Community Matters and Beyond Social Services, hear from a diverse panel as they share their own experiences and advice on exploring new communities.
📣 For more details and to sign up, head over to: https://bit.ly/362Jx67
Community Forum Session 3: Tips & Tricks to Get to Know Your Neighbours
⏰ 7 Nov, Sat | 3 - 4.30PM
Are you are a groundup or social innovator who's passionate about fostering relationships between neighbours? Want to learn some tips and tricks to building your own communities through the lens of building a neighbourhood community? Then you won't want to miss this!
In this session co-organised by NVPC Community Matters and Beyond Social Services, hear from a diverse panel as they share their own experiences and advice on exploring new communities.
📣 For more details and to sign up, head over to: https://bit.ly/362Jx67
[EVENT UPDATE]
Empowering NPOs through Outsourced Professional Services
⏰ 13 Nov, Fri | 2.30pm
Bringing in skills-based support for your groundup can help you improve your operations and allow you to focus on your core!
Hear from Empact, a social enterprise, on how they have worked with different organisations including NPOs to support their good work through taking on essential services such as finance, HR, marketing, and more. Learn how they leverage on a network of skilled volunteers who give their time and expertise at a pro bono/low bono rate!
📣 For more details and to sign up, head over to: https://bit.ly/2HZTGsx
Empowering NPOs through Outsourced Professional Services
⏰ 13 Nov, Fri | 2.30pm
Bringing in skills-based support for your groundup can help you improve your operations and allow you to focus on your core!
Hear from Empact, a social enterprise, on how they have worked with different organisations including NPOs to support their good work through taking on essential services such as finance, HR, marketing, and more. Learn how they leverage on a network of skilled volunteers who give their time and expertise at a pro bono/low bono rate!
📣 For more details and to sign up, head over to: https://bit.ly/2HZTGsx
[EVENT UPDATE]
Mission:Unite Hackathon
⏰ 27 Nov, Fri - 5 Dec, Sat
Believe in creating a more gracious world that appreciates our differences and celebrates our similarities, no matter the color of our skin or our beliefs?
StartupX and Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth are excited to present Mission:Unite, a hackathon and safe space for youth of all ages, backgrounds and cultures, to identify challenges, and ideate ways to bring about greater social compact.
📣 For more details and to sign up, head over to: bit.ly/hackforcohesion
Mission:Unite Hackathon
⏰ 27 Nov, Fri - 5 Dec, Sat
Believe in creating a more gracious world that appreciates our differences and celebrates our similarities, no matter the color of our skin or our beliefs?
StartupX and Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth are excited to present Mission:Unite, a hackathon and safe space for youth of all ages, backgrounds and cultures, to identify challenges, and ideate ways to bring about greater social compact.
📣 For more details and to sign up, head over to: bit.ly/hackforcohesion
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features, we hear from Advait – Director of Innovations at Hey, You Got Mail!. The groundup was formed in June, after the team reflected on their lifestyle during Circuit Breaker and wondered how seniors, who had little to no access to the Internet, were doing. They aim to reduce the risk of loneliness in seniors from nursing homes – through delivery of high-quality handmade cards.
Check out the links below to read on!
👉 Website Feature: Hey, You Got Mail!
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features, we hear from Advait – Director of Innovations at Hey, You Got Mail!. The groundup was formed in June, after the team reflected on their lifestyle during Circuit Breaker and wondered how seniors, who had little to no access to the Internet, were doing. They aim to reduce the risk of loneliness in seniors from nursing homes – through delivery of high-quality handmade cards.
Check out the links below to read on!
👉 Website Feature: Hey, You Got Mail!
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
[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!