CNPL BoardMatch
Towards Effective Charity Boards
CNPL BoardMatch specialises in helping charities in Singapore with effective board volunteer recruitment. We connect volunteers with charities that are looking to fill board or committee-level opportunities, focusing on facilitating the best match between contributions and needs.
Who is the service for?
Charities seeking suitable volunteers to fill board/committee-level positions to fulfil governance requirements and drive board performance
Volunteers who want to meaningfully contribute to charitable causes through their professional expertise and experience at a suitable commitment level.
How can charities and volunteers benefit?
Charities:
- Stronger governance through diversity in board and committee
- Save time and effort by gaining access to a pool of skills-based board-ready volunteers
- Targeted match support from the CNPL BoardMatch team
Volunteers:
- Gain access to curated board and committee opportunities with charities aligned to your interests and expertise
- Grow professionally and strengthen your leadership capabilities by contributing your skills to charities and causes that resonate with you
- Receive targeted recommendations from the CNPL BoardMatch team for specific roles and opportunities
How Our Service Works
In-person Opportunity Sessions (M2M)
M2M is our bi-annual in-person opportunity session bringing curated charities and skills-based volunteers together to facilitate matches and placements for board and committee opportunities.
Digital Opportunity Listings on giving.sg
A monthly service where registered BoardMatch volunteers can view and express interest for charity board and committee roles directly through the giving.sg platform.
For Charities
Is your charity seeking new volunteers to serve on your Board and Committee? Submit your available opportunities and gain access to our BoardMatch volunteer pool.
For Volunteers
Interested to serve on a Charity Board and Committee? Sign up as our BoardMatch volunteer and get access to available volunteer opportunities.
Frequently asked questions from charities
All registered Singapore charities and non-profits qualify to use the BoardMatch service.
Opportunities are live for 1 month on the giving.sg platform. You will be connected to shortlisted volunteers during and/or after this 1-month period.
Yes, all charities can benefit from BoardMatch regardless of size and resources. The CNPL BoardMatch team will do a preliminary assessment and connect you with shortlisted volunteers, saving time and effort for charities. However, please note that the final assessment for placement shall be the responsibility of the respective charities.
Charities using the BoardMatch service gain access to a pool of pre-screened board-ready skills-based volunteers. Charities may also request an extension or re-list their opportunities if they have not been able to successfully match suitable volunteers.
Frequently asked questions from volunteers
BoardMatch is open to individuals with at least 5 years of management and leadership experience who are keen to contribute their expertise to a charity board.
The registration process on FormSG and giving.sg takes about 1–2 weeks. Once registered, volunteers can express interest directly in board and committee roles that match their skills and interests.
Charities will then review applications according to their own practices and requirements. From registration to placement, the overall process typically takes around 3 months.
Yes. You may apply for multiple roles, and it will be up to the charities to assess which role(s) are the best fit for you.
New opportunities are listed approximately every 1–2 months.
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