The Glow Up: From Intern to Head of Groundup Partnerships
For Lim Jingjie—better known to many colleagues as JJ—his journey with the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) has been anything but linear. Yet, across three different stints at NVPC, spanning about five years in total, one thing has remained constant: NVPC has played a pivotal role in shaping both his professional foundation and personal […]
What Is giving.sg?: How You Can Use Singapore’s One-Stop Donation, Volunteering, and Fundraising Portal
What is giving.sg? Many people in Singapore want to give back, but aren’t sure where to start. giving.sg makes it easy to donate, volunteer, or fundraise all in one trusted national platform. If you’re new to giving.sg, here’s your quick-start guide to your go-to giving portal. What can you do on giving.sg? With over 700 charities […]
Activating the Next Generation: Giving young changemakers a seat at the table
Youth leaders are purpose-driven, but face burnout, funding gaps, and credibility hurdles. Sustainability and continuity can be a real challenge with the pressures of life. Support from all stakeholders doesn’t need to be big — being seen, heard, and valued is often enough to keep them going. At the City of Good Summit 2025, Suhaimi […]
Beyond VIA Hours: A Student Volunteer’s Guide to Meaningful Community Service In Singapore
Most of us remember holding donation tins on Flag Day or making festive visits to a nursing home as students. These moments were our first brushes with giving back – familiar parts of growing up in Singapore’s school system. But volunteering doesn’t have to stop at one-time events. When it aligns with what we […]
Walk the Talk: Peihan’s Journey in Championing Cat Welfare
For Yu Peihan, Senior Manager, Knowledge & Insights at NVPC, volunteering isn’t just a part time gig – it’s deeply intertwined with who she is. Her passion lies in two causes that have shaped much of her personal and professional life: animal welfare, especially cats, and environmental protection. Her connection to these causes runs […]
Activating Communities of Purpose: How Professionals Can Look Beyond Their Sectors To Build A City of Good
At the City of Good Summit 2025, Dr Ming Tan, NVPC Board Member, hosted a panel discussion on ‘Activating Communities of Purpose’. Panellists Claus Meyer — culinary entrepreneur and co-founder of the Melting Pot Foundation, and Arthur Lang — Group CFO of Singtel and former Chairman of NKF — unpacked the transformative power of innovation when rooted […]
Walk the Talk: Taking Volunteer Leave to Make a Difference
At NVPC, we don’t just talk about giving – we live it. As part of our commitment to growing a culture of giving, every employee is given six days of volunteer leave annually, empowering them to support causes close to their hearts. One such example is Luke Phang, Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications, who […]
Growing As A Groundup Leader: Finding Your Community, & The Groundbreakers Leadership Programme
If you’ve ever found yourself rallying people around a cause you care about, juggling everything from planning events to guiding your team through uncertainty, you’re already leading a groundup. Many groundup leaders like you start off doing the meaningful work of leading volunteers, growing sustainably, and staying grounded in purpose themselves – and find […]
State of Play 2025: A Growing Platform for Corporate-Community Collaboration
Returning for its third edition at the City of Good Summit 2025, State of Play made a strong comeback – this time with a significant expansion, tripling the number of exhibitors. This dynamic, trade fair-styled event brought together 60 community partners and ground-up initiatives across a diverse range of causes – from children, community, and […]
NVPC’s Fundraising Forum: Putting the Fun in Fundraising
At NVPC’s inaugural Fundraising Forum, part of the City of Good Summit 2025, some 300 passionate fundraisers, charity leaders, and philanthropic partners gathered to chart a stronger, more resilient giving ecosystem for Singapore. NVPC’s Vice Chairman, Chong Ee Rong, shared on the dynamic changes in the philanthropic space and Lenard Pattiselanno, NVPC’s Senior Director of Community Leadership and Partnerships, spoke […]