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 […]
What Is Corporate Volunteering?: How and Why Singapore Companies Can Grow By Giving Back
Being a good company in Singapore also means being a good neighbour. In an era when organisational stakeholders are increasingly invested in stability, positive values, and staff welfare, businesses that volunteer stand out for their care for the community—and their commitment to long-term impact. Corporate volunteering is a way to encourage employees to be part […]
NVPC’s Fundraising Forum: Charting A Bold Path Forward In The Future of Giving
At NVPC’s Fundraising Forum, held as part of the City of Good Summit 2025, over 300 passionate fundraisers, charity leaders, and philanthropic partners gathered to chart a stronger, more resilient giving ecosystem for Singapore. As the nation celebrates SG60 this year, the forum offered a timely moment of reflection and action to prepare charities to be […]
Recognising a Leader of Good: Why I Nominated Clarence for the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards
This article was contributed by Hon Liang Yi, APAC Corporate Responsibility Manager.She was Clarence’s nominator for the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) 2024. A Full-Circle Moment As someone who has spent much of my career driving corporate responsibility, I have come to believe that true changemakers are those who not only dream big but […]
Nurturing the Heart of Singapore Together: Key takeaways from the City of Good Summit 2025
The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) held the second City of Good Summit 2025 on 27 March 2025. Bringing together over 1,000 leaders and changemakers from the people, private, and public sectors, the event was a platform to strengthen partnerships, catalyse connections, and inspire action. In support of SG60, this year’s Summit placed a greater emphasis […]