National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)

For over five decades, Dr S Vasoo has been a driving force in Singapore's social service landscape. From piloting innovative, community-based projects to shaping mainstream services such as Family Service Centres and Aces Care HelpLife, his impact continues to be felt today. As an educator and author, he continues to inspire generations of social workers and changemakers to make a difference. 💡 Know a leader who’s making a difference? Submit an entry for the Leaders of Good category: https://lnkd.in/gHVR4yBb Join us in celebrating excellence in giving. Find out more at https://pvpa.sg. #PVPA2025 #LeadersofGood

What makes a city? A city is more than its hardware—it’s the heartware that truly defines it. Imagine a Singapore where individuals, communities, and organisations come together—where giving is a way of life. A place where we give our time, talent, treasure, ties, and testimony to build a more caring, inclusive and compassionate society. Let’s nurture the Heart of Singapore and build a City of Good together. ❤️ #CityofGood #SG60

🌟 Are you a charity or groundup creating meaningful change? The President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award and platform to recognise individuals, organisations, leaders, and cross-sector partnerships that have achieved excellence in giving. These awards represent the highest honour for giving to the community and are conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore. This year, the Communities of Good celebrates charities and groundups that create innovative, community-driven solutions. Join our Info Sessions to learn how your organisation can apply! Date: 30 April 2025 or 16 May 2025 Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm Venue: National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, MPH 1 & 2 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkVcgu3h #PVPA2025 #CommunitiesofGood

Taking a break is not always about resting—it can be about rediscovering purpose. At NVPC, we recognise the value of pausing to reflect, recharge, and gain new perspectives. That’s why we offer Take-a-Pause (TAP) Leave—two weeks of paid leave for every three years of service for our employees. For Lenard Pattiselanno, Senior Director of Community Leadership & Partnerships, his TAP leave was more than just a break—it was a journey of learning, family bonding, and self-discovery. From spending quality time with loved ones to picking up new skills, Lenard embraced this time to reflect on what truly matters. His biggest takeaway? Purpose isn’t just tied to a job title—it’s something we can craft in many ways. Read about his experience here: https://lnkd.in/gNbt_469

At just 16, Pan Xi took action to uplift her community. Together with her friends, she spearheaded Project Oasis, helping immigrant children integrate into Singapore society through English lessons and character-building activities. Beyond that, she dedicates her time to supporting underprivileged children, people with special needs, and individuals with intellectual disabilities. 💡 Know a student like Pan Xi who’s making a difference? Submit an entry for the People of Good (Student) category: https://lnkd.in/g_RxDzMU Join us in celebrating excellence in giving. Find out more at https://pvpa.sg. #PVPA2025 #CityofGood #PeopleofGood

🎬 Lights, Camera, Action! 🎥 Our CEO Tony Soh was invited to moderate a filmed session with panellists Mr Desmond Chin, Commissioner of Charities, Ms Theresa Goh, Chair of Charity Council and Ms Anita Fam, President of National Council of Social Service (NCSS), as part of the revamp of the Governance for Outstanding Organisation Directors (SGOOD) programme. Developed by the Singapore Institute of Directors in partnership with NCSS and supported by NVPC, SGOOD is designed to equip board members of non-profit organisations (NPOs) with critical skills that go beyond the basic compliance requirements of a non-profit director to provide an understanding of the various aspects of an NPO and good governance practices. The refreshed SGOOD aims to elevate the content and delivery format of the existing programme to better address emerging trends and challenges in the sector. When it is launched in the coming months, charity board members can look forward to fresh perspectives from the panel on the following areas: • What good governance in the context of Singapore’s charity sector looks like • How charity boards impact organisational governance and their pivotal role in ensuring conformance, performance, and transformation • Lessons from lived examples of translating governance principles into sound practices that will enhance public trust and stakeholder confidence in the charity sector • Trends that board members need to be aware of and respond to, so that charities are future-ready • Best practices to enhance board effectiveness and charity performance to address future trends • Change management in terms of shifting mindsets and transforming the culture of charity boards to foster future-focused social change and impact. At NVPC, we work closely with the people, private, and public sectors to grow a culture of giving in Singapore. We are glad to have been invited to contribute to SGOOD and emphasise the importance of good governance as the lynchpin of trust in the giving ecosystem. Many thanks to the Singapore Institute of Directors for the invitation and to Usha Menon for making the arrangements for NVPC to be part of this important and exciting endeavour! #nvpc #ncss #SGood #ForwardSG #boardleadership #nonprofits

Project V's second edition returned in 2024 with 26 corporate-community partnerships—including returning companies deepening their involvement. 2,443 volunteers were engaged, contributing 6,488 volunteer hours in support of 10,292 service users. At the Project V Appreciation Ceremony during the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference 2025, we celebrated organisations' commitment to sustained, structured corporate volunteering. Through Learning Circles, partners refined strategies around aligning volunteering with company values, engaging employees, and gaining leadership support.  Explore the new Project V 2024 Report to learn how they built impactful, long-term volunteer programmes: https://lnkd.in/gZtRM736 And reach out to us at NVPC for support on growing corporate giving in your organisation! #ProjectV #CorporateVolunteering #CompanyOfGood Company of Good #nvpcsg #SG60 National Council of Social Service (NCSS)

As part of the City of Good Summit 2025, leaders and changemakers from the people, private, and public sectors came together to strengthen partnerships and drive collective impact. 🚀 State of Play 2025: Scaling Impact Together! 🚀 The third edition of State of Play saw an incredible threefold increase in exhibitors, with 60 community partners from diverse causes coming together to build meaningful partnerships between corporates and non-profits. 📢 Breaking new ground: the Fundraising Forum 📢 We hosted our first-ever Fundraising Forum, bringing together 300+ fundraising professionals, foundations, and funders to explore evolving charity trends and strengthen the fundraising community. The forum featured a panel discussion on fundraising challenges and opportunities, and a sneak peek into our Digital Donor Insights Report, set to be released in Q3 2025. 🎉 Celebrating One Year of BAGUS Together! 🎉 BAGUS Together—a collaboration among NVPC, Temasek Foundation, and the Tote Board—celebrated its first anniversary with an appreciation dinner for its partners and stakeholders. BAGUS Together continues to champion the groundup movement, fostering active citizenry and supporting changemakers in Singapore. A huge thank you to everyone who made these milestones possible!  #CityOfGood #CTOGSummit2025 #SG60 #nvpc

It’s a wrap for the City of Good Summit 2025!  What an incredible day as changemakers came together to inspire collaboration, community, and create lasting social impact. From thought-provoking keynotes to dynamic panel discussions, we explored how businesses, communities, and individuals can co-create a more caring, inclusive, and compassionate society. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✅ Corporate purpose can effectively drive an organisation to achieve both business and societal goals ✅ Working with multiple stakeholders together for impact – Challenges and Changes are needed to drive sustainable impact at an ecosystem level ✅ Engaging and investing in the Next Generation today will help us build a caring and cohesive society for the future A heartfelt thank you to our speakers, partners, and attendees for making this Summit a success! Let’s keep the momentum going too - share your takeaways and reflections in the comments below. #CityOfGood #CTOGSummit2025 #SG60 #nvpc  

How can we empower the next generation to drive meaningful societal impact? This question will take centre stage at our upcoming City of Good Summit 2025's panel discussion "Activating the Next Generation – Engage and Empower." Moderated by our board member Mr Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin, this session will feature insights from Ms Nabillah Jalal, co-founder of ArtSee, and Mr Ming Xiu Cho, Founder and Executive Director of Campus PSY. By understanding the values and aspirations that resonate with youth today, we can create opportunities for them to shape a more caring and cohesive society. Don't miss out on the latest updates as we approach the City of Good Summit 2025—and browse the programme here: https://lnkd.in/gGBHe49X #nvpc #nvpcsg #CTOGSummit2025