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About Centre For Applied Philanthropy

Why Centre For Applied Philanthropy?

Social issues are becoming increasingly complex, and donors’ expectations have risen. The Centre for Applied Philanthropy aims to convene and lead charity partners, donors, and other like-minded parties on collaborative initiatives to co-create innovative solutions to drive social impact. 

The Centre for Applied Philanthropy believes in building trust and aligning values amongst all stakeholders.

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What Is The Centre For Applied Philanthropy?

The Centre for Applied Philanthropy is a business unit within CFS that leads philanthropic innovation and guides donors in strategic philanthropy. 

The Centre for Applied Philanthropy drives philanthropic impact in Singapore by spearheading novel approaches in collective giving. This includes our Community Impact Funds, which allow individuals to pool donations for greater effect. We further enhance impact by offering bespoke advisory services, underpinned by a data-driven, evidence-based approach to philanthropy. 

Additionally, we provide measurement tools to assess impact, refine philanthropic strategies and maximise social transformation. 

Three Focus Areas

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Bespoke Philanthropy Advisory
We offer tailored philanthropy advisory services to donors seeking a more strategic and high impact approach to their giving. Our team will provide valuable insights and guidance to develop a philanthropic strategy that aligns with our donors’ values, addresses the needs of the community, and makes a meaningful and lasting difference.
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Innovation In Collaborative Giving
CFS designs and takes on the “back-bone” role in collective giving models. This allows donors, charities and partners to convene, share their diverse perspectives on a social issue and work towards transformative solutions. By harnessing the unique strengths of our stakeholders, we mobilise donor capital and pilot new intervention models to address a wide range of issues.
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Data And Insights
We gather and analyse the data and insights derived from CFS grantmaking and research to produce informative reports that educates our donors on how to enhance the success of their giving. The data also serves to track CFS’s effectiveness as a philanthropy intermediary.

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How We Assist Donors

Transform your generosity into impact.

Donor-Advised Funds

A simple, cost-effective and powerful way to give.

Causes We Support

The 13 charitable areas we focus on.

Who We Are

Our identity as a community foundation.

What We Do

Discover how we grow philanthropy in Singapore.

How We Support Charities

Together, we drive impact for the community.

Our Team

Learn about our diverse and trusted leadership.

Legacy Giving

Leave a Greater Gift.

Our Publications

Access CFS reports and brochures here.

Collectives

Drive large-scale impact through collaboration.

Community Impact Funds

Give with others for greater community impact.

Latest News & Media

 

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The Community Foundation of Singapore wins Charity Transparency Award for the Fourth Time

The Community Foundation of Singapore wins Charity Transparency Award for the Fourth Time

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Lighting the Way Together: CFS Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with the Association for Persons with Special Needs

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Giving back to society without fuss, the Singaporean way

Giving back to society without fuss, the Singaporean way

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Celebrating 15 Years of Impact: CFS Annual Report 2024

Celebrating 15 Years of Impact: CFS Annual Report 2024

We are pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report, celebrating The Community Foundation of Singapore’s
 

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Secure And Impactful Philanthropy: CFS Clinches Cyber Essentials Mark

We are proud to announce that CFS has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Mark, a
 

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IFPAS Renews Partnership with CFS, Commits $200,000 to IFPAS Love Fund

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A Night with the Arts at “Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita

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Donor Learning Trip – St Joseph’s Home’s Inspirational Inter-Generation Programme

Donor Learning Trip – St Joseph’s Home’s Inspirational Inter-Generation Programme

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Set up during the covid-19 pandemic, Sayang Sayang Fund raised $9.7m over three years, supporting over 400,000 lives
应疫情设立 Sayang Sayang基金三年筹970万元惠及40万人

Set up during the covid-19 pandemic, Sayang Sayang Fund raised $9.7m over three years, supporting over 400,000 lives
应疫情设立 Sayang Sayang基金三年筹970万元惠及40万人

Book by Adrian Tan, with the title 'If I were King of Singapore'
Book by Adrian Tan, with the title 'If I were King of Singapore'
 

Posts of the late former Law Society President Adrian Tan has been published as a book
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Posts of the late former Law Society President Adrian Tan has been published as a book
律师公会已故前会长陈锦海 曾发表贴文已结集成书

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