Collectives
Drive Impact Through Collaboration
At the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS), we foster collaboration among the private, public, and social sectors to pool insights and share resources to solve complex social issues and make a positive impact on our society.
CFS takes the lead in promoting knowledge exchange and establishing a shared agenda.
Five Essential Elements Of A Collective Social Impact Model*
A Common Agenda
Define the problem collectively and create a shared vision to solve it.
A Strong Backbone
Dedicate a team to align and coordinate the work of the group.
Continuous Communications
Build trust and strengthen relationships.
Mutually Reinforcing Activities
Integrate the different activities of participants to maximise results.
Shared Measurements
Track progress in a structured format for continuous learning and accountability.
Our Current Collectives
Collective for a Stronger Society: Uplifting Lives, Connecting Communities
The Collective for a Stronger Society is an initiative that brings philanthropists, non-profits and government agencies together in a collaborative effort to uplift, enable and empower lower-income families.
The Growth Collective: Championing Mental Health Together
To promote mental health and well-being, we rely on advocates to champion the cause, and professionals and volunteers to deliver vital services. In 2021, we launched the Growth Collective, generously funded by the Johnson & Johnson Foundation. This alliance brings together social service agencies, social enterprises, informal groups, and education institutes. Together, we are building a network of para-professionals and skilled volunteers who will raise awareness about mental wellness and offer crucial mental health first aid within the community.
Our Past Collectives
Singapore Youth Impact Collective: Empowering Underprivileged Youths
Our dedication to young people from underprivileged backgrounds led to the formation of the Singapore Youth Impact Collective (SYIC) in 2018. It is the first social service initiative in Singapore that takes a collaborative approach towards social impact. As the leading organisation, CFS garnered support from Changi Foundation, Credit Suisse, and Octava Foundation. Together, we ran programmes benefiting youths from SHINE Children and Youth Services and TOUCH Community Services, ensuring their successful transition from the classroom to the working world.
Lianhe Zaobao: By encouraging participation in interest groups to improve skills, youth collective helps students plan their careers
Lianhe Zaobao: By encouraging participation in interest groups to improve skills, youth collective helps students plan their careers
Colabs: Collaborative Action And Social Impact
In 2017, we established Colabs in collaboration with the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) to tackle critical societal challenges related to social mobility, disabilities, and ageing. By bringing together philanthropists, businesses, non-profit organisations, and sector experts, our goal was to facilitate the exchange of insights and the design of sustainable solutions.
Seniors Colabs learning journey #3: St Theresa’s Home – where horses and hawker centres help seniors feel at home
Seniors Colabs learning journey #3: St Theresa’s Home – where horses and hawker centres help seniors feel at home
Colabs launches Seniors series to tackle the question ‘How can our seniors live more happily in the community?’
Colabs launches Seniors series to tackle the question ‘How can our seniors live more happily in the community?’
Media release: CFS and NVPC initiate cross-sector collaborative effort to help disadvantaged young persons in Singapore
Media release: CFS and NVPC initiate cross-sector collaborative effort to help disadvantaged young persons in Singapore
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