Opinion
Giving from strength to strength
In the Community Foundation of Singapore’s (CFS) first year of operation, few individuals wanted to talk to us about philanthropy. Thanks to a founding group of seven donors in 2008 who placed their faith in us, we started to see growth, says Catherine Loh, CEO of CFS.
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Making collaboration a reality
Collaboration for social change has been a hot topic of late, but how do we get there? These three factors could help, says Joyce Teo, Deputy CEO of CFS.
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Colabs – doing more for persons with disabilities
The Colabs Disability series focuses on pathways of engagement and employment for persons with disabilities – exploring different pathways, identifying opportunities for action and catalysing collaboration to attain greater access to services for care and support.
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Celebrating a decade of growing giving to impact
Spirits were high at CFS’s Lunar New Year lunch, where donors, charities and partners kicked off our year-long 10th anniversary celebrations. The event was a testament to CFS’s journey from a quiet start-up a decade ago to a thriving organisation today.
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Charting your legacy
If you’re wondering how you can start planning on leaving a legacy, Catherine Loh, CEO of the Community Foundation of Singapore, shares her insights.
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Giving through the generations
Is there room for diverse giving styles in creating one’s personal and family legacy? It’s possible, shares two prominent families at the recent CRIB x CFS Legacy and Impact event.
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Legacy giving: donors share their stories
Legacy giving begins with your deepest motivations: from honouring a loved one, to championing your cause.
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Four ways to give back through the arts
Find out how support for the arts helps build a more inclusive society and brings benefits to the community in many ways.
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Arts for the community
Giving to the arts can benefit the lives of the disadvantaged says Anne-Marie Clavelli, Head of Development & Strategy at CFS.
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The case for philanthropy in the arts
At the second edition of Art World Forum 2017, CFS was invited to present the significance of philanthropy for the arts to an audience of art, thought and business leaders.
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Turning problems into possibilities
Are the poor recipients of aid, or agents of change?
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Feeling good about giving
Looking for a better and more engaging giving experience? CEO Catherine Loh has some ideas to share.
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Teach a man to fish — and pay for the rod too
What is the true cost of social impact? Deputy CEO Joyce Teo shares her thoughts.
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