National University of Singapore

NUS Business School, Centre for Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy

Author: The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education
Source: National University of Singapore

National University of Singapore, NUS Business School, Centre for Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy
Mission The Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy aims to advance social entrepreneurship and philanthropy research and education, as well as enhance the community development efforts of the university's students, alumni, staff and other stakeholders.
Vision The Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy aspires to be a centre of excellence in social entrepreneurship and philanthropy research and education, and in mobilization of human and other resources towards community development efforts.
The following are key areas currently being developed:
- research on social entrepreneurship and philanthropy in the Singapore and Asian contexts;
- academic conferences and public seminars and forums on social entrepreneurship and philanthropy to increase understanding and awareness;
- development of case studies of social entrepreneurs, social enterprises, philanthropists and philanthropic organizations for use in teaching;
- development of courses on social entrepreneurship for students;
- development of social enterprise management programs and non-profit management programs for management, staff and volunteers of non-profit organizations and social enterprises;
- consulting practicum, internship and attachment opportunities with social enterprises and non-profit organizations for students;
- support for students and alumni in their community involvement projects with local and overseas non-profit organizations and social enterprises.
Our Partners
Government Agencies
- Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports
Non-Profit Organizations, Co-operatives and Social Enterprises
- Bizlink Centre Singapore
- Dignity Links
- GAT (Gift and Take)
- Gawad Kalinga
- GK Hope Initiative, a Gawad Kalinga partner
- Industrial & Services Co-operative Society (ISCOS)
- Living Hope Boys & Girls Home
- Mainly I Love Kids (MILK) Fund
- Mercy Relief
- Metta Welfare Association
- National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre
- Patient Care Centre, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- RE Holdings
- Simei Care Centre
- Singapore National Co-operative Federation
- Tampines Family Service Centre
- YMCA Singapore
Corporations
- UBS AG
Student Clubs and Interest Groups
- AIESEC in NUS
- NUS Entrepreneurship Society
- NUS SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)
- NUS Students' University Scholars Club
- NUS Volunteer Network
- SEForum
- Social Impact Club
- Uni-Y @ NUS (NUS Students' University-YMCA Interest Group)
The Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy welcomes collaborative efforts with academic institutions, government agencies, corporations, non-profit organizations, and social enterprises.
Possible collaborations include:
- conferences, forums and seminars on social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, community development, and sustainable development;
- executive programs for non-profit organizations and social enterprises;
- consulting practicum, internship, and attachment opportunities for students with non-profit organizations and social enterprises.
Our People
The Centre for Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy’s current staff are:
Director Associate Professor
Albert Teo
Email: albertteo@nus.edu.sg
Tel : (65) 6516 4058
Senior Manager
Mr Eddy Chong
Email: bizechk@nus.edu.sg
Tel: (65) 6516 6382
Management Associate
Ms Rajeswari Brown
Email: bizrb@nus.edu.sg
Tel : (65) 6516 5277
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