What other capacity-building workshops have our Sustainability Exchange youths been a part of? Our third workshop focused on the crucial topic of “Grant Writing and Partnerships.” We are thrilled to collaborate with Green Nudge for this session.
When we discussed the challenges our youth groups encounter while approaching companies or applying for grants with Heng Li Seng, he immediately understood their concerns. Having launched his own social enterprise and built a team over the past six years, Li Seng has faced similar hurdles and gained valuable insights along the way.
Here are some the best insights we've gained from our workshop with him:
1. Connecting with people on different levels: When speaking with individuals, groups, and organisations, consider their unique perspectives. While organisations often prioritise tangible metrics and statistics, individuals may be more drawn to a shared vision or personal connection.
2. The community element of sustainability: Sustainability projects can thrive through a "double-edged" approach, addressing both social and environmental impacts. Anecdotally, he also shared how companies most resonate with a human element to a project.
3. General tips in grant-writing: Steer clear of vague, feel-good statements that lack substantial relevance to your project + Be practical and specific about the funding ask and how you plan to utilise it.
Eager to catch the final stop of our participants Sustainability Exchange journey? Catch them put their best foot forward and compellingly pitch their solutions on 5 November, from 230pm - 530pm. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g9YYHQ5e.
Shyakirah Ummi Nadhilah, Javen Koh, Vaneeta Bhojwani, Keong Lin Ho, Zhi Sheng Ong, Leanne Massang, Sharryl Seto, Michelle Elías, Meng Yi BAY马明义, Pratham Gaurav Tewari, Pranav Krishna Prasad, Yvonne Cheng, Nadya Heryanto, Milag San Jose-Ballesteros, Sabrina Loi 雷欣棋, Daryl Lim, Sripragas Nadaraja, Ivan Poon, Janice Khoo, Pedro Aguirre Catalyst for Positive Change, Marla Lise, Shaun Smithson, D2L.sg, Tanvi R Thombre 🌱, Sathvika Subramanian, Gerald Ang, Chu Yao Min Celeste Goh Emma Lock Li Qin S. Rizaldy Yudhista
