Our MissionOur Vision
To provide leadership and direction in enhancing the capabilities
and capacity of our members, advocating for social service needs
and strengthening strategic partnerships, for an effective
social service ecosystem.
Compassionate Society
Impactful Sector
Dignified Lives
Our Core Values
As we stay focused on our mission to ensure that every person has the opportunity to live a life of dignity to their fullest potential within society, we are guided by our core values of passion, impact, collaboration, and courage.
Passion
Our passion is the fuel that
drives us through challenges and difficulties.

We care intensely about
improving the lives of the
persons we serve.

We believe strongly in what we do and are united as one in our common cause.
Impact
We seek to make the world a
better place for our beneficiaries.

We dream big, because even if
we fall short, we will have made positive changes.
Collaboration
We collaborate internally and externally because we achieve more together.

We reach across boundaries
to help each other progress.
Courage
We are committed to listening
and speaking up.

We challenge the status quo to inspire breakthroughs.

We do what is right, and not because it is popular or easy.
Three Strategic Themes
Effective social purpose entities that deliver quality, innovation and sustainable solutions.Quality, innovative and sustainable solutions for an impactful sector.Caring, collaborative and impactful social service ecosystem.


Key Priorities for 2021 - 2023

From 2021 – 2023, NCSS will work closely with SSAs and support them in transiting to the new normal in this post-COVID19 world. Our work will focus on five main areas, guided by the three NCSS Strategic Themes, with the aim to fulfil the Social Service Sector Strategic Thrusts (4ST) vision where “Every Individual is Empowered to Live with Dignity in a Caring and Inclusive Society”.


  1. [Overall 4ST]
    Reimagining the future of social service sector

    • Refreshing the 4ST to ensure the sector remains future-ready.


  2. [Effective social purpose entities that deliver quality, innovative and sustainable solutions]
    Strengthen SSAs to propel towards "
    SSA 3.0"

    • Strengthening leadership and human capital in the sector.
    • Developing data, digital and other organisational capabilities in SSAs so they can transform their service delivery.


  3. [Quality, innovative and sustainable solutions for an impactful sector]
    Address existing and emerging service needs on the ground better

    • Leveraging research and evidence-based methods, and working collaboratively with stakeholders, to determine service gaps and co-create solutions to better serve end users.
    • Encouraging service innovation amongst SSAs.


  4. [Caring, collaborative and impactful social service ecosystem]
    Create new and sustained streams of donations

    • Organising fundraising initiatives such as Change for Charity and SHARE as One


  5. [Internal Enabler]
    Build NCSS as a future-ready organisation

    • Leveraging technology for greater impact.
    • Fostering cultural and behavioural changes.