In this episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen sits down with Martin Tan, CEO of The Majority Trust in Singapore, to unpack how the power of the collective is reshaping social impact.
Whether you're a donor, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about social impact, this is an honest conversation about what it takes to build a thriving charitable ecosystem.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Intro
4:18 – What \"Maju\" means and the story behind the name
5:56 – Thriving vs. succeeding: redefining social impact
11:15 – Doing philanthropy differently: an ecosystem approach
14:38 – The Majority Trust's 12 philanthropic funds
17:14 – Inside Foundry: the home of collective impact in Singapore
21:00 – Why local context and local voices matter
27:08 – Trust, relationships and honest conversations in giving
28:25 – Innovation in philanthropy: recyclable grants, match trading & impact-first funds
31:31 – The Maybank & Temasek partnerships
34:24 – \"The most innovative idea is an old one applied to a new problem\"
40:01 – Gratitude, humility and the road ahead
The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh
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