For social service agencies

Overview

As community needs grow more complex, social service agencies (SSAs) must evolve to keep pace and respond effectively. By staying agile and continuously developing new skills and capabilities, SSAs can meet emerging challenges and provide tailored and user-centric services that support those they serve.

NCSS provides a range of grants, initiatives, as well as frameworks and tools to empower SSAs on their journey, helping them build capacity, enhance service delivery, and drive impactful change in the community.

NCSS membership

Join NCSS as a member and partner with us to build a strong social service ecosystem, creating a caring, inclusive society where everyone can live with dignity.

Application

Discover how you can join NCSS as a member agency and what it entails.

Member benefits

Discover the privileges and resources available to member agencies that can elevate your organisation’s impact.

NCSS members [PDF, 338 KB]

Explore a full list of NCSS members to partner with.

Grants

We empower your organisation with funding and grants for development. Explore resources and NCSS support for your key projects and services.

Transformation Sustainability Scheme

Supports capability building efforts across key areas of people practices, volunteer management, and digitalisation.

Organisational Health Diagnostic Scheme (OHDS)

Supports SSAs in conducting a diagnostic and planning their capability and capacity building efforts.

Tech-and-Go

Supports SSAs to adopt innovation and technology to increase productivity and enhance service delivery.

Open Grant (Capability)

Supports other capability-building projects that strengthen SSAs' organisational capabilities and for collaborative initiatives.

4ST Partnership Fund

Mobilise the sector to co-develop solutions to improve the quality of life of service users.

Explore more about NCSS grants to support social service agencies transform the sector for a more inclusive society.

Initiatives

NCSS offers a range of initiatives designed to support social service agencies in achieving your goals and improving client outcomes.

Digital Acceleration Index (DAI)

Understand your agency’s digital maturity across various building blocks.

Insights to Impact (i2i)

Bringing together experts to provide actionable insights and foster discussions that strengthen the sector’s ability to meet evolving needs.

NCSS Board Match Listing (For SSAs)

Advertise your vacant or open Board positions and find potential candidates with the right fit based on skills, demographic and interests.

Explore more about NCSS programmes from research, training to career development in social service.

Resources

NCSS has curated and developed a range of resources to help you build your agency’s capability and capacity, which can in turn improve productivity and service delivery.

Social Service Sector Strategic Roadmap (4ST)

Explore how NCSS aims to empower all individuals in a dignified, inclusive society.

Organisation development

Enhancing the productivity of SSAs and the quality of their service delivery to benefit service users.

Volunteer management

Fortifying volunteer management capabilities to catalyse stronger and sustained volunteerism in the social service sector.

Innovation & digitalisation

Uplifting SSAs to become more data-driven in their journey to achieve better client outcomes.

Resource sustainability

Improving diversity and sustainability of resources in the social service sector.

Board leadership

Nurturing leadership capabilities for the social service sector.

Service delivery

Explore how NCSS focuses on ensuring services remain relevant and impactful for the sector.

Training courses

Explore training programmes and learning options to boost sector professionals' skills. The Social Service Institute offers courses and partners with educators for accessible training.

Social Service Institute

Discover the range of programmes that you can tap on.

Hear from our people

Discover how other social service agencies have benefited from being a member of NCSS.

The heart of NCSS

Our staff are the driving force behind our mission and each story reflects dedication, resilience and the impact they have.

Sector professionals

Explore the stories of social service professionals on their journey and experiences in building a brighter future for all.

Service users

Gain a new perspective through stories of resilience to overcome challenges and work towards a better future.

Learners

Explore the stories of individuals dedicated to both personal development and the advancement of social service.

Partners

Learn how our partners play a vital role in driving change and supporting the growth of the social service sector.