How Bringing Change-Makers Together Enables Communities To Thrive || w/ Martin Tan

In this episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen sits down with Martin Tan, CEO of The Majurity Trust in Singapore, to unpack how bringing charities under one roof allows for greater change and more problems to be solved. 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 and encourage community among philanthropists. 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 34:24 – The best innovations come from old ideas 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 #singapore #philanthropy #charity