Funding & Grants
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Grant applications and dormant deposit utilization — practical know-how for successful NPO fundraising.
Why ISVD covers this topic
Fundraising is the biggest challenge for most NPOs. We cover strategic approaches beyond 'just filling out forms' — from grant writing to dormant deposit programs.
Articles — 3
Dormant Deposits Utilization System Application Practical Guide (2026 Edition) — System Changes and Application Tips
Application Guide for the Dormant Deposits Utilization Program — How the System Works and What NPOs Need to Prepare
Writing a Grant Application — A Practical Checklist to Improve Your Approval Rate
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Other Series
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A practical guide to Google's nonprofit offerings — Ad Grants, Workspace, YouTube, and more — from an operational perspective.
Feature: Nonprofit Formation Guide
From formation to operation — choosing the right legal entity, drafting articles, and navigating tax requirements for Japanese nonprofits.
Feature: New Options for Nonprofit Organizations
Dual corporate structures, incorporating voluntary groups, and untapped Ad Grants — presenting options most organizations don't know exist.
Evaluation & Measurement Frameworks
Logic models, Theory of Change, impact evaluation, and EBPM — frameworks for structurally designing and measuring social project outcomes.
NPO Management & Operations
Organizational assessment, financial management, data utilization, and talent retention — practical guides for elevating NPO 'activities' into 'management.'
Policy Design & Civic Participation
Citizen participation, wellbeing, and climate justice — exploring how citizens and NPOs can engage in policy 'design.'
Organization Design & Resilience
Resilience, gender equality, and disaster response — designing organizations that withstand uncertainty.
AI Governance & Risk Management
Risk taxonomies, international standards, and regulations for the AI agent era — practical guides for organizations deploying AI safely.
Reskilling & Workforce Development
Subsidies, training benefits, and vocational programs — practical guides to public reskilling support for organizations and individuals.