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Complete Cost Breakdown for Establishing a Non-Profit General Incorporated Association
A comprehensive breakdown of establishment costs for a non-profit general incorporated association in Japan, covering statutory fees, professional fees, and miscellaneous expenses. Compares self-filing vs. professional delegation, NPO corporation costs, and ongoing running costs.
Why the General Incorporated Association Suits Social Entrepreneurship — Criteria for Choosing a Legal Entity
Why is the general incorporated association well-suited for entrepreneurship aimed at solving social issues? This guide examines its structural advantages over NPO corporations and stock companies, and explores the potential of a two-tier structure with a for-profit entity.
Complete Guide to Establishing a Nonprofit-Type General Incorporated Association in Japan
A comprehensive guide covering every step of establishing a nonprofit-type general incorporated association (非営利型一般社団法人) in Japan — from initial planning through articles of incorporation drafting, notarial certification, registration at the Legal Affairs Bureau, and post-registration filings. Includes personnel requirements, mandatory provisions, costs, timelines, and a comparison of DIY vs. professional assistance.
What Is a Non-Profit General Incorporated Association? — Differences from NPO Corporations and How to Choose
A comprehensive comparison of Japan's non-profit general incorporated associations and NPO corporations across five axes: formation requirements, governance, taxation, activity restrictions, and Google for Nonprofits eligibility. Includes a decision flowchart and ISVD's rationale for its own choice.
A Fundraising Model for Social Enterprises Using Google for Nonprofits
A proposal for integrating Google for Nonprofits' four services into a unified fundraising and awareness-building model for social enterprises. Designing an end-to-end strategy from Ad Grants acquisition to Workspace donor management, YouTube storytelling, and Maps-based activity visualization.
Ad Grants Getting Started: CTR Maintenance and Keyword Design Fundamentals
A practical guide to maintaining the Ad Grants CTR 5% requirement through effective keyword design. Covers long-tail keyword strategy, negative keywords, RSA optimization, and real operational data from ISVD's experience achieving 9% CTR.
Risk Management in the Age of AI Agents — OWASP Agentic Top 10 and Practical Countermeasures
As AI agents act autonomously, ten new risk categories have emerged that traditional security measures cannot fully address. Based on the international standard "OWASP Agentic Top 10," this guide provides actionable checklists for nonprofit staff, small business owners, and public sector employees.
Complete Guide to the 2026 Human Resource Development Subsidy: Reskilling Support Course (March 2026 Revision)
A practical guide for SMEs and nonprofits on Japan's expanded Human Resource Development Subsidy (Reskilling Support Course) following the March 2, 2026 revision—covering subsidy rates, eligibility, application steps, and common pitfalls. This time-limited program expires at the end of FY2026.
Common Reasons Nonprofits Fail Ad Grants Review — The Structure of Rejection
Organizations that are denied Google Ad Grants or have their accounts suspended share common patterns. This guide breaks down the 7 structural causes — from CTR 5% maintenance obligations and Quality Score auto-pausing to landing page requirements and commercial content restrictions — with practical remedies for each.
How to Pass the Google for Nonprofits Review: Writing a Business Plan That Gets Approved
A practical guide to passing the Google for Nonprofits review through Goodstack. Covers the key evaluation criteria, tips for writing an effective business plan, legal entity requirements specific to Japan, and what to do if your application is denied.
How to Get Google Workspace for Free as a Nonprofit
Google Workspace for Nonprofits provides eligible organizations with a Business Starter-equivalent cloud suite at no cost. This guide covers the free plan features (custom domain email, 100TB pooled storage, Gemini AI, NotebookLM for up to 2,000 users), application steps, paid plan discounts, Microsoft 365 comparison, and security features.
How Ad Grants Gives Nonprofits Up to $10,000/Month in Free Search Advertising
Google Ad Grants provides eligible nonprofits with $10,000 per month in free Google Search advertising. This guide explains how the budget works, the CPC cap of $2, CTR 5% maintenance requirement, Quality Score rules, and keyword strategies to maximize ad performance within the program's unique constraints.
Practical Guide to Social Vulnerability Mapping During Disasters — Lessons from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Disaster damage concentrates on socially vulnerable groups. A guide to vulnerability mapping, inclusive shelter management, and community resilience building.
Dormant Deposits Utilization System Application Practical Guide (2026 Edition) — System Changes and Application Tips
The 2026 dormant deposits system brings key changes in application requirements and evaluation. A practical guide for NPOs on preparation and compliance.
Gender Mainstreaming Practical Guide for NPOs — How to Integrate Gender Perspectives into Organizations and Operations
A practical guide to gender mainstreaming in NPOs—from improving internal gender balance to integrating gender perspectives into program design and evaluation.
Integrating Climate Justice and Social Policy — A Design Guide
A guide to the 'just transition' framework for designing climate action and social welfare policy in an integrated manner.
What Is Google for Nonprofits? A Complete Guide to Free Google Tools for Nonprofits
Google for Nonprofits provides eligible organizations with Google Workspace, Ad Grants, YouTube Nonprofit Program, and Google Maps Platform at no cost or deeply discounted rates. This guide covers eligibility, application steps, use cases, and compliance requirements for Japanese nonprofits.
ISVD's Practice Record — Concrete Benefits from a For-Profit + Nonprofit Dual Corporate Structure
A firsthand account of operating a dual corporate structure with Correlate Design LLC (for-profit) and ISVD (nonprofit). Documents the concrete benefits — Google Ad Grants' $10,000/month ad budget, free Workspace plan, grant eligibility — and risk management practices based on real operational experience.
Resilient Organization Design Guide — Building Organizations That Withstand Uncertainty
A guide to the design principles of resilient organizations, structured around the three axes of redundancy, diversity, and adaptability.
Gender Equality and Organizational Design — A Practical Guide
A practical guide to concrete methods for embedding gender equality into organizational operations at NPOs, municipalities, and businesses.
Resident Participatory Policy-Making Process Design——From Formal Participation to Substantive Collaboration
Process design for substantive resident participation beyond councils and public comment. Illustrated with domestic and international case studies.
Wellbeing Policy Design Guide — Embedding Subjective Well-Being in Public Policy
A practical framework for municipalities and NPOs to incorporate wellbeing indicators into policy evaluation, design, and community impact measurement.