NPO ZESDA Establishes Membership Scheme to Accelerate Regional Revitalization and Global Expansion
NPO ZESDA has launched a membership scheme for corporations and individuals to enhance the sustainability of its 'glocal' business production and expand social impact. For over 14 years, ZESDA has been producing regional revitalization and cross-disciplinary projects, and membership fees will be utilized as investment in infrastructure for solving social issues.
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ZESDA, a non-profit organization specializing in 'glocal business production' that connects Japan's superior technology, culture, and regional resources to global markets (Representative Director: Daisuke Sakuraba; Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), has established a new 'Supporting Membership Scheme' to increase the sustainability of its activities and amplify social impact.
This scheme seeks partners (corporations and individuals) who empathize with ZESDA's philosophy and wish to support its challenge to overcome Japan's 'inward-looking' orientation. Members will receive benefits leveraging ZESDA's domestic and international network cultivated over 14 years of operations.
## The Future We Aim For
Since its establishment in 2012, ZESDA has promoted projects under the themes of 'From Inward to Outward (Global Expansion)' and 'From Vertical to Horizontal (Cross-disciplinary Integration),' producing numerous regional revitalization initiatives. These activities are sustained by the passion of individuals in parallel careers. However, there is a critical shortage of 'producers' capable of driving innovation.
## Why a Membership Scheme Now?
The core of Japan's challenges, such as 'regional decline' and 'industrial hollowing,' lies in the lack of human resources (producers) who can connect the dots. ZESDA is a parallel-career NPO where members from diverse backgrounds—including bureaucrats, business professionals, and researchers—gather. To transform individual projects into sustainable regional businesses and expand them nationwide, stabilizing the organizational foundation is essential.
Membership fees will be used as investment in infrastructure for solving social issues through business.
## Membership Types and Annual Fees
- Corporate Supporting Member: 100,000 JPY per unit/year
- Individual Supporting Member: 50,000 JPY per unit/year
*Subject to recommendation by ZESDA personnel and a formal review.
## Example Membership Benefits
1. Business Consultation: Expert advice and information provision utilizing ZESDA's network.
2. Priority Access: Advance notice of event information, new projects, and collaboration opportunities.
3. Exclusive Events: Invitations to closed-door events featuring experts, government officials, and collaborators.
This scheme seeks partners (corporations and individuals) who empathize with ZESDA's philosophy and wish to support its challenge to overcome Japan's 'inward-looking' orientation. Members will receive benefits leveraging ZESDA's domestic and international network cultivated over 14 years of operations.
## The Future We Aim For
Since its establishment in 2012, ZESDA has promoted projects under the themes of 'From Inward to Outward (Global Expansion)' and 'From Vertical to Horizontal (Cross-disciplinary Integration),' producing numerous regional revitalization initiatives. These activities are sustained by the passion of individuals in parallel careers. However, there is a critical shortage of 'producers' capable of driving innovation.
## Why a Membership Scheme Now?
The core of Japan's challenges, such as 'regional decline' and 'industrial hollowing,' lies in the lack of human resources (producers) who can connect the dots. ZESDA is a parallel-career NPO where members from diverse backgrounds—including bureaucrats, business professionals, and researchers—gather. To transform individual projects into sustainable regional businesses and expand them nationwide, stabilizing the organizational foundation is essential.
Membership fees will be used as investment in infrastructure for solving social issues through business.
## Membership Types and Annual Fees
- Corporate Supporting Member: 100,000 JPY per unit/year
- Individual Supporting Member: 50,000 JPY per unit/year
*Subject to recommendation by ZESDA personnel and a formal review.
## Example Membership Benefits
1. Business Consultation: Expert advice and information provision utilizing ZESDA's network.
2. Priority Access: Advance notice of event information, new projects, and collaboration opportunities.
3. Exclusive Events: Invitations to closed-door events featuring experts, government officials, and collaborators.
FAQ
NPO法人ZESDAが新たに開始した制度は？
活動の持続可能性を高め、社会的インパクトを拡大するために、法人および個人を対象とした「賛助会員制度」を創設しました。
賛助会員制度の年会費はいくらですか？
法人賛助会員は一口10万円/年、個人賛助会員は一口5万円/年です。
会員になるための条件はありますか？
ZESDA関係者（役員・スタッフ等）による推薦が必要であり、所定の審査がございます。
賛助会員になるとどのような特典がありますか？
ZESDAのネットワークを活用した事業相談、活動情報の優先的な案内、会員限定交流イベントへの招待などの特典があります。
会員費はどのように使われますか？
規約に基づき、グローカルビジネスの創出支援、プロデューサー育成、調査研究、法人運営費など、日本の社会課題をビジネスで解決するための基盤整備に充てられます。