ZOYO Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) announces that its Representative Director and CEO, Takumi Komuro, has been appointed as a director of the Certified NPO Japan Fundraising Association. The Japan Fundraising Association has also published an announcement regarding the launch of its new leadership structure. https://jfra.jp/news/61125 ■ About the Japan Fundraising Association The Japan Fundraising Association was established in 2009 with the support of 580 founding members from all 47 prefectures across Japan, aiming to create a society where donations and social investment thrive. As an NPO serving individuals involved in fundraising (resource development) for private nonprofit organizations and those interested in philanthropy and social contribution, the association undertakes various initiatives, including a Certified Fundraiser qualification program, the annual conference "Fundraising Japan," philanthropy education for children, promotion of legacy giving, and publication of the Donation White Paper. Organization name: Certified NPO Japan Fundraising Association Address: 8F, Aoyama Tower Place, 8-4-14 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (inside fabbit Aoyama) Established: February 18, 2009 URL: https://jfra.jp/ ■ Comment from Takumi Komuro, Representative Director of ZOYO I am deeply honored to have been appointed as a director of the Japan Fundraising Association, an organization that has long led the advancement of philanthropy and social investment in Japan. As social challenges grow increasingly complex and the roles of public and mutual aid are being re-examined, I believe the role of donations and social investment is becoming ever more important. Moving forward, I aim to expand connections between younger generations and NPOs/fundraising, while reinterpreting Japan’s traditional culture of giving and gift-giving within a modern context, to explore uniquely Japanese models of philanthropy and social investment. Though my contribution may be modest,