Centre for Association Management

Put your trust in ZfV – your success is our passion.

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So that your commitment makes a difference.


We support NPOs, clubs, and associations to foster a vibrant civil society.

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We unlock potential – for the development of your NPO!


Non-profit organisations bring immeasurable value to our civil society. Yet in day-to-day operations, administration, staffing issues and inefficient processes often drain precisely the energy that should be channelled into the actual purpose of the foundation or association.


Here at ZfV, we firmly believe that anyone who makes a valuable contribution to society deserves the best possible conditions for their day-to-day work. We create streamlined structures, bring in tried-and-tested expertise and take the pressure off your organisation exactly where it matters most – so that your team can free up their minds to focus on what really matters.


Taking care of day-to-day business: We manage your Office acting on behalf of a client – Efficiency, digital support and relief. 


Filling Staffing Gaps: We hire experienced  the interim representative in the event of shortages and find the right people for your NPO.


Empowering People & Teams: We train board members, employees, and volunteers to ensure  practical know-how for everyday life. ​


Sharing knowledge & providing support: We offer personalised support and provide useful templates ready for the community.


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Our Expertise: Practical Experience for Your NPO

Behind the ZFV are people who have first-hand experience of day-to-day life in the voluntary sector. We know what it takes to run a successful, long-term organisation – because we ourselves have many years’ leadership experience in this field.

  • Extensive expertise within our team: The management of non-profit organisations forms the cornerstone of our work. From leadership, finance and administration, through to the organisation of major events and visual design, we carry out your day-to-day tasks efficiently and with a focus on finding solutions.
  • Specific skills from our interim pool: Proven experts from a wide range of NPO sectors are on hand to support you with their many years of experience and diverse specialist knowledge. We’ll find exactly the right support for every specific challenge.

Our aim is simple: We guarantee you exactly the expertise and support your organisation needs to move forward – so that you can work effectively and with peace of mind.


Your benefit: A strong network for modern NPO management



Working with the ZfV means far more than just a reduction in administrative workload. You will become part of a unique network of NPO practitioners, experts and partner organisations who share a common goal: to make good organisations effective and sustainable.


We offer:


  • Tangible relief in day-to-day operations: Through modern management approaches, tried-and-tested templates and well-established processes, we significantly reduce your administrative workload. Experience shows that organisations can save up to 30 per cent of their previous administrative costs as a result.
  • A unique collective of experts at your side: You’ll be part of a diverse network of practitioners. Whether you’re facing a sudden bottleneck, a complex financial issue or a strategic reorientation – you’ll have access to exactly the right expertise exactly when you need it.
  • Fully focused on your impact: We take care of the operational background work for you. This frees up valuable time, energy and financial resources for your board and your team, allowing them to concentrate fully on your members, your projects and your social mission.


We would be happy to discuss your enquiry with you, with no obligation:

Because no two organisations are the same. We don’t sell off-the-shelf solutions; instead, we work with you to identify where the problems lie and how you can best use our network to open up new opportunities.


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We work according to the following principles

We tackle challenges effectively, efficiently and simply.

We embrace agile working practices and collaborate using a sociocratic approach (S3).

We consistently apply the principles of good governance and ensure that conflicts of interest are made transparent

We back up our words with action, both in terms of sustainability and the sharing of knowledge.

We use the most advanced technologies for administrative tasks (automation).

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