The German Federation creates a strong presence for the interests of these museum development associations, transcending their individual regions.  The idea consists of getting to know each other better, nurturing dialogue, helping one another, and in particular, representing the concerns of these associations externally.  There is the opportunity to exchange ideas with one another at our meetings, which take place twice a year.  At these meetings, our members also have the opportunity to learn about the Friends Group hosting each event, their work, as well as the Museum which they support.  Furthermore, it is a chance to make new contacts and gain a unique insight into the German museum landscape.  So far, in the previous meetings we have addressed topics and identified problems together such as: member acquisition and support, legal questions regarding organizing excursions, cooperation with universities, and the acquisition of Young Friends.

In close cooperation with the "Kulturkreis der Deutschen Wirtschaft im BDI", the "Kulturstiftung der Länder", the "Dachverband der Kunstvereine AdKV", and the "Deutscher Kulturrat", our Federation represented the interests of the museum development associations and was involved in issues such as making museum membership fees tax-deductable.  On an international level, the Federation is an active member of the World Federation of Friends of Museums (WFFM).

Of course, the German Federation of Friends of Museums and Development Associations offers support to those founding new associations and developing them further.