KjG-Diözesanverband Paderborn

What KjG-Diözesanverband Paderborn does

KjG-Diözesanverband Paderborn (legal name: Katholische junge Gemeinde Diözesanverband Paderborn e.V.) is a registered nonprofit Catholic youth association (eingetragener Verein under German law) headquartered at Leostraße 21, 33098 Paderborn, Germany. Operating under the patronage of Thomas Morus, it functions as the diocesan body of the Katholische junge Gemeinde within the Archdiocese of Paderborn and is a recognized provider of free youth welfare (Träger der freien Jugendhilfe) affiliated with the BDKJ (Bund der Deutschen Katholischen Jugend). The association serves children, youth, and young adults aged 6-26 across more than 25 parish communities (Pfarrgemeinschaften), alongside volunteer group leaders aged 16 and above, with a stated focus on faith-based community, personal development, democratic participation, gender justice, and prevention/safeguarding.

The product portfolio centers on structured leadership certification (Juleica-Kurs youth-leader course, Gruppenleitungskurs II advanced course, and modular AvO/AvPC on-site and online training); educational programming (PK5! Prima Klima in Klasse 5 — a five-day class trip for 5th graders; KjGedenkt — a memorial-trip program to Thuringia/Weimar/Erfurt/Buchenwald); community rituals and recognition (KjG-Ball annual gala, "Golden Seelenbohrer" award); and support services (KjG vor Ort on-site consulting for parishes, KjG-Notfalltelefon camp emergency hotline co-operated with DPSG, Kolpingjugend, and KLJB). Digital infrastructure includes campflow (an all-in-one member/event/finance management platform provided free to parish communities via a framework agreement with campflow GmbH), OpenSlides for digital elections at diocesan conferences, the open-source Antragsgrün tool for proposal management, Microsoft Teams for online meetings, a centralized corporate design library (Secca KjG font, Logogenerator, Styleguide), and the Seelenbohrer (soul drill) as the association's brand mark.

The business model is membership-supported nonprofit revenue. Annual membership fees are age-tiered at €33 (children up to 13), €36 (youth 14-17), and €39 (young adults 18+), with a €1 sibling discount for the third and all subsequent children under 23 per family; training staff (Referenten) participate free of charge, covered by the diocesan association. Supplementary revenue flows from BDKJ-administered public funding (notably the Kinder- und Jugendförderplan NRW for specific programs), training and event fees (e.g., €180 for GLK II; solidarity pricing of €100/€125/€150 for KjGedenkt), and donations via the FuF (Kreis der Freunde und Förderer) support association, founded in 1972. Delivery channels are the diocesan office (Diözesanstelle) in Paderborn, the parish communities themselves, and the Kloster Brunnen diocesan youth center operated by the Thomas-Morus-Kreis Paderborn e.V. The board (Diözesanleitung) consists of Nina Osterhoff, Annika Löffler, and Lennart Dewender as authorized representatives, with Carsten Spiegel serving as Managing Director (Geschäftsführung).

Name

KjG-Diözesanverband Paderborn

Legal name

Katholische junge Gemeinde Diözesanverband Paderborn e. V.

Website

https://www.kjg-paderborn.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KjG-Diözesanverband Paderborn is a registered Catholic youth association in Germany that delivers faith-based youth programs, leadership certification (Juleica), training, and events to children and young adults aged 6-26 across more than 25 parish communities in the Archdiocese of Paderborn.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Youth Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child and Youth Services (62411), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Catholic youth ministry
• Youth leadership training
• Religious youth education
• Group activity programs
• Volunteer development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KjG-Diözesanverband Paderborn is a registered Catholic youth association (Katholische junge Gemeinde) serving children and young people aged 6-26 in the Archdiocese of Paderborn, Germany. The association delivers structured youth leadership certification (Juleica-Kurs, GLK II), flexible on-site and online training modules (AvO/AvPC), the PK5! class trip program for 5th graders, on-site consulting for parish groups (KjG vor Ort), the annual KjG-Ball volunteer recognition event, and the KjG-Notfalltelefon emergency hotline for holiday camps. It supports 25+ parish-based groups with administrative tools such as campflow, design resources, insurance, and funding guidance.

Product overview

KjG-Diözesanverband Paderborn is a Catholic youth organization (Katholische junge Gemeinde) offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for young people aged 0-26 years. The core offering centers on youth leadership training through the Juleica-Kurs (youth leader certification), GLK II advanced leadership training, and flexible AvO/AvPC on-site and online training modules. The organization provides the PK5! class trip program at Kloster Brunnen, the annual KjG-Ball event, on-site consulting services (KjG vor Ort), and an emergency hotline during holiday periods. Technology-enabled services include campflow for member management and event administration, and a full suite of KjG-Design und Grafiken design resources including logos, fonts, and a logogenerator. The organization also publishes the 'Auf den PUNKT.' newsletter and maintains a comprehensive FAQ resource.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KjGedenkt: Memorial site visit program - Gedenkstättenfahrt (memorial site trip) to Thuringia visiting Weimar, Erfurt, and Buchenwald concentration camp site.
• KjG-Ball
• PK5! (Prima Klima in Klasse 5)
• KjG-Notfalltelefon
• Juleica-Kurs
• GLK II (Gruppenleitungskurs II)
• AvO (Ausbildung vor Ort)
• AvPc (Ausbildung vor dem PC)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kloster BrunnencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKloster Brunnen is the diocesan center of the KjG, operated by the Thomas-Morus-Kreis Paderborn e.V. (TMK). It serves as the venue for Juleica courses, PK5! school programs, training events, and camps. The center is a core asset for the association's educational activities.
• BDKJ (Bund der Deutschen Katholischen Jugend)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KjG-Diözesanverband Paderborn is a member of BDKJ and can apply for funding through BDKJ for various activities. BDKJ coordinates youth associations at the national level and administers the Kinder- und Jugendförderplan NRW funding program.
• KLJB-Diözesanverband PaderbornminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe GLK II (Gruppenleitungskurs II) leadership training course is traditionally conducted in cooperation with the KLJB (Catholic Rural Youth) diocesan association. This partnership allows for shared resources and broader participant pools for advanced leadership training.
• Jugendhaus DüsseldorfcoreOthersProvides insurance coverage for KjG members including liability insurance, accident insurance, and legal protection insurance. Covers participation in all KjG events including camps and group meetings. Also offers additional insurance products like event liability and travel cancellation insurance.
• campflow GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCampflow is an all-in-one management tool developed by two KjG members. The KjG-Diözesanverband provides campflow free of charge to parish communities. The tool manages finances, events, members, and documentation for youth associations.
• DPSG (Deutsche Pfadfinderschaft Sankt Georg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operation of the KjG-Notfalltelefon (emergency hotline) during summer vacations, providing support for camps and youth events. The hotline is operated together with DPSG, Kolpingjugend, and KLJB.
• KolpingjugendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operation of the KjG-Notfalltelefon (emergency hotline) during summer vacations, providing support for camps and youth events together with DPSG and KLJB.
• KLJB (Katholische Landjugendbewegung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operation of the KjG-Notfalltelefon (emergency hotline) during summer vacations, providing support for camps and youth events together with DPSG and Kolpingjugend.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kolpingjugend: Kolpingjugend is the youth arm of the Kolpingwerk, a Catholic social association; a BDKJ member and joint operator of the KjG-Notfalltelefon. Comparable as a Catholic youth organization with parish and diocesan structures, leadership training (Juleica), and similar member demographics.
• CAJ (Christliche Arbeiterjugend): CAJ is a Catholic working-youth movement in Germany and BDKJ member; comparable as a Catholic youth organization focused on youth formation, social/political engagement, and member-based parish and diocesan structures.
• DPSG (Deutsche Pfadfinderschaft Sankt Georg): DPSG is the German Catholic scouting organization and a BDKJ member; it directly partners with KjG on the joint Notfalltelefon emergency hotline. Comparable as a Catholic youth organization with parish-level groups, Juleica-equivalent leader training, camps, and similar age-range programming.
• KLJB (Katholische Landjugendbewegung): KLJB is the Catholic Rural Youth Movement in Germany and a direct peer; KjG cooperates with KLJB-Paderborn on the GLK II advanced leadership course and jointly operates the Notfalltelefon. Comparable structure, BDKJ membership, and youth formation mission.
• Evangelische Jugend Deutschland (aej): The Evangelical Youth in Germany is the umbrella body for Protestant youth work; a structural and thematic peer as the main denominational counterpart to BDKJ/Catholic youth associations, offering similar youth leader training (Juleica), camps, and parish-anchored youth programs.

Regional players

• Malteser Jugend: Malteser Jugend is the Catholic aid-service youth organization in Germany; comparable as a faith-based youth organization offering group activities, leader training, camps, and emergency-preparedness programs to similar age groups.

Broad incumbents

• BDKJ (Bund der Deutschen Katholischen Jugend): BDKJ is the national umbrella organization of German Catholic youth associations; KjG is a member association. Comparable as the federal coordinating body serving overlapping Catholic youth audiences, administering national youth funding (Kinder- und Jugendförderplan), and providing advocacy and member services.
• KjG-Bundesverband (Katholische junge Gemeinde Bundesverband): The federal KjG umbrella that KjG-Diözesanverband Paderborn belongs to; the most structurally comparable peer since it coordinates the same brand, faith-based formation mission, and Diözesanverband network across Germany.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kjg_dv_paderborn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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