@article{AnheierToepler, author = {Anheier, Helmut K. and Toepler, Stefan}, title = {Policy Neglect: The True Challenge to the Nonprofit Sector}, series = {Nonprofit Policy Forum}, volume = {10}, journal = {Nonprofit Policy Forum}, number = {4}, issn = {2154-3348}, doi = {10.1515/npf-2019-0041}, abstract = {The relationship between many governments and the nonprofit sector as well as organized civil society more generally has become more complex, laden with often hidden tensions. In some cases, state-nonprofit sector relationships have deteriorated, which has led experts and activists to speak of a "shrinking space" for civil society. However, this diagnosis applies mostly to illiberal and autocratic countries. More widespread is a stagnation in state — nonprofit sector relations that seems indicative of a longstanding policy neglect, which we see as the true challenge to the future of the nonprofit sector. In response, we argue for more proactive policy stances along with a differentiated model for regulatory frameworks on the basis of functional roles.}, language = {en} }