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Stefan Toepler is a Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, where he also serves as Director of the Public Policy and Public Administration Program. His research and teaching focus on nonprofit studies, public administration, and global civil society, with regional expertise in Europe and the Russian Federation.
- PhD in Business Administration and Economics, Free University of Berlin (1995)
His primary research interests include nonprofit management, philanthropy, cultural policy, and nonprofit-government relations, particularly in the context of international development and post-Soviet states. He has published over 100 works in journals such as Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, Nonprofit Policy Forum, and International Journal of Cultural Policy. His work bridges academic theory and policy application in civil society and public administration.
The most recent articles and editorial projects reflect a strong trend in comparative nonprofit studies, global civil society infrastructure, and cultural policy, often with a cross-national or international development lens. His editorial leadership in major reference works highlights his standing as a leading scholar in the field.
Scientific contributions include:
- Coediting the Routledge Companion to Nonprofit Management
- Coeditor-in-Chief of the second edition of the International Encyclopedia of Civil Society (Springer)
He advises on major research initiatives and has secured collaborative research affiliations, though specific grant details are not listed. His academic mentorship is implied through editorial and research leadership. He has been affiliated with Johns Hopkins University and the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, contributing to international scholarly networks.
He leads and contributes to major research teams focused on civil society and nonprofit governance, particularly in comparative and international contexts.
