In civil society, there exists a variety of diverse organizations (Brown & Kalegaonkar, 2002) that can be classified based on functional orientation and level of operation (Vakil, 1997). Prior research has found that a kind of organization which provides supportive functions, Nonprofit Support Organizations (NSOs), can help NPOs deal with challenges that limit their effectiveness, and is essential for growth in civil society (Brown & Kalegaonkar, 2002). Around the world, NSOs play increasingly vital roles in strengthening civil society (Brown & Kalegaonkar,
