Cross-Sectional Organizational-Level Survey Data on Civil Society Organizations in the Metropolitan Region of Vienna, Austria

Abstract

This article introduces a pioneering dataset from a survey of civil society organizations (cso s) in the metropolitan region of Vienna, Austria. The survey was conducted between October 2019 and December 2020 and provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the civil society sector in Vienna. It comprises a representative sample of 358 cso s and an additional targeted sample of 235 large cso s. The anonymized dataset is stored at the Austrian Social Science Data Archive (aussda). It can be freely accessed after the end of the embargo period in May 2025. The survey includes more than 60 questions covering a wide range of topics, including organizational goals and activities, beneficiary and staff demographics, different forms of organizing and related practices, performance metrics, budgeting, funding sources, and collaborative efforts. The dataset is a valuable resource for scholars interested in studying the inner workings, relationships, and societal contributions of civil society organizations, and it appeals to a variety of scholarly debates.