Does your nonprofit suffer from Founder’s Syndrome?

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Abstract: Of the many afflictions that can impede a nonprofit’s growth and progress, one of the most deadly is the dreaded “Founder’s Syndrome.” Founder’s Syndrome strikes when a single individual — typically the founder, executive director or other long-term leader — wields a disproportionate amount of power, or refuses to redistribute authority or detach from the organization. This article will help key people recognize the “ailment” and proactively address it while handling the founder with the sensitivity, dignity and respect he or she has earned.