# "Founder member syndrome"

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2000/08/01/quotfounder-member-syndromequot/
- Published: 2000-08-01T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Guardian Society today covers what is said to be an example of “founder member
syndrome,” the often painful experience charities undergo as they move from the 
founder’s dream and control to a larger, different and usually professionally-managed
organisation. The Sue Ryder Foundation is the charity in the spotlight in At the
Crossroads by John James at The Guardian.

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