TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The aim of this article was to describe successor types of four nonprofit founders. Design/methodology/approach– This article uses the previous case study research and participant/nonparticipant observation to illustrate the different nonprofit founder types to prepare for successors. Findings– Four founder types included destroyer, conscientious, maverick, and controller. Each founder type had several unique characteristics. A common feature across all four types was autocratic control. Research limitations/implications– Limitations include the generalizability of the findings based on the sample. Recommendations include re-examination of the ways founders approach succession issues. Practical implications– Founders involved in succession issues can benefit by better understanding the succession process as well as the legacy they leave as a result of their approach to succession based on type. Originality/value– This article offers new insights into the approaches nonprofit founders take about selecting a successor. Founders considering a successor can determine their type and adjust accordingly to select the best possible replacement for the organization.
VL  - 28
IS  - 1
SN  - 1477-7282
DO  - 10.1108/DLO-09-2013-0072
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-09-2013-0072
AU  - C. Santora Joseph
AU  - C. Sarros James
AU  - Esposito Mark
PY  - 2014
Y1  - 2014/01/01
TI  - Nonprofit founders and succession: how to ensure an effective leadership handover
T2  - Development and Learning in Organizations
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 16
EP  - 19
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -