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Generations of Giving
Gersick, Kelin E.; Stone, Deanne; Grady, Katherine; Desjardins, Michele; Muson, Howard
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Description for Generations of Giving
Hardback. Examines continuity and leadership over time within family foundations. This book presents the study of two aspects of philanthropy funding and volunteers each essential to the survival of a foundation. It is about the why and the how of these two crucial aspects. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 531.
Using detailed and comprehensive analysis, Generations of Giving: Leadership and Continuity in Family Foundations examines continuity and leadership over time within family foundations. Based upon a study of foundations in the United States and Canada that have survived through at least two generations, the authors ask probing questions, including: Why were the foundations started? What did they look like at the beginning? How did the families of the founders come to be involved? And how did they organize themselves to do their work from year to year, decade to decade? Although the foundations in the study are quite diverse in ... Read more
Using detailed and comprehensive analysis, Generations of Giving: Leadership and Continuity in Family Foundations examines continuity and leadership over time within family foundations. Based upon a study of foundations in the United States and Canada that have survived through at least two generations, the authors ask probing questions, including: Why were the foundations started? What did they look like at the beginning? How did the families of the founders come to be involved? And how did they organize themselves to do their work from year to year, decade to decade? Although the foundations in the study are quite diverse in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739109243
SKU
V9780739109243
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99-15
About Gersick, Kelin E.; Stone, Deanne; Grady, Katherine; Desjardins, Michele; Muson, Howard
Kelin E. Gersick is a leading consultant in the field of family-owned businesses and foundations. He is the author of Generation to Generation: Life Cycles of the Family Business, and from 1989 to 1993 he served as co-editor-in-chief of the Family Business Review.
Reviews for Generations of Giving
Generations of Giving draws upon the real-life experiences of thirty families to provide new perspectives on how family foundations achieve sustained success across time and generations. It's a valuable and important resource for philanthropic families at all stages of their evolution.
Tara S. Rockefeller, chair, Rockefeller Family Philanthropy Committee Generations of Giving combines years of sensitive research and analysis ... Read more
Tara S. Rockefeller, chair, Rockefeller Family Philanthropy Committee Generations of Giving combines years of sensitive research and analysis ... Read more