Deanne Stone

Deanne Stone previously served as associate of Lansberg Gersick in New Haven, Connecticut, and as a Contributing Editor of the National Center for Family Philanthropy. Stone was a co-author of NCFP’s seminal study, Generations of Giving: Leadership and Continuity in Family Foundations. Since 1988, she has specialized in writing about family foundations and family businesses. Ms. Stone holds a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology from Northwestern University, and an M.A. in Education from the University of Chicago.

Contributions

Board Discussion Questions on the Issue of Geographic Dispersion

Posted on October 24, 1999 by Deanne Stone

This is a list of Board discussion questions on the issues of Geographic Dispersion… Read More

Grantmaking with a Compass: the Challenges of Geography

Posted on May 13, 1999 by Deanne Stone

This guide provides tips, tools, and practical advice for family foundations that have geographically dispersed boards and family members… Read More

Glue to Bind Generations

Posted on January 29, 1994 by Deanne Stone

Managing a private foundation can be an exciting and fulfilling experience- for the right families. … Read More

Who’s on the Board? – What Constitutes Board Eligibility Among Changing Definitions of “Family”

Posted on August 4, 1993 by Deanne Stone

Like it or not, there is no longer a common definition of "family" for foundations to follow. In many family foundations, the issue of spouses' participation on the board never comes up. It is simply understood that anyone who marries into the family can be considered for board membership. But in other foundations, setting policy regarding spouses is a source of emotional turmoil that pits one family member against another." Explore the definition of "family" and examine board eligibility regarding spouses and live-in partners in this article. … Read More