Family Firm Institute

Family Firm Institute (FFI)

Formation	1986
Type	Professional Association
Headquarters	Boston, Massachusetts
Location	United States
Website	www.ffi.org

The Family Firm Institute (FFI) is an American professional membership association dedicated to individuals and organizations involved in the field of family enterprise. Established in 1986, FFI offers resources, educational programs, and research insights aimed at advancing the understanding and effectiveness of family-owned businesses and wealth management within family enterprises. The institute is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and provides a platform for professionals, including consultants, advisors, educators, and researchers, to collaborate and share expertise.

Publications and Resources

FFI is the owner of the Family Business Review, a peer-reviewed academic journal published by SAGE Publications, which focuses on research and scholarship in family business studies. Additionally, FFI publishes the FFI Practitioner, a digital journal that offers practical insights and case studies for professionals working in family business consulting and advisory roles. These publications provide both academic and applied perspectives, catering to the diverse needs of its members and the broader family enterprise field.

Global Educational Network (GEN)

Through its Global Educational Network (GEN), FFI offers professional certification programs in family business and family wealth advising. GEN provides multiple certificate programs, covering topics such as family dynamics, governance, and wealth management, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of family business professionals. These certifications are recognized internationally and help establish standards and best practices in the family enterprise advisory industry.

Governance

FFI is governed by a board of directors, which includes positions such as chair, president, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer, and additional board members. This governance structure ensures that FFI's strategic initiatives align with its mission to support and enhance the family enterprise sector.

References

1. "About the Family Firm Institute." Family Firm Institute. Accessed October 30, 2024.
2. "Family Business Review." SAGE Journals. Accessed October 30, 2024.
3. "FFI Practitioner." Family Firm Institute. Accessed October 30, 2024.
4. "Global Educational Network." Family Firm Institute. Accessed October 30, 2024. https://www.ffi.org/gen

• Kaslow, Florence W. (28 July 2006). "Chapter 1: Brief History of the Family Firm Institute". Handbook of Family Business and Family Business Consultation: A Global Perspective. Routledge. pp. 3–24. ISBN 978-1-136-78141-4. Retrieved 31 October 2024.

External links

• Family Business Review, Sage Publications
• FFI Practitioner
• FFI Global Education Network