San Diego is a city and county built through the hard work and vision of many notable civic leaders.
Malin Burnham, accomplished businessman and founder of the Center for Civic Engagement, is one of those individuals. For more than 70 years, he has been making waves in the region and giving back to the place he calls home.
His book, Community Before Self, gives us an inside look at his success and struggles, and shares with readers the many lessons Malin learned through business, athletic and philanthropic endeavors.
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Among the many tips Malin shares in his book, some of the most helpful are the lessons he learned while giving back. Here is a sneak peek at the advice Malin gives to current and future philanthropists:
Community Before Self uncovers the unique history of San Diego and the individuals who played a pivotal role in its growth and success. No matter if you’re a business leader, aspiring philanthropist or civically-engaged San Diegan, this book needs to be at the top of your reading list.
The book is on sale at select bookstores and online. All royalties from the sales of this book will support the Center for Civic Engagement at The San Diego Foundation.
On August 9, 2022, we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.
“San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space, encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict, SDF Director of Environment Initiatives.
This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.
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