(Review executive summary)

What California Donors Want:
In Their Own Voices
This is the first-ever study on the goals, motivations, and challenges of a new generation of leading California philanthropists. What California Donors Want provides valuable insight and advice for community and public foundations, regional associations of grantmakers, lawyers, financial advisors, and others who support independent, philanthropic donors.

By Deanne Stone and Jan McElwee
January 2004, 84 pages, $20                   

(Review excerpts and case studies from this project)

The Practice of Family Philanthropy In
Community Foundations
This study presents a report on the state of family philanthropy in community foundations. The report describes why and how families are using community foundations, the factors fueling the growth of family philanthropy within community foundations. The report also addresses why some families may not be accessing the services of community foundations, and the factors inhibiting the growth of family philanthropy within community foundations.

By Helmer Ekstrom

2002, 40 pages, $20                                    

Conscience and Community:
The Legacy of Paul Ylvisaker
There are few that can inspire a generation the way that educator and philanthropic advisor Paul Ylvisaker did. This former foundation trustee has been described as the heart and soul of organized philanthropy. This collection of his essays, speeches, and articles covers philanthropy, education, urban issues, and community.

Edited by Virginia M. Esposito
1999, 392 pages, $35