Community Before Self

When Malin Burnham gifted funds toward the construction of the new San Diego Yacht Club Junior Sailing Center, he stipulated that a list of “Virtues of Excellence” be permanently attached to the building and that these virtues be taught on an ongoing basis to the junior sailing participants. These virtues include dedication, teamwork, and commitment, and they are the result of lessons learned in Malin’s life and career. Community Before Self details these virtues and explains how anyone can live a life of integrity and purposeful giving. Regardless of income, political views, or age, everyone can contribute toward enhancing their community by volunteering their time and effort.

MALIN BURNHAM, SAN DIEGO native Malin Burnham has enjoyed many successes in three overlapping careers: seventy years of winning international-level competition in sailboat racing; thirty-seven years of building and managing companies engaged in real estate, mortgage lending, insurance, and banking; and fifty years of leadership in his not-for-profit and philanthropic endeavors.

Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Pivot Points Chapter 2: Start Early Chapter 3: Making Waves Chapter 4: Know Thyself (and Thy Commitments) Chapter 5: Purposeful Giving Chapter 6: Charities Are Businesses Too! Chapter 7: Understand and Identify Points of Leverage Chapter 8: Taking Charge Chapter 9: Controversy and Unexpected Success Chapter 10: Family and Travel Chapter 11: Legacy Appendix One: Malin Burnham’s Beacons Appendix Two: The Virtues of Excellence Appendix Three: Malin Burnham