"How Foundations Work will provide much-needed dialogue in thefoundation community. Anyone who has ever raised funds fromfoundations can easily relate to Mr. McIlnay's observations. Thisbook gives an insider's perspective to foundations that we haveheard about before but rarely seen in print until today." (K. ScottSheldon, CFRE, director of development and outreach, Arizona StateUniversity College of ExtAnded Education)

"McIlnay's book is full of information. His arguments are cogentand well-supported. Common misunderstandings and unspoken truthsabout foundations are revealed in ways that nonprofit leaders willrespond to with warmth. The list of cockamamie ideas submitted asgrant proposals brought tears of laughter to my eyes and thedescription of medieval grant proposals is priceless. It is funny,well-observed and a good read." (David La Piana, principal, LaPiana Associates Management Consultants)

"After a dozen years in the field, I was pleased to read this bookwhich helps to demystify philanthropy" (Ruth Shack, president, DadeCommununity Foundation)