A zoo campaign introduced former California Community Foundation president Jack Shakely to fundraising early on.

By Margaret Battistelli Gardner

Who: Jack Shakely, former president of California Community Foundation, which gives grants to nonprofit organizations that help people in need lead healthy, independent lives and supports programs that improve local communities.

Grew up in: Oklahoma and Texas.

Education: Graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism. Spent some time at the Oklahoma City University School of Law, then joined the Peace Corps.