# For A Good Cause: A Practical Guide to Giving Joyfully

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/for-a-good-cause-a-practical-guide-to-giving-joyfully/
- Published: 2021-08-09T08:08:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**“For many volunteers, fundraising is a necessary evil, a dirty F-word that compels
them to have uncomfortable conversations with their families and friends . . .” **

Through her work with countless female philanthropists, Diane Lebson discovered 
that there was no definitive guide volunteers and activists could turn to for guidance
in navigating the day-to-day activities associated with doing good in the world —
so she wrote one.

Leveraging the skills and experiences she cultivated over more than twenty-five 
years as a nonprofit executive, board member, and consultant, _For A Good Cause_
offers practical tips on how to “do” philanthropy.

In chapters divided up by specific activities – such as serving on a board, advocating
for a cause, starting your own philanthropic venture, becoming a fearless fundraiser,
and more – Diane offers practical advice on how to professionalise your philanthropic
engagement and make a greater impact.

Rounded out with information about best practices, checklists, and profiles of inspiring
leaders, For A Good Cause is the do-gooder’s go-to resource for giving joyfully.