Assel Grant Services
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Some funders require a letter of inquiry (short or detailed) before inviting full proposals. By researching a funder’s giving history, you can get clues that help you determine the best way to approach them, a letter of inquiry, a phone call to discuss a project, or an introductory meeting.
Grant Professionals Association
MAY 29, 2025
Corporate Partnerships are Key A huge portion of animal-related grants are awarded through corporate partners with nonprofit foundations, such as Petco, PetSmart, Hills, Pedigree, Petfinder, OxBow, and Tractor Supply. In Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), I weave the stories and photos right into the letter.
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GrantNews
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Letter of Interest or Letter of Inquiry Often times funding sources want a heads-up about how many organizations plan on applying for a grant or contract so that they can hire a review staff in advance of the grant deadline. Please Note: There is no guarantee of grant awards as a result of this information.
Candid
AUGUST 25, 2022
I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources. My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.
Grant Professionals Association
AUGUST 20, 2024
Let’s sort this out, LOI can be a Letter of Inquiry, a Letter of Introduction, or a Letter of Intent. Honestly, it’s been left to stand as LOI because the two terms, Introduction and Inquiry are used interchangeably. Why then has the industry let “LOI” remain in use? Do you even know what LOI is short for?
Candid
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
These include cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and more. . Patrons who visit Funding Information Network partners can also access Grants to Individuals (GTI) for free to find scholarships, fellowships, and awards for students, artists, researchers, and others. Philanthropy News Digest .
Big Fundraising Ideas
MARCH 12, 2024
Grant writing consists of applying to award programs set up by foundations, corporations, government programs, and individuals. A grant award is a gift from the grantor; you don’t need to pay it back. Winning a grant is complex and may require many hours of applying to different programs before winning an award.
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