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How to Get the Most Out of Your Grant Cover Letter

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Now the presidential election is heating up, I find myself interested in the little tricks used by political consultants to influence voters. Some of the political consultants’ best ideas are the result of eye-tracking experiments. The question is how can we apply these ideas to improving a proposal cover letter?

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Grant Fundraising is a Numbers Game

Joe Garecht Fundraising

Second , you send a letter of inquiry (LOI) to each foundation that seems like a good fit (or submit a full proposal if the foundation prefers). Third , you follow up with each foundation via phone and email (many times, if necessary) to ensure your letter was received and to see if there are any questions.

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The Eye Tracking Advantage: How to Get the Most Out of Your Grant Cover Letter

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

As a political scientist, I am always interested in how political consultants used direct mail to raise money and advertise their political candidates. As a grant writing consultant, I have adopted a lot of these same techniques to benefit the non-profit clients we serve at Lightning Fast Grant Writing. ” I also use a Ms.

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Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included)

Candid

Letters of inquiry (LOI) If you’re new to fundraising and grant writing, you may have not heard the term letter of inquiry , or LOI. A letter of inquiry or LOI is something a funder may ask for in lieu of a full grant proposal. Honestly, when you do, it’s good news.

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Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

Candid

Online librarian consultations : Receive real-time, personalized assistance from our in-house experts on philanthropy, nonprofit management, and fundraising. Audiobook and e-book library : Access thousands of fundraising- and nonprofit-related e-books and audiobooks, expertly curated by Candid’s librarians.

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LOI’s Sorting out the Confusion and Purpose

Grant Professionals Association

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?

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How I would get started if I were opening my grant writing business tomorrow

Grant Writing Made Easy

As a seasoned grant writing consultant, I’ve been privileged to learn the ropes of this unique, highly-demanding, and satisfying profession over the years. Showcase your well-crafted grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and the successful grants you’ve written.