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How to Write a Killer Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to Get a Grant

Get Fully Funded

Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. You still have to convince the director to cast you!

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Florida’s Secret Grant Goldmine: Are You Eligible for These Overlooked Opportunities?

GrantNews

Florida is home to a wealth of untapped grant opportunities that could provide crucial funding for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. In this article, we’ll dive into the best-secret grants in Florida that you might be missing out on to help you secure the funding you deserve.

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Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

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Challenges and Trends in Funding Grantee Well-Being Ultimately, creating a culture of well-being in the nonprofit sector requires a collective commitment from funders to leverage their resources and influence to champion this shift. While challenges remain for funding grantee well-being, some funders are rising to meet them head on.

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Turning One-Time Gifts into Multi-Year Commitments: Strategies for Major Donor Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

Multi-year commitments are pledges where donors agree to fund an organization over a set period, typically in annual or monthly increments. For example, some might be more inclined to fund youth programs, while others prefer capital projects. Group donors by capacity, interest area, and affinity to tailor pitches effectively.

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

Regardless of the pricing model, it’s essential to note that paying a grant writer based on a percentage of awarded funds is both unethical and prohibited by industry standards. Most funders don’t allow grant funds to pay for grant writing expenses. Organizations might have to return all awarded money plus penalties.

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Starting a Nonprofit? Here Are 5 Must-Know Tips!

GrantNews

From federal, state, and local government grants to private foundations , each has its own terminologylike LOI (Letter of Intent) or RFP (Request for Proposal). Start Small New nonprofits often find more success with micro-grants and in-kind donations before jumping into major funding proposals.

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Planned Gifts: A Quick Guide To Help Nonprofits Raise More

The Fundraising Coach

However, there’s a source of funding you may be overlooking—planned giving. While establishing relationships that can lead to planned gifts can take time, there are ways nonprofits can effectively raise more funds through this type of fundraising. According to Giving USA 2024 , planned giving bequests accounted for $42.6

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