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

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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. 5 Tips to Getting Grants with an LOI 1. Take a moment to reflect.

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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). Fourth , you send a full proposal to any foundation that invites you to do so in response to your LOI. Fifth , you follow up on each proposal with more calls and emails.

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Wrapping up 2024

Grant Professionals Association

In the last few weeks of the year, ensure your final 2024 submissions are on time, needed funds are requested, and reports are in order. Consider the following: How many grants and LOIs did you submit? How did your team respond to changes in the grant profession, such as the new Uniform Guidance for federal funds?

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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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Go from Rejected to Accepted: 9 Reasons Your Grants Get Rejected (and How to Fix Them) w/ Teresa Huff | Instrumentl

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She has helped nonprofits triple their funding. She has helped nonprofits triple their funding and over 2,100 students have taken her grant writing courses. They may say, yeah, we fund anywhere in the US. I've had that happen before and we ended up getting funding because I evaluated all these factors.

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How to Write an LOI (Letter of Interest or Intent) for Grants

GrantNews

Do you know how to write an engaging LOI to make a strong first impression on potential funders? GrantWatch knows that a well-crafted Letter of Intent (LOI) is often your first step to securing vital grant funding. Understanding the nuances of what it takes to write an LOI is key. What Is an LOI or Letter of Intent?

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How to Write an LOI: Letter of Intent, Letter of Interest, Letter of Inquiry

GrantNews

You may be noticing that there are many foundations asking for an LOI before requesting a full grant proposal. A funding source also uses an LOI to determine if applicants align with their vision mission. Your LOI needs to demonstrate your passion. 11 Tips to Help You Write Your LOI Keep it short.