GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

While many nonprofits rely on grant funding for a significant portion of revenue, how nonprofits fill their grant writing needs varies significantly from organization to organization. Some nonprofits make grant writing a small part of someone’s job description. Can you hire a seasonal grant writer?

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Instrumentl

APRIL 18, 2024

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what an LOI is and why it is important to the grant writing process, how to obtain the key elements necessary for an LOI, and how to understand the construction of an LOI.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Seriously though, in my 25+ years in nonprofit fundraising, I have met many more introverts than extroverts who gravitate toward grant writing and management versus individual donors or special events. I recently followed Tip #1 detailed below for a client, and it led us through a quick invitation to an LOI followed by a site visit.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re so excited to announce the 2024 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit write strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re so excited to announce the 2023 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit write strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Other School Funding Sources: Grant Proposal Writing 101 How to Obtain Funds for Your School with Grant Writing. Grant writing is a supplemental way to raise funds for non-profit organizations and schools. Grant writing and fundraising have differing pros, cons, methods, and outcomes.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

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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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

This is my favorite holiday, and in honor, I’m sharing 10 grant writing tips to help you make sure your grants aren’t the scariest thing this spooky season. #1: 1: Keep a grant prospect sheet & update it regularly. One of the best things you can do is to make time regularly to search for grant opportunities.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If your goal is to write grants, my greatest hope is that this book will teach you and become an integral part of your granting writing toolkit. What’s more, I am confident that with the instruction you gain, it will help you become a more successful grant writer and entrepreneur.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 16, 2023

That’s why implementing effective strategies can help you improve your work with grant writing clients and ensure that you deliver the best possible results. In this blog post, we will explore five practical and personalized ways to streamline your grant writing process and maximize your clients’ chances of success.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 3, 2018

Timeline of the Grant Writing Process The process of receiving a grant consists of a series of fairly consistent steps. The grant application process is standardized to a certain extent, which means that the overall timelines for applying and receiving a grants will typically be similar in nature.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 29, 2022

The Giver” by Lois Lowry (As well as “Gathering Blue,” “Messenger,” and “Son”). The post A Summer Reading List for Grant Professionals appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. “Last Summer at the Golden Hotel” by Elyssa Friedland. Stay Close” by Harlan Coben. Happy reading!

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 20, 2024

As a Grants Professional you steer clear of acronyms. Why then has the industry let “LOI” remain in use? Do you even know what LOI is short for? Confusion exists because LOI has three commonly referenced meanings. Let’s sort this out, LOI can be a Letter of Inquiry, a Letter of Introduction, or a Letter of Intent.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 29, 2024

There are grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofits to benefit disadvantaged communities. For grants over $10,000, a Letter of Intent (LOI) will be submitted prior to applying. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. A separate request will be required for grants over $50,000.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

In this 60-minute grant writing deep-dive session, Margit Brazda-Poirier shares her 1-page formula for writing LOIs that get attention from funders every time and we dive deep into two registrants' draft LOIs for feedback.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 26, 2023

However, do you know the A to Z grant terminology needed to convince a prospective donor to fund your project over some other worthy cause? GrantWriterTeam has some pointers for anyone just starting their grant-writing journey. Still, you may ask how important are the elements of grant terminology in grant writing.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I quickly became responsible for identifying potential funding opportunities, grant-writing, stewardship efforts, and reporting to funders. 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).

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When you hire a grant writer, the first logical question is, “How much will it cost?” ” It is only natural to to worry about the price tag involved with hiring a professional grant writer since many of us see grant writing through a fog of confusion. Writing LOIs and budget proposals.

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Grant Writer Team

AUGUST 29, 2024

Hiring a dedicated grant writer takes the pressure of crafting a narrative and dotting every I and crossing every T off of you and your staff. Why stress over grant writing? Letter of Intent (LOI) Some grants require an LOI before you can submit a full application. An LOI is a synopsis of your application.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A year later we received the first million dollar grant award in the district’s history and I realized that my degrees in English and Education had accidentally perfectly prepared me for this job. A little over 20 years later I was asked to teach an undergraduate grant writing class at my alma mater.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today I want to share why you need to take the time to track your grant pipeline (and by that I mean all the opportunities you want to apply for, the ones you have applied for, the ones you’ve been awarded, and even the ones you had rejected). with grants. You’ll also want to keep track of LOI due dates and award announcement dates.

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Bloom Grant Consulting

APRIL 23, 2025

Discover how to structure and submit your letter of intent (LOI) to grant funders.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 20, 2024

What Does a Grant Writer Do? Once your ad is placed , you have full access to all the grant writes profiles listed on the site. You may also find a grant writer using our SMART grant writer search tool. Our grant writers are experts at researching and writing grants, and have resumes to prove it.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 11, 2024

Organize upcoming deadlines using the Grant Calendar feature. Keep in mind that often grant applications also require your organization to participate in an interview or submit an LOI. Provide proof that the grant will provide a return on investment. Then build a grant cycle by creating a list of other opportunities.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I quickly became responsible for identifying potential funding opportunities, grant-writing, stewardship efforts, and reporting to funders. 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).

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 28, 2020

Candid Foundation Directory Online (FDO) : Most grant professionals rely on this database to find any of the 225,000 private foundations in the USA, even when the funders themselves do not have websites or do not accept unsolicited applications. Candid also has a web page to help individuals find grants, scholarships, fellowships, and awards.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A “Throwback Tuesday” post to one of my most popular grant writing guides. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. Grant writing is half art, half science. First and foremost, work on your writing skills. This week I'm doing something a little different. And you will get it down.

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GrantNews

MARCH 19, 2025

Lots of nonprofits and small businesses use professional grant writers to crafts proposals for the grant funding they need. Grant writing can be complex, but the right grants can transform your nonprofit or business. A skilled grant writer improves your chances of success, making the investment worthwhile.

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