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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. Grant writing doesn’t get any better than that!

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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). These fundraisers dont understand that, when it comes down to it, grant fundraising is all a numbers game. Fifth , you follow up on each proposal with more calls and emails.

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Did You Know: The Importance of Researching Funders Before Applying by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Assel Grant Services

However, when the rejection letter came, they were surprised. Some funders require a letter of inquiry (short or detailed) before inviting full proposals. Despite my recommendation, the client did not want to approve any research time for current funders. Funders are far more likely to support organizations they know and trust.

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Unlock free learning resources, quick answers at Candid’s new learning site

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Sample documents and worksheets We’ve refreshed our collection of sample documents to make it easier for you to explore winning grant proposals, letters of inquiry, cover letters, and budgets. It covers a proposal’s key elements, guidance for writing a strong cover letter, and five tips for grantwriting success.

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Fetching Funds: How Animal Organizations Can Find and Win Grants

Grant Professionals Association

In Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), I weave the stories and photos right into the letter. While program grants are important for all nonprofits, they are particularly important for animal-related organizations because many national, animal-specific funders only make program and project grants.

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

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LOI: Letter of Intent, Letter of Interest, Letter of Inquiry An LOI should be thought of as a mini-grant proposal where you hit each of the points generally required in a full proposal. The LOI should be a brief, one-page, informative letter that summarizes your ultimate full proposal. Keep it professional.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Grant Cover Letter

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

The question is how can we apply these ideas to improving a proposal cover letter? It turns out that when someone opens a letter the first thing that attracts their eyes is the appearance of their name. or Mr. when I address the letter reader too. ” I also use a Ms.