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

Assel Grant Services

Some funders require a letter of inquiry (short or detailed) before inviting full proposals. By researching a funder’s giving history, you can get clues that help you determine the best way to approach them, a letter of inquiry, a phone call to discuss a project, or an introductory meeting.

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

Candid

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.

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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. If that before-and-after story can highlight an animal rescued and rehabilitated with stunning after photos - even better! Funders love a great underdog story, so I use stories with photos whenever I can.

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What to include in your letter of inquiry (LOI)

Professional Grant Writers

A letter of inquiry (LOI) is often the first step to opening a conversation with a grantmaker and — hopefully — receiving funding. The post What to include in your letter of inquiry (LOI) appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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

GrantNews

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 post How to Write an LOI: Letter of Intent, Letter of Interest, Letter of Inquiry appeared first on GrantNews.