Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Learn how to write compelling Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) with practical advice from grant experts. Discover essential tips from recorded events with Arnisha Johnson and Margit Brazda Poirier to increase your chances of success in securing funding for your nonprofit.

Letter Of Inquiry

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

According to Margit Brazda Poirier, founder and CEO of Grants4Good , you might not be using AI; most nonprofits aren’t — citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. Try this prompt in ChatGPT: “Write a one-page letter of inquiry to the [foundation] to request $XXXX for [your organization].

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Nonprofit work means paperwork. There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. 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. Honestly, when you do, it’s good news.

Proposal

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

Letter Of Inquiry

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below. foundations have websites.

Letter Of Inquiry

Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 10, 2022

For most fundraisers, nonprofit grant writing is incredibly frustrating: in many cases, it seems like a roll of the dice. It’s important to remember that when it comes down to it, nonprofit grant writing is a numbers game. Far too many nonprofits think they need to write 50-page bespoke proposals for each new foundation they approach.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Just in time for February, you can gift this book to a teacher, grant writer, executive director, or manager of a nonprofit. Finally, I end the book with a demonstration of an LOI letter of inquiry using ChatGPT as a refining tool and include my thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and the future of grant writing.

Grants

GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Letter of Interest or Letter of Inquiry Often times funding sources want a heads-up about how many organizations plan on applying for a grant or contract so that they can hire a review staff in advance of the grant deadline. Next, give a brief history of your nonprofit and its programs.

LOI

Grants4Good

AUGUST 25, 2023

Now you’re ready to launch a MAJOR game-changing prompt that will help your nonprofit or business find the BEST funders in seconds. Prompt #1: Finding Funders Ask ChatGPT: “Which national private foundations are most likely to fund nonprofit organizations working to [reduce homelessness OR enter your cause/mission]?”

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

As is often the case for smaller nonprofits, everyone was involved in development. Dave kindly met with me for a one-on-one training session on Candid’s resources, and I was absolutely amazed by what was available to nonprofits for free through the library. My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

Letter Of Inquiry

Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

So, how does a nonprofit find funding to keep the lights on and grow the programs?" First, let's look at the statistics, culled from GrantStation's most recent State of Grantseeking™ Report : Almost 70 percent of nonprofits keep their indirect and administrative costs at 20 percent or less of their annual budget.

Grantstation

Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It also provides best practices and helpful resources to guide your efforts towards every nonprofit’s desired destination: grant funding to support your mission-driven work. If you want to boost your nonprofit’s discoverability online, this blog on Google Ad Grants is a worthwhile read. The 990s are here.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 5, 2024

State of Georgia Community and Economic Development Grants and In-kind Support Grants to eligible Georgia nonprofits for financial-literacy/young-people’s well-being. There are grants to eligible Georgia nonprofits to benefit communities. Priority is for National-level nonprofits to apply.

Letter Of Inquiry

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 3, 2024

In my work with nonprofit organizations, I’ve found that while few are using AI, many are not -- citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. From prospect research to meeting notetaking, AI can help with routine activities, allowing you to focus on the more strategic aspects of your nonprofit work.

AI

Grants4Good

MAY 3, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you might not be using AI; most nonprofits aren’t — citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. From prospect research to meeting notetaking, AI can help with routine activities, allowing you to focus on the more strategic aspects of your nonprofit work.

AI

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Tips for grant writing Crafting a compelling grant proposal allows nonprofits to showcase the impact of their efforts and provides essential context for how they achieve results. There are four major types of grant proposal documents: letters of inquiry, cover letters, proposal budget, and full grant proposal.

Grant Writing

Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2012

There are many extremely helpful resources on GrantSpace, including a Finding Funders page as well as a list of sample funding proposals with cover letters, letters of inquiry, letter proposals, and proposal budgets.

Letter Of Inquiry

Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2009

Eastern time, our donor partner GrantStation, will be offering free webinars for TechSoup's nonprofit users in order to help them determine whether the product will work for their fundraising needs. Eligible nonprofits can request the one-year membership for only $99 for the promotional period. read more.

Grantstation

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Letters of Inquiry Some grant awards are by invitation only. In these cases, schools can send a letter of inquiry (LOI), a formal funding request. Author Bio Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999.

Grant Writing

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Nonprofits, without the funds to hire a full-time in-house grant writer, often turn to a professional. The Letter of Inquiry and Applications Many trusts and foundations require a letter of inquiry or letter of application prior to submitting your application. The letter should be no longer than two pages.

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Qgiv

MAY 16, 2022

From contributions from individual donors to sponsorships, nonprofits have a variety of funding sources. It’s important for every nonprofit to have multiple revenue streams to build a healthy, sustainable organization, and a common source of funding for nonprofits is through grants. What is a grant? Where can you find grants?

Proposal

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Celebrate Small Wins Incremental progress—meeting a new funder, successfully submitting a Letter of Inquiry, getting invited to submit a proposal—these are all wins to be celebrated. Some tips to build resilience include: Adopt a Growth Mindset Consider what can be learned from every situation.

Letter Of Inquiry

GrantNews

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Housing-Related Grants Grants to nonprofits to improve the quality of life for local residents. In addition, grants to nonprofits and public agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs in the focus areas of education and housing. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal.

Letter Of Inquiry

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

For nonprofit organizations, it is usually the opposite — their strength and infrastructure increase in health as they grow older. will help you prepare the basic documents needed to write compelling letters of inquiry and grant proposals. Our human infrastructure wears out as we grow older.

Grantstation

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 3, 2010

This is the website of the Foundation Center, a nonprofit organization that has become the leading authority on organized philanthropy in the United States. Tags: Grant Writing Foundation Center Grant-Making Foundations Non-profit organization nonprofit funding nonprofit funding sources Philanthropy Private foundation.

Funding

PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 28, 2020

Funder profiles can be downloaded to help you prepare for Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), concept papers, or grant proposals. The Arizona Guide to Grants Online : One of the many benefits of membership with the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is a free membership to this state-specific foundation grant database.

Grants

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

As is often the case for smaller nonprofits, everyone was involved in development. I was absolutely amazed by what was available to nonprofits for free through the library. In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. Dave kindly met with me for a one-on-one training session on Candid’s resources.

Letter Of Inquiry

GrantNews

JULY 30, 2024

Pets and Animal Wildlife Grants To begin, funding for nonprofit land trusts for preservation initiatives. Nonprofits and government agencies may apply and win for activities that enhance the environment. There are grants to nonprofits for programs dedicated to animal rescue/care of animals.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Nonprofit Usually, the intention of the project under this category aims to create a life-changing impact. Things to Consider in Writing Grant Proposals Take note that some foundations require a letter of inquiry or request of an application prior to submission of grant proposals. It should no longer be two pages.

Proposal

Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Nonprofit Usually, the intention of the project under this category aims to create a life-changing impact. Things to Consider in Writing Grant Proposals Take note that some foundations require a letter of inquiry or request of an application prior to submission of grant proposals. It should no longer be two pages.

Proposal

Candid

JUNE 17, 2024

Research has shown that Black nonprofit leaders face unique challenges , particularly in securing adequate funding for their organizations. A study by Candid found that nonprofits with Black CEOs are more likely to have smaller revenues than those with white CEOs. The narratives of M. Malone said.

USDA

GrantNews

APRIL 21, 2024

In addition, there are grants to eligible South Dakota nonprofits and educational institutions for a wide range of projects and programs to benefit local residents. Grants of up to $5,000 to eligible South Dakota nonprofits and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents.

Letter Of Inquiry

GrantNews

APRIL 9, 2025

Community Benefit Programs Sample Grant: Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, health, and human services. This grant funder requires applicants to submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Not sending this supporting document would be a mistake.

Grant Writing