Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Develop a system where you’re sending out proposals or letters of inquiry to new foundations on a weekly basis. I was recently asked, “Well after so many years, don’t you run out of new potential foundation funders?” The answer is a resounding “no!” Not if you keep your eyes and ears peeled and engage in consistent research.

Letter Of Inquiry

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

Here are three practical ways Brazda Poirier suggests for using AI: #1 Written communications Are you spending too much time writing letters of inquiry to funders, thank you notes, or email communications with your staff, board or volunteers? Ask ChatGPT to create SMART objectives, a needs statement, and performance measures.

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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. Many funding sources require the submission of an initial, brief LOI rather than a full proposal.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Crafting effective grant proposals can be a daunting prospect. Think about what makes your proposal unique. What makes it an effective grant proposal? GrantWriterTeam.com receives a high number of requests from organizations that seek qualified grant writers who can craft effective grant proposals. Imaginative?

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 10, 2022

You spend hundreds of hours sending out grant proposals, praying that a few foundations will be interested in your work. No matter how great your grant proposals and letters of inquiry are, you are only going to win a small number of the grants that you submit. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Grant Writing

Qgiv

MAY 16, 2022

Grants aren’t always easy to get, but with a well-written proposal, you can blow your competition out of the water. These grants can be difficult to get and require a well-thought-out grant proposal. Letter of inquiry, grant letters, and grant proposals. Grant Proposal Components. What is a grant?

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How to write a winning grant proposal by Stephen Robertson of Candid Ranking in the top spot: Writing grant proposals. Breaking down its typical sections, this blog offers a step-by-step roadmap for how to craft a winning project proposal. In this blog, Lori discusses what to do after a grant proposal gets rejected.

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Grants4Good

AUGUST 25, 2023

Ask ChatGPT: “Help me write a compelling needs statement for a grant proposal. Prompt #3: Letters of Inquiry Are you tired of writing letters/emails? Let ChatGPT help you get started with your next letter of inquiry to make it quick, concise and tailored to your audience.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 20, 2024

Let’s sort this out, LOI can be a Letter of Inquiry, a Letter of Introduction, or a Letter of Intent. Honestly, it’s been left to stand as LOI because the two terms, Introduction and Inquiry are used interchangeably. Are you ready to re-kindle a strategy for “unsolicited proposals? ”.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

That’s why we freely share our expertise with the sector through a variety of channels: Live and on-demand trainings : Learn about a range of topics from starting a nonprofit to proposal writing, management, governance, sustainability, and transparency.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets. These include cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and more. . Philanthropy News Digest .

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. Everyone does not easily get a guarantee that funders will finance their projects after submitting their grant proposals. Here are four of the possible types of grant proposals where you can identify your campaign with.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. Everyone does not easily get a guarantee that funders will finance their projects after submitting their grant proposals. Here are four of the possible types of grant proposals where you can identify your campaign with.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 3, 2024

Here are three practical ways to leverage AI for fundraising and grant writing in 2024: #1 Written communications Are you spending too much time writing letters of inquiry to funders, thank you notes, or email communications with your staff, board or volunteers? Try this prompt in Google Bard: “Which U.S.

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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.

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Grants4Good

MAY 3, 2024

Here are three practical ways to use AI in 2024: #1 Written communications Are you spending too much time writing letters of inquiry to funders, thank you notes, or email communications with your staff, board or volunteers? Use AI to develop initial drafts quickly but always review and edit content to align with your voice and values.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced grant writer, our offerings—like the Introduction to proposal writing webinar and others that provide essential skills to craft standout proposals and teach practical skills needed to build a competitive grant proposal —help you write grant proposals that stand out.

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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. This article discusses defining and executing each and a detailed guide on grant proposal writing for schools. Letters of Inquiry Some grant awards are by invitation only. Let’s examine each. Our advice?

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

They are responsible for understanding the specific requirements of each grant opportunity, identifying the organization's needs, and creating a detailed and persuasive proposal that meets the funder's criteria.” You've added to your knowledge even if you can’t get specific proposal feedback.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

GrantStation 's databases of private foundations only include those that accept unsolicited letters of inquiry. It offers guidelines on creating a grantseeking calendar, and how-tos on all facets of the application, from developing a letter of inquiry to using appropriate tone and style.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2009

They'll offer a second webinar "tour" of GrantStation on September 15 at the same time to review the ways that nonprofits can use the product to identify program-specific grantmakers, write compelling letters of inquiry, and create powerful proposals.

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WT Grant Foundation

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Virtual Office Hour: Anatomy of a Use of Research Evidence Application November 14, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET Hosted by Anupreet Sidhu and Kim DuMont Are you interested in or currently working on a research proposal to improve the use of research evidence by decision-makers to inform youth-focused policies and practices? More details to come.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. In addition, grants to nonprofits and public agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs in the focus areas of education and housing.

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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. Candid also has a web page to help individuals find grants, scholarships, fellowships, and awards. Most public libraries allow you to browse FDO for free.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 3, 2010

The Foundation Directory Online features a profile of each foundation that includes: its purpose or mission statement, program areas of interest, geographic focus, information to apply for a grant or submit a letter of inquiry, and descriptions of grants awarded by the foundation in the previous year.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

Showcase your well-crafted grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and the successful grants you’ve written. Create a Portfolio A professional portfolio is a powerful tool for demonstrating your skills, experience, and success in grant writing.

Grant Writing

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

will help you prepare the basic documents needed to write compelling letters of inquiry and grant proposals. Make your grant proposals sparkle. On September 20 , learn how to get started with grantseeking and make your grant requests sparkle. This free 90-minute webinar for TechSoup's audience (normally $89!)

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 3, 2018

Typically this consists of your organization writing and sending a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to the funder. The letter should strictly adhere to the structure laid out in the guidelines. The step of submitting an LOI is not necessarily always required by all funders, which means that in some cases this step can be skipped.

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GrantNews

APRIL 9, 2025

Funders must verify your proposal before awarding funds. This grant funder requires applicants to submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Many applicants struggle to develop a comprehensive budget for their proposals. Overly detailed proposals can make it harder for them to assess your request.

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