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How to Write a Killer Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to Get a Grant

Get Fully Funded

Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. Grant writing doesn’t get any better than that! 5 Tips to Getting Grants with an LOI 1. But trust me when I say those are extremely rare instances. Take a moment to reflect. So make it count!

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Grant Distribution Best Practices: 5 Tips for Funders

Blackbaud

An efficient grant distribution process builds trust with your grantees and improves transparency across your organization. Here are five tips for streamlining how you get grant awards to your recipients. This is also where you can set up your grant distribution process for success.

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GivingUSA 2024 | What Small Nonprofits Need to Know

Pamela Grow

Taking precedence — for instance — over grants or business support. One that includes realistic goals for grants and corporate support, individual support, program support, and events. Download Encouraging Longevity in Nonprofit Development to discover the secrets behind employee retention. Download it here.

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Strategic Grants

The research team at Strategic Grants spend hundreds of hours every month reviewing newsletters, funder sites, LinkedIn and many other resources to find funding and grants to update in our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS), ensuring our clients have a strong pipeline of funding prospects. Find out more here.

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Diversify Your Funding With Grants

Pamela Grow

Successful nonprofits have a diverse revenue stream, and grant funding is often a key component. But grants are not a magic bullet to fix funding woes. Learn what grants can and cannot do for your organization, along with tips for finding the right fit for your agency’s mission and programs.

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A Breakdown of Each Stage in the Grant Lifecycle

RBW Strategy

A Breakdown of Each Stage in the Grant Lifecycle The grants lifecycle refers to the entire process of a grant—from planning, to opportunity, to implementation, to closeout. The lifecycle of a grant has three major stages: pre-award, award, and post-award. The grant-making agency will continue to review the application.

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Your Best “No BS” Nonprofit Resources

Pamela Grow

As you’re about to get back to work, a board member stops in to tell you about a new grant *opportunity.* Download your free Heartable Fundraising Writing Book and you’ll also get a free subscription to their “never-miss” weekly newsletter. All day long your goals are hijacked. Subscribe to her weekly updates here. Very Good Copy.