Pamela Grow
JULY 10, 2024
What do smart fundraisers, particularly those heading up “one-person” development shops, need to know? Develop a balanced, thoughtful fundraising plan. Develop a system where you’re sending out proposals or letters of inquiry to new foundations on a weekly basis. Charitable giving in the U.S. declined by 2.1%
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?
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Candid
JULY 13, 2023
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. A letter of inquiry or LOI is something a funder may ask for in lieu of a full grant proposal. Honestly, when you do, it’s good news.
Candid
AUGUST 25, 2022
In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I’ll be the first to admit that I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.). My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.
Assel Grant Services
DECEMBER 2, 2024
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.
Grants4Good
AUGUST 25, 2023
To make it easy for you, here are 5 prompts that you can use to save time and effort in your organization’s fundraising and grant writing work right now. Prompt #3: Letters of Inquiry Are you tired of writing letters/emails? If you need a primer on AI, check out my blog on AI and ChatGPT: What is it and how do I use it?
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. Here they are, in no particular order: #1: Systemize Your Grant Fundraising Program. The best way to do this is to systemize your grant fundraising program. 2: Do Grant Research on a Regular Basis.
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