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AI for good: How you can help Candid Labs empower nonprofits 

Candid

Generative AI can help nonprofit staff work more efficiently and equitably Most recently, we took the opportunity to leverage generative AI to solve a big grant writing pain point: writing Letters of Intent (LOIs). Candid’s AI-powered LOI writer assistant aids fundraisers and provides guidance on writing different sections of an LOI.

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Turning One-Time Gifts into Multi-Year Commitments: Strategies for Major Donor Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

Enhanced Mission Impact Securing multi-year support frees nonprofits from the cycle of perpetual fundraising, allowing them to focus on program growth and community impact. Formalizing the commitment through pledge agreements or letters of intent protects your organization and the donor.

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Two years later: how our fundraising strategy changed overnight 

Candid

Fueled by passion for our mission, she made lists of the most likely supporters and then got to work, sending out 300 letters of intent (LOIs) to potential funders in New York with an interest in horses. With that approach emerging as our new strategy-in-progress, Dawn logged in to Candid’s Foundation Directory to find these funders.

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Can Anyone Be A Grant Writer?

Millionaire Grant Lady

The Millionaire Grant Lady team, led by Alex Dunn, CFRE, includes many seasoned fundraisers. The process begins with research and often requires submitting an initial Letter of Intent. Just because you wrote the greatest Letter of Intent ever doesn’t guarantee you’ll get funding.

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HowTo: LOI

Fundraising HayDay

Do they mean a Letter of Intent or Letter of Interest? Do they mean a Letter of Intent or Letter of Interest? From small family foundations to large corporation foundations, many funders ask potential grantees to submit an LOI. Do they want one page or three? What topics do they expect you to cover?

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What Is an RFP and How Is It Best Used to Apply for Grants?

GrantNews

Considering that most nonprofits seeking grant funding have limited budgets, it is vital to their fundraising goals to ensure that they are utilizing their resources as efficiently as possible to ensure their best possible chances of success. For example, things like requests for additional documentation or letters of stakeholder support.

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You want to hire a grant writer, but is hiring a grant writer full-time the best fit?

Millionaire Grant Lady

Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. What is the best option to help your organization meet its fundraising goals without overspending on grant writing services? Letter of Intent/Inquiry (LOI): Some application processes start with an LOI.

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