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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.

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Grant Fundraising is a Numbers Game

Joe Garecht Fundraising

I know many non-profit fundraisers who get depressed about their grant fundraising progress. These fundraisers dont understand that, when it comes down to it, grant fundraising is all a numbers game. Fourth , you send a full proposal to any foundation that invites you to do so in response to your LOI. Its simple and effective.

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2025 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Were so excited to announce the 2025 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. The goal of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services is to help nonprofits create incredible change in their communities. We are honored to have been listed in Feedspots Top 35 Grant Writing Blogs and Websites for 2024 !)

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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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What to include in your letter of inquiry (LOI)

Professional Grant Writers

A letter of inquiry (LOI) is often the first step to opening a conversation with a grantmaker and — hopefully — receiving funding. The post What to include in your letter of inquiry (LOI) appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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How to Write an LOI (Letter of Interest or Intent) for Grants

GrantNews

Do you know how to write an engaging LOI to make a strong first impression on potential funders? GrantWatch knows that a well-crafted Letter of Intent (LOI) is often your first step to securing vital grant funding. Understanding the nuances of what it takes to write an LOI is key. What Is an LOI or Letter of Intent?

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After 30 Years of Environmental Grant Making, Lois DeBacker Remains Optimistic About the Future

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Jim Rendon Courtesy of The Kresge Foundation Lois DeBacker was among the early proponents of making grants to environmental-justice groups — first at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and later at the Kresge Foundation. A pioneer in supporting environmental-justice groups, she will retire from the Kresge Foundation in September.

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