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

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Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. Grant writing doesn’t get any better than that!

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Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included)

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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. You can also check out our free live and on-demand trainings.

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Did You Know: The Importance of Researching Funders Before Applying by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Assel Grant Services

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.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

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The site offers training for nonprofit staff that goes into more detail than we do in class. Anyone can access free on-demand and live trainings from experts who have experienced common challenges working in the nonprofit field. Candid Learning also hosts live trainings on topics such as corporate giving and starting nonprofits.

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Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

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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. Get started today to explore Candid’s wealth of free nonprofit resources.

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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

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Dave kindly met with me for a one-on-one training session on Candid’s resources, and I was absolutely amazed by what was available to nonprofits for free through the library. He answered all my (very rudimentary) questions with a lot of patience and the mannerisms of a natural-born teacher. My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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Practical Ways to Use AI in 2024

Grants4Good

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? is Owner and CEO of Grants4Good LLC ®, a grant writing training and consulting company based in New York.

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