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A to Z Grant Terminology You’ll Want to Know

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Letter of Intent (LOI): Often the first step in a grant application process for some private funding sources (i.e. Quota: A goal; most likely a goal required in order to retain some or all of the grant award. corporations and foundations).

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15 Grant Seeker Questions Answered by GrantWriterTeam

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Is there a Retainer? Yes, many nonprofit organizations use retainers to secure a grant writer’s services. However, note that a retainer is not the same as a contingency fee or a down payment. A retainer is used for long-term commitments. What Does a Grant Writer Do? Do I Need a Contract?

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

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Letter of Intent/Inquiry (LOI): Some application processes start with an LOI. The National Council of Non-Profits research details the continuing challenges non-profits face in hiring and retaining staff to serve their communities. Researching these opportunities is an essential first step in the grant application process.

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