GrantNews

DECEMBER 31, 2023

You may be noticing that there are many foundations asking for an LOI before requesting a full grant proposal. A funding source also uses an LOI to determine if applicants align with their vision mission. Additionally, organizations also use the LOI to assess how much staff is needed in order to review the upcoming proposals.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MAY 13, 2025

When a grant officer reads your LOI or grant proposal, they should feel somethingthey should get sad, or angry, or fearfultheir heart should be telling them, Yes! In other words, foundations and corporations are people, too! For this reason, you should also embrace emotion in your grant proposals and corporate giving solicitations.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 17, 2025

Amid recent layoffs in the federal government and private sector, some workers may be looking to nonprofits for their next opportunity. Heres expert advice to help you transition.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 2, 2025

With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit create strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

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Fundraising HayDay

MAY 1, 2024

From small family foundations to large corporation foundations, many funders ask potential grantees to submit an LOI. Our cohosts are sharing the ins and outs of all aspects of an LOI in this “how to” episode. From small family foundations to large corporation foundations, many funders ask potential grantees to submit an LOI.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2025

Think creatively about what you can do, use AI tools wisely, and more tips from experts. Baron Getty Images Think creatively about what you can do, use AI tools wisely, and more tips from experts.

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Instrumentl

APRIL 18, 2024

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what an LOI is and why it is important to the grant writing process, how to obtain the key elements necessary for an LOI, and how to understand the construction of an LOI.

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2025

From federal, state, and local government grants to private foundations , each has its own terminologylike LOI (Letter of Intent) or RFP (Request for Proposal). Learn the Grant Landscape After registering your nonprofit, its time to explore grants. Take time to learn these key terms so you can apply confidently.

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Library Grants

JUNE 7, 2024

Deadline: February 15-September 1, 2024 Lois Lenski, children’s book author and 1946 Newbery medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that all children have access to good books.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This final section includes deadlines, conference dates, and the potential need for an LOI or letter of intent. Submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Submit an LOI in advance of the application. Submit an LOI in advance of a full proposal. Submit an LOI prior to a full grant application.

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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. Other times, it serves as the entire proposal.

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Library Grants

JULY 11, 2023

Annual Deadline: September 1, 2023 Lois Lenski, children’s book author and 1946 Newbery medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that all children have access to good books.

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Grant Training Center

JANUARY 16, 2023

In order to assess the validity of a proposal in relationship to the solicitation, many donors, especially foundations, request a Letter of Intent (LOI) from future applicants. Review, if possible, other LOIs written to your donor. This is the letter that will lead to the invitation to apply for the grant.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Letter of Intent/Inquiry (LOI): Some application processes start with an LOI. LOIs may need to be submitted ahead of the posted application deadline. Sometimes, you can wait months between submitting an LOI and being invited to submit a grant application.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 20, 2024

Why then has the industry let “LOI” remain in use? Do you even know what LOI is short for? Confusion exists because LOI has three commonly referenced meanings. Let’s sort this out, LOI can be a Letter of Inquiry, a Letter of Introduction, or a Letter of Intent. Crafting the LOI is a great skill to master.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2025

AI writer: Candids new AI writer uses content from an organization’s Candid profile to generate a first-class letter of intent (LOI). Personalized dashboards: Our new dashboards are at the heart of Candids personalization strategy.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 29, 2024

For grants over $10,000, a Letter of Intent (LOI) will be submitted prior to applying. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) before applying. There are grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofits to benefit disadvantaged communities.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Consider the following: How many grants and LOIs did you submit? If you will be out of the office, ensure your team and funders know who should be contacted in your absence. Year to Date As you review the year so far, review your metrics to illustrate the excellent work you and your team completed. New funders & results?

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

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. Eventually, our LOI push helped us find LOHR’s largest funder, who we had no previous experience with.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, we dig into what is a letter of inquiry to a foundation, how to write a letter of inquiry that stands out in three simple steps, along with some helpful tips for writing effective LOIs to foundations.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I recently followed Tip #1 detailed below for a client, and it led us through a quick invitation to an LOI followed by a site visit. Write a one-page LOI-style explanation of your organization and how the program, project, or equipment you’re seeking dovetails with the foundation’s stated objectives and focus areas. INTROVERT ALERT!

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Bloom Grant Consulting

APRIL 23, 2025

Discover how to structure and submit your letter of intent (LOI) to grant funders.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Finally, I end the book with a demonstration of an LOI letter of inquiry using ChatGPT as a refining tool and include my thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and the future of grant writing. The book is currently published on Amazon, and you can purchase the hardcover, softcover, or Kindle version.

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Grant Writer Team

AUGUST 29, 2024

Letter of Intent (LOI) Some grants require an LOI before you can submit a full application. An LOI is a synopsis of your application. GrantWatch often indicates if an LOI is mandatory, optional, or not required. Submitting an LOI when required is essential to avoid immediate disqualification.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

In this 60-minute grant writing deep-dive session, Margit Brazda-Poirier shares her 1-page formula for writing LOIs that get attention from funders every time and we dive deep into two registrants' draft LOIs for feedback.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 29, 2022

The Giver” by Lois Lowry (As well as “Gathering Blue,” “Messenger,” and “Son”). “Last Summer at the Golden Hotel” by Elyssa Friedland. Stay Close” by Harlan Coben. Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. While Justice Sleeps” by Stacey Abrams. The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources. My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Learn how to write compelling Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) with practical advice from grant experts. Discover essential tips from recorded events with Arnisha Johnson and Margit Brazda Poirier to increase your chances of success in securing funding for your nonprofit.

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GrantNews

JUNE 24, 2024

A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted prior to applying. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. Grants for the State’s Community and Economic Development Grants to eligible South Carolina municipalities, government agencies, and nonprofits for conservation projects.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Writing LOIs and budget proposals. In addition to writing grants, grant writers can be hired for a wide range of other services including, but not limited to:: Consulting for businesses, foundations, corporations and government agencies. Locating contract and funding opportunities. Securing funds for projects, programs or services.

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GrantNews

APRIL 10, 2024

An LOI is required prior to a full proposal. Fellowships to undergraduate students at IHEs in multiple locations for research studies related to the neurosciences. Up to $30,000 for nonprofits and public benefit corporations, and schools to build organizational capacity.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 3, 2018

Typically this consists of your organization writing and sending a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to the funder. The step of submitting an LOI is not necessarily always required by all funders, which means that in some cases this step can be skipped. The letter should strictly adhere to the structure laid out in the guidelines.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

In these cases, schools can send a letter of inquiry (LOI), a formal funding request. Depending on the grantor’s preference, LOIs can be emailed or delivered by mail. An LOI contains a short organization description, a quick project pitch, and an invitation to apply. Letters of Inquiry Some grant awards are by invitation only.

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GrantNews

JULY 23, 2024

A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted by applicants for funding of other projects in the Foundation’s general areas of interest, including animal welfare. Funding is for activities in focus areas that include animal welfare in animal shelters and animal rescue agencies.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Letter of Intent (LOI): Often the first step in a grant application process for some private funding sources (i.e. Joint Venture (JV): Two like-minded strategic partnership organizations working together to strengthen grant award submissions. corporations and foundations).

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GrantNews

JUNE 5, 2024

A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted prior to a full grant application. The goal is to then utilize this broader understanding in the treatment of rare diseases. In addition, grants to eligible nonprofits for programs to benefit medically-underserved populations.

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Instrumentl

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this post, we dig into what is a letter of inquiry to a foundation, how to write a letter of inquiry that stands out in three simple steps, along with some helpful tips for writing effective LOIs to foundations.

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