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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

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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Two years later: how our fundraising strategy changed overnight 

Candid

Our grants manager, Dawn, was determined to maintain operations. 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. This all happened within March 2020. .

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An Introvert’s Top 3 Tips for Approaching Grant-making Foundations

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Seriously though, in my 25+ years in nonprofit fundraising, I have met many more introverts than extroverts who gravitate toward grant writing and management versus individual donors or special events. 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.

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Learn To Write Grants With The Queen of Grants

GrantNews

Just in time for February, you can gift this book to a teacher, grant writer, executive director, or manager of a nonprofit. 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.

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Grant Writing or School Fundraising: Which is Better?

Big Fundraising Ideas

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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Heartbeat of Healthcare: Recognizing the Vital Role of Nurses

GrantNews

A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted prior to a full grant application. There is opportunity for community-based organizations, managed care organizations, and school-to- work transition sites to participate in a health-education training program to promote health among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Celebrating Canada with Grant Funding

GrantNews

Certain applicants will be required to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and contact their International Labor Organization (ILO) prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is to increase the sustainability of services by improving asset management practices.

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