Do you struggle to connect with foundation funders? Maybe you’ve made a list of potential partners but can’t seem to get your foot in the door? Crafting a compelling Letter of Inquiry (LOI) is often a charity’s first step to building relationships with new foundations. This mini case for your cause is a powerful way to make your incredible work known to potential funders and inspire their interest in a full proposal.

In this hands-on, practical workshop, you’ll learn a simple six-step guide to creating a powerful and compelling LOI, designed to capture funders’ attention and leave them wanting more. As you learn each step, you’ll work through an LOI template with prompts to help you brainstorm content for the writing process. You’ll leave the workshop with a solid understanding of what an LOI is, when to use it and a completed template with content to get writing. 

workshop details

suitable for: anyone who wants to write or improve their LOI and walk away with a first draft
commitment: 2 hours
workshop size: maximum of 12
format: this workshop is held over Zoom and a video connection is preferred (but not mandatory) for attendance
investment: $75 per participant*

*The New School of Fundraising is committed to reducing barriers to access our programming. If you are unable to pay a registration fee please reach out directly to Rowena at rowena@nsof.ca to discuss options.