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The Funding Research Process: Proposal Writing

Q:  How do I write a grant proposal?
Q:  What should be included in a letter of inquiry?
Q:  Where can I find Common Grant Application forms?
Q:  How do I write a proposal cover letter?
Q:  What is the percentage of grant proposals that foundations actually fund?
Q:  Where can I find demographic information about my community?
Q:  What is a case statement? Where can I learn more about it?
Q:  How should I cite sources in a grant proposal?
Q:  What is an RFP?
Q:  Where can I find technical assistance or a consultant for my nonprofit?
Q:  Should fundraisers be paid a fixed fee or a percentage of the money raised?
Q:  Where can I learn more about hiring a consultant?
Q:  How do I become a nonprofit consultant or grant writer?
Q:  Will foundations fund overhead or administrative costs for nonprofits? What is an acceptable overhead rate?
Q:  Where can I learn more about nonprofit audits?
Q:  How do I write a grant proposal for my individual project? Where can I find samples?

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