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APPENDIX 2: LETTER OF INTENT<br />
(LOI) TEMPLATE<br />
LOIs are typically 1-3 pages long. Examples of LOIs can be found here: foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/loi.html<br />
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[ DATE ]<br />
[ FIRST AND LAST NAME OF PROGRAM OFFICER ]<br />
[ OFFICIAL TITLE ]<br />
[ NAME OF FOUNDATION ]<br />
[ STREET ADDRESS ]<br />
[ CITY, STATE ZIP CODE ]<br />
[ COUNTRY ]<br />
Dear Mr./Ms. [ LAST NAME OF PROGRAM OFFICER ],<br />
[ INSERT 1-2 SENTENCES ON WHY WE SHOULD CARE ABOUT THE ISSUE YOU ARE WORKING ON.<br />
(Example: It has been widely acknowledged for decades that countries, communities, and families can<br />
thrive if women and girls are empowered. So if the empowerment of women and girls is critical to<br />
securing a just and equitable world, then why has it not yet happened?) ]<br />
[ NAME OF YOUR ORGANIZATION ] respectfully requests a [ TYPE OF GRANT (project or general<br />
operating) ] grant in the amount of [ $XXXXX ] from the [ NAME OF FOUNDATION ] to [ DO WHAT<br />
TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE YOU MENTIONED ABOVE (Example: Women Thrive respectfully requests<br />
a general operating grant in the amount of $30,000 to advocate for policy change at the U.S. and<br />
global levels so that women and men can share equally in the enjoyment of opportunities, economic<br />
prosperity, voice, and freedom from fear and violence.) ]<br />
ISSUE ADDRESSED<br />
[ Briefly describe the issue or need that you are addressing. Why is it important? Is the need urgent right<br />
now? Is there is a limited window of opportunity to have impact? ]<br />
TARGET POPULATION<br />
[ Who is the target population? How many people will you reach? In what geographic area will you work? ]<br />
GOALS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
[ What do you hope to accomplish (your goal and outcomes)? How do you intend to accomplish it<br />
(your activities)? Clearly describe how your activities address the issue mentioned above. ]<br />
BACKGROUND ON YOUR ORGANIZATION<br />
[ Why is your organization the right organization to carry out the work? Briefly describe your<br />
organization’s mission, history, and recent accomplishments. Also detail key people or abilities that you<br />
bring to the project proposed. ]<br />
Sincerely,<br />
[ YOUR NAME ]<br />
[ YOUR TITLE ]<br />
[ YOUR ORGANIZATION ]<br />
[ YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION ]<br />
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