Candid advice to fundraisers from foundation leaders

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Ever wonder what really happens to your LOI once a foundation receives it?The Center for Civil Society recently hosted Catherine Koenen, executive director of the Gianforte Family Foundation, and Marshall J. Sana, senior program officer of the Apex Foundation, for a conversation about foundations fundraising.

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Here are a few key takeaways to make sure that your foundations outreach is the best it can be.
  • GET THE PROCESS DOWN: First and foremost, do your research!
  • NO SUBSTITUTE FOR A GOOD PROPOSAL: The details are important.
  • COMMUNICATION IS KEY: Don’t underestimate the value of your relationship with your foundation contact—they are the ones who go to bat for you with the board, after all.

  

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