Here, too, doing your homework matters. Have you conducted enough research to determine that the work of your organization fits the area(s) of interest and the eligibility guidelines of the target foundation? Have you prepared a brief letter of inquiry followed up by a phone call to determine whether the specific idea(s) for funding you would like to proffer are of current foundation interest? If you formally apply and are turned down, did you really endeavor to find out the whys and wherefores, not in order to lodge a protest but to learn how to improve? And if you are fortunate enough to win
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