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  1. When researching a potential funder, which source is MOST useful for understanding their recent giving priorities?

    Answer: The funder's annual report and 990 tax filings

    Annual reports and IRS 990 forms reveal actual grant amounts, recipient organizations, and stated priorities, making them the most reliable primary sources for funder research.

  2. What does 'mission alignment' mean in the context of funder research?

    Answer: Your organization's goals match the funder's stated priorities

    Mission alignment refers to the degree of overlap between your organization's purpose and programs and the funder's philanthropic goals and funding priorities.

  3. A foundation's 990-PF form is particularly valuable for funder research because it reveals which of the following?

    Answer: The foundation's total assets, grants paid, and recipient organizations

    The IRS 990-PF requires private foundations to disclose financial data including assets, grants awarded, and the organizations that received funding.

  4. Which strategy is MOST effective when a funder's guidelines do not explicitly mention your program area?

    Answer: Identify how your work connects to the funder's broader goals and frame your proposal accordingly

    Skilled grant writers find legitimate connections between their work and a funder's broader mission, framing proposals to highlight genuine alignment without misrepresenting the project.

  5. What is a 'Letter of Inquiry' (LOI) primarily used for in funder engagement?

    Answer: To gauge a funder's interest before submitting a full proposal

    An LOI is a brief preliminary document sent to determine whether a funder is interested in your project concept before you invest time in a complete proposal.

  6. When building a prospect list of potential funders, which factor should be evaluated FIRST?

    Answer: Whether the funder supports your geographic area and program focus

    Geographic and programmatic eligibility are threshold criteria that must be confirmed before investing time in deeper research on a potential funder.