BUSTING A POPULAR MYTH
Sometimes the adage is true: it’s not what you know but who you know.
Having said this, one of the biggest myths in grantseeking is that you must know somebody in order to get funding. This simply isn’t true. Every day, nonprofit agencies receive grant funding from grantmakers without having the benefit of an inside connection. These agencies are funded because they are credible, they provide valuable services to meet community needs, and their proposals present a strong case for support.
For the majority of agencies, the submission of a proposal or letter of inquiry is the first step toward developing a relationship with a grantmaker. This is especially true in large urban areas, where thousands of nonprofits compete ...