A former foundation executive gives some excellent tips on compelling proposals, but he left out the importance of identifying opportunities to develop and cultivate relationships with their staff and leadership:  https://trust.guidestar.org/seven-proposal-writing-tips-from-a-foundation-ceo?utm_campaign=GuideStar%20Newsletters%20-%20Individuals&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=59156781&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_08Tu3i81KAt-8BmNnq268ufm5Q_OnuCuUNyvMkFLc2uM31JuKRveV30pdn5i2zjWpN178Etf7TTmNFJ7Izo83T8Na0W8PEPW_wZLL1hCueb5Muic&_hsmi=59157477