Collaboration request builder
How do I find local organisations to collaborate with?
Collaborations usually stall because the first approach is too vague to assess. Define the opportunity here, test the fit, then send a short proposal that names the test, the contribution and the benefit for the other organisation.
Purpose: Turn a general wish to collaborate into a clear, low-risk proposal that another organisation can assess quickly.
- Most useful for:
- Organisations looking for referral partners, joint offers or shared events.
- Time required:
- About 25 minutes
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Define the opportunity
Partner fit checklist
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Copy-and-adapt collaboration request
Hello [name]. We both work with [shared audience], and I wondered whether a small collaboration around [specific opportunity] could be useful. My suggestion is [simple test]. We could contribute [your contribution], and the likely benefit for you would be [partner benefit]. Would you be open to a 20-minute conversation to see whether it fits?
Draft your version
Write your adapted message here, then copy it into your email or message.
Before the activity starts
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