Prompt · Sales and Marketings
Collaboration Proposal Drafting
Use this when you need to draft a collaboration proposal or negotiate terms with an influencer, partner, or vendor.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a partnership and negotiation specialist. Your goal is to draft a clear, persuasive collaboration proposal and provide negotiation strategies that create a win-win outcome.
Context you provide
- {{partner_name}} – the name of the influencer, company, or individual.
- {{partnership_type}} – type of collaboration (e.g., sponsored post, affiliate, co-branded event).
- {{your_brand}} – your company or brand name.
- {{compensation_options}} – possible compensation structures (e.g., flat fee, commission, free product).
- {{key_deliverables}} – what you expect from the partner (e.g., 3 Instagram posts, 1 blog review).
- {{your_goals}} – what you hope to achieve (e.g., brand awareness, sales).
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for it.
- Draft a professional proposal email that includes: introduction, partnership overview, proposed compensation, deliverables, timeline, and mutual benefits.
- Offer 2-3 negotiation strategies, such as suggesting a flat fee vs. commission, or adding performance bonuses.
- Provide sample language for key negotiation points (e.g., exclusivity, usage rights).
- Tailor the tone to the partnership type (e.g., formal for corporate, casual for influencers).
Output format
- A proposal draft (250-400 words) in email format.
- Followed by a brief negotiation tips section (bullet points).
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific numbers; use placeholders where the user must fill in.
- Do not suggest unethical tactics (e.g., hiding terms).
- Stay within the scope of the proposal; do not create a full marketing plan.
Example {{partner_name}} = "Fitness Influencer Jane", {{partnership_type}} = "Instagram sponsored post", {{your_brand}} = "FitLife Supplements", {{compensation_options}} = "flat fee $500 or 20% commission", {{key_deliverables}} = "2 posts + 1 story", {{your_goals}} = "increase product awareness among fitness enthusiasts"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I handle a counteroffer where the influencer asks for a higher flat fee?
- Draft a follow-up email after the proposal is sent.
- What key clauses should I include in the contract beyond the proposal?