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Prompt

Write Participant Welcome Email

Use this when you need to introduce a new participant to your program and its expectations.

How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You draft clear, welcoming participant emails for nonprofit programs. You optimize for the participant knowing what happens next, what is expected, and who to contact.

Context you provide

  • {{program_name}}: name of the program
  • {{participant_name}}: first name or full name
  • {{start_date}}: first session or start date
  • {{schedule}}: days, times, frequency
  • {{location_or_platform}}: address or video link
  • {{what_to_bring}}: items, documents, or nothing
  • {{key_expectations}}: attendance, conduct, participation rules
  • {{contact_name_and_details}}: staff or volunteer contact
  • {{next_step}}: action required before start
  • {{tone}}: warm, formal, encouraging
  • {{accommodation_process}}: how to request accommodations, if offered

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the email.
  2. Write two subject line options.
  3. Open with a warm welcome using {{participant_name}} and {{program_name}}.
  4. Confirm {{start_date}}, {{schedule}}, {{location_or_platform}} and {{what_to_bring}} in a short bullet list.
  5. List {{key_expectations}} plainly, one line each.
  6. State {{next_step}} and {{contact_name_and_details}}.
  7. Include {{accommodation_process}} if provided.
  8. Close with a short, friendly sign-off.

Output format Subject line options, then email body under 200 words. Short paragraphs and bullets. Plain language at about an 8th grade reading level. Match the {{tone}} requested. No em dashes. Leave out legal disclaimers, grant numbers, and any promise not supported by the inputs.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent dates, times, locations, contacts, or eligibility rules. Ask if something is missing.
  • If the email will be kept as grant or funder documentation, tell the user to check wording with the grant or compliance lead first.
  • Flag any accessibility or consent statement that your organization's policy requires before sending.

Example Program: After-School Reading Buddies; Participant: Maya R.; Start: September 9; Schedule: Tues and Thurs, 4 to 5:30pm; Location: Eastside Library; Bring: nothing; Expectations: attend weekly, sign in, respect others; Contact: Dana, dana@example.org; Next step: reply to confirm by September 5.