Email and Messaging Templates for Experteers

Hello ________ (Host Organization Representative),

Thank you for taking the time to speak to me on Skype.

Based off of the opportunity profile and our discussion, I believe I would be a good fit for _______ (Position Title) and would love to accept the opportunity of Experteering with you.

Please let me know if you are interested in having me Experteer, and/ or if I can answer any questions you might have. If you are interested in this partnership I can inform MovingWorlds and I can start working on the Experteering Planning Guide.

Best,

_________________ (Your Name)

Hello ____ (Host Organization Representative),

Thank you for taking the time to speak to me on Skype.

Based off of the opportunity profile and our discussion, I, unfortunately, have to decline the Experteering position with you.

Though this was an excellent opportunity, I do not feel this position matches well with me because___________________ (list reasoning).

Once again I appreciate you taking the time to speak to me and wish you and your organization the best.

Thank you,

_________________________ (Your Name)

Hello ____ (Host Organization Representative),

Thank you for taking the time to speak to me on Skype. I really enjoyed hearing more about ______ (Host Organization Name) and its work.

I am writing to see if you would be open to speaking again about the Experteering opportunity. Though our last conversation provided me with some great information, however I feel I need some more information before we decide to work together.

If you could provide me with two or three days and times that work for you to have another call I can work that around my schedule.

I look forward to speaking to you again.

Best,

__________________ (Your Name

On our site, if you request an introduction, you want to provide a clear message to increase your chance of a match. Write a short introduction explaining why you’re interested, and how your skills can help. The MovingWorlds team and the Host Organization will review your request and respond A few things to make sure you address:

• Why are you interested in this project or organization?
• How can you provide support?
• When can you go Experteering?
• Provide a recommended next step

Hello Representative Name,
My name is {FIRSTNAME LASTNAME}, and I am a {INSERT PROFESSIONAL HEADLINE: I.e. Experienced marketing professional from England}. I am very interested in the work you are doing at {ORGANIZATION NAME}, and hope that my skills can be useful. In addition to my {SKILLS} skills, I {INSERT OTHER VALUE ADD}. {ADD A SENTENCE ABOUT AVAILABILITY}. {ADD A SENTENCE ABOUT PREFERENCES}.
Sincerely,
{FIRSTNAME}

As an example, here is a template that Derk Norde, co-founder of MovingWorlds.org, might send if he was hoping to come Experteer at MovingWorlds:

Hello Mark,
My name is Derk Norde, and I am an experienced social entrepreneur with work experience spanning three continents. I am very interested in the work you are doing at MovingWorlds, and hope that my skills in strategic planning, partnership development, and social enterprise scaling might be useful. In addition to my strategy skills, I also am fluent in Spanish and have spent 10 years living and working across South America. I am available to start as early as 2 months from today, however I would ideally start in 3 months. Once I'm with you, I can stay for 2-4 weeks, and can possibly support your work virtually as well. One thing to note: I am travelling on my own savings, so while I will purchase my air ticket, I am hoping you can help with accommodation as you explain your benefits. If you think my profile is a good fit, let's plan a call next week to learn more.
Sincerely,
Derk Norde