An understanding of how to decline partnership offers by email when they are not aligned with your business objectives or strategy is critical to maintaining the image and integrity of your business and organization. Be sure to check our detailed sample on how to decline partnership offers by email.
Sample 1: Declining a Partnership Offer that is a Wrong Fit
Here is a template about declining a partnership offer via email.
Suggested Subject: Youth Development Project Partnership
Dear Mr Patrick,
Thank you for your interest in partnering with Ace Training Limited to deliver capacity development programs for inner-city youths.
We regret to inform you that we are unable to accept your offer to partner. Ace Training Limited specializes in financial and accounting training interventions; therefore the proposed youth development initiatives are outside our area of specialization.
Please find attached details of other training providers we believe have the capacity to support your proposed initiative.
We wish you all the best with this laudable initiative.
Regards,
Anna May
Ace Training Limited
Sample 2: Declining a Partnership Offer Due to Wrong Timing
This template is an example you can follow when declining a Partnership due to wrong timing.
Suggested Subtitle: National Day Exhibition
Dear Anthony,
Further to your email requesting a partnership with Dance Inc. for the National Day Exhibition, we regret that we are unable to participate in this exhibition.
The National Day Exhibition is a great opportunity for Dance Inc. and Next Steppers to showcase the talent of the students of each studio. Unfortunately, Dance Inc. has committed to an out-of-state showcase within the same period and will, therefore, be unavailable to perform with Next Steppers as proposed.
Thank you for the kind offer. We look forward to partnering with Next Steppers on future projects.
Regards,
Hayley Rains
Dance Director, Dance Inc.
Sample 3: Declining Partnership Offers with Unfavourable Terms
There are some cases where you have to decline a business opportunity due to Unfavourable terms that might not meet your expectations. Here is an email sample to write a response to.
Suggested Subject: Women’s Day Event Partnership
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for your email requesting to partner with The Training Space to execute an event for the International Women’s day celebration. Further to review by our management team we, unfortunately, have to decline your partnership offer at this time.
We thank you for considering The Training Space as a partner for the proposed Women’s day event. The proposition is to use the event hall of The Training Space for the community engagement event and our staff to coordinate the participants and activities conflicts with other strategic initiatives at this time. We are therefore unable to dedicate the event hall and the requested staff on the proposed dates.
We look forward to other opportunities to partner or collaborate with Orange Nation to improve the state of women in society. Thank you once again for your consideration.
We wish you great success with your initiatives to improve the state of women.
Regards,
Amy Anderson
Project Manager
Sample 4: Declining Partnership Offer
This is a formal message that respectfully declines the partnership offer. It explains that the sender’s current business objectives do not align with the proposed collaboration and that it would not benefit both parties. The email also expresses gratitude for the interest shown and hopes for potential partnerships in the future.
Suggested Subject: Declining Your Partnership Proposal
Dear [Partner],
Thank you for reaching out and considering us as your potential partner. We appreciate the time and effort you put into the proposal.
After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that we have decided to decline your partnership offer. Our current business objectives do not align with the proposed collaboration, and we believe that it would not be beneficial for both parties.
We appreciate your interest and hope that we can explore potential partnerships in the future.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Sample 5: Declining Partnership Offer
This is also a formal message that respectfully declines the partnership offer. It explains that the sender has already committed to several partnerships aligning with their business goals and values. The email expresses gratitude for the interest shown and wishes the recipient all the best in their future endeavors.
Suggested Subject: Regretfully Declining Your Partnership Offer
Dear [Partner],
Thank you for your proposal to collaborate with our organization. We appreciate your interest in partnering with us.
We have given your offer careful consideration, but unfortunately, we must decline at this time. We have already committed to several partnerships that align with our current business goals and values.
We appreciate your understanding and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Best regards,
[Your Name]