Outreach Templates
If you're looking for sample messages to send to potential participants for your series, check out the list we've put together!
Remember, these are just suggestions. Feel free to send out these messages in your own voice.
SCENARIO 1: Asking Someone Directly to Share Their Story
1. Warm/Casual
I’m an ambassador with the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national platform that gives visibility to women in the industry.
We’re currently running a spotlight series on [series name], and I’m reaching out because your background aligns with this theme.
It’s a short Q&A feature shared on our website and social channels. Let me know if you're open to participating.
2. Professional
I serve as an ambassador for the Women’s Manufacturing Network. WMN is a national, volunteer-led platform that highlights women in manufacturing through public-facing spotlight features.
Our current series focuses on [series topic], and I’m reaching out because your experience fits what we’re looking to feature.
Participation involves a simple written Q&A. Let me know if you're open to it.
SCENARIO 2: Asking Someone If They Know Someone to Nominate
1. Warm/Casual
I’m an ambassador for the Women’s Manufacturing Network, which highlights women across all levels of the industry—especially those who aren’t usually in the spotlight.
Our current series is on [series theme], and I’m looking for people to nominate.
Do you know anyone who fits?
2. Professional
I’m with the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national platform that runs ongoing spotlight features to highlight women in manufacturing.
Our current series focuses on [series name], and I’m reaching out to see if you know anyone who fits the theme.
If you can share a name or intro, I’ll take it from there.
SCENARIO 3: Asking a Company Leader to Nominate Their Employees
1. Warm/Casual
I’m an ambassador with the Women’s Manufacturing Network, which publicly spotlights women in manufacturing through online features and events.
We’re currently collecting nominations for our [series name] spotlight, and I wanted to see if your company could put a few names forward.
It’s a simple process and a good way to recognize the people doing the work.
2. Professional
I represent the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national platform that brings visibility to women in all areas of manufacturing.
We’re running a spotlight series on [series topic], and I’m reaching out to invite your company to nominate a few team members who fit.
Spotlights are short and public-facing—shared through our website and social platforms.
SCENARIO 4: Posting on LinkedIn Asking for Nominations
1. Warm/Casual
The Women’s Manufacturing Network is a national platform that gives visibility to women in the industry—through stories, events, and public spotlights.
Right now, we’re looking for nominations for our [series theme] spotlight.
Know someone who fits? Tag them or DM me to nominate.
2. Professional
WMN is a national, volunteer-led initiative that highlights women in manufacturing across all roles—through digital spotlights and community-driven features.
We’re now accepting nominations for our [series name] spotlight.
Looking for [brief series theme]. Send recommendations via DM or comment below.
SCENARIO 5: Asking Someone to Volunteer as an Ambassador
1. Warm/Casual
I’m an ambassador with the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national platform that brings visibility to women in manufacturing.
We’re looking for more people to help with outreach, events, and spotlight nominations. It’s flexible and volunteer-based.
Would you be open to learning more about what’s involved?
2. Professional
I represent the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national volunteer-led initiative focused on increasing visibility for women in manufacturing.
We’re expanding our ambassador group to support regional outreach and national campaigns. If you’re interested in contributing or representing WMN in your area, I can send over the details.
SCENARIO 6: Providing More Information About the WMN to Someone Who Asks
If they asked generally
The Women’s Manufacturing Network is a national, volunteer-led platform focused on visibility—not membership, not events-for-profit.
We run digital spotlights, regional events, and awareness campaigns to highlight the women, careers, and companies that make up the manufacturing industry.
Learn more or join here: https://www.wmnorg.com/
If they asked about volunteering:
Volunteer roles are flexible and based on interest—some ambassadors help with outreach, others support events or collect spotlight nominations.
You can start small or take on more depending on your time. Let me know if you'd like a list of ways to contribute.
Learn more or join here: https://www.wmnorg.com/
If they asked about the spotlight series:
The spotlight series is WMN’s main way of recognizing women across the industry.
Each round focuses on a different theme—like women on the floor, emerging leaders, or barrier-breakers. Participants answer a few questions and we share their story on our site and LinkedIn.
You can learn more about the series here: https://www.wmnorg.com/cra