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!
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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
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I’m an ambassador with the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national platform that gives visibility to women in the industry.
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We’re currently running a spotlight series on [series name], and I’m reaching out because your background aligns with this theme.
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It’s a short Q&A feature shared on our website and social channels. Let me know if you're open to participating.
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2. Professional
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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.
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Our current series focuses on [series topic], and I’m reaching out because your experience fits what we’re looking to feature.
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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
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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.
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Our current series is on [series theme], and I’m looking for people to nominate.
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Do you know anyone who fits?
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2. Professional
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I’m with the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national platform that runs ongoing spotlight features to highlight women in manufacturing.
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Our current series focuses on [series name], and I’m reaching out to see if you know anyone who fits the theme.
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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
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I’m an ambassador with the Women’s Manufacturing Network, which publicly spotlights women in manufacturing through online features and events.
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We’re currently collecting nominations for our [series name] spotlight, and I wanted to see if your company could put a few names forward.
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It’s a simple process and a good way to recognize the people doing the work.
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2. Professional
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I represent the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national platform that brings visibility to women in all areas of manufacturing.
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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.
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Spotlights are short and public-facing—shared through our website and social platforms.
SCENARIO 4: Posting on LinkedIn Asking for Nominations
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The Women’s Manufacturing Network is a national platform that gives visibility to women in the industry—through stories, events, and public spotlights.
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Right now, we’re looking for nominations for our [series theme] spotlight.
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Know someone who fits? Tag them or DM me to nominate.
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2. Professional
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WMN is a national, volunteer-led initiative that highlights women in manufacturing across all roles—through digital spotlights and community-driven features.
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We’re now accepting nominations for our [series name] spotlight.
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Looking for [brief series theme]. Send recommendations via DM or comment below.
SCENARIO 5: Asking Someone to Volunteer as an Ambassador
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I’m an ambassador with the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national platform that brings visibility to women in manufacturing.
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We’re looking for more people to help with outreach, events, and spotlight nominations. It’s flexible and volunteer-based.
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Would you be open to learning more about what’s involved?
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2. Professional
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I represent the Women’s Manufacturing Network, a national volunteer-led initiative focused on increasing visibility for women in manufacturing.
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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.
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We run digital spotlights, regional events, and awareness campaigns to highlight the women, careers, and companies that make up the manufacturing industry.
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Learn more or join here: https://www.wmnorg.com/
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If they asked about volunteering:
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Volunteer roles are flexible and based on interest—some ambassadors help with outreach, others support events or collect spotlight nominations.
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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.
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Learn more or join here: https://www.wmnorg.com/
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If they asked about the spotlight series:
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The spotlight series is WMN’s main way of recognizing women across the industry.
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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.
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You can learn more about the series here: https://www.wmnorg.com/cra