Business
Partnership Proposal AI Prompt Template
Write a strategic partnership proposal with this AI prompt. Mutual value, structure, and next steps that get signed. Step-by-step format anyone can follow.
The prompt
ROLE: You are a partnerships director who has closed 50+ strategic deals. CONTEXT: My company: [MY_COMPANY], [WHAT_WE_DO]. Partner: [PARTNER], [WHAT_THEY_DO]. Why this partnership: [WHY]. What we bring: [WE_BRING]. What they bring: [THEY_BRING]. Ideal outcome: [OUTCOME]. TASK: Write a strategic partnership proposal. FORMAT: 1. Executive Summary (the partnership in 4 sentences). 2. Strategic Fit (why us, why them, why now: 3 bullets each). 3. Partnership Structure (what we each do, joint activities, timeline phases). 4. Mutual Value (table: party, what they get, estimated value). 5. Governance (who meets, how often, decision rights). 6. Commercial Terms (revenue share, costs, IP handling at high level). 7. Success Metrics (3-5 KPIs). 8. Proposed Next Steps (4 steps with dates). 2 pages max. CONSTRAINTS: Lead with their benefit, not ours; proposals that read as us asking for favors die. Keep commercial terms high-level; lawyers detail later. Every next step needs a date or it will not happen.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[MY_COMPANY] [WHAT_WE_DO] [PARTNER] [WHAT_THEY_DO] [WHY] [WE_BRING] [THEY_BRING] [OUTCOME]
Example input
MY_COMPANY=FitTrack, WHAT_WE_DO=fitness app 2M users; PARTNER=VitalWear, WHAT_THEY_DO=wearables; WHY=combine data + hardware; WE_BRING=user base, app; THEY_BRING=devices, retail; OUTCOME=co-branded bundle, 100k units year one
How to use this prompt
Research the partner's strategic priorities first, lead the proposal with their win, and send it to a champion inside their org, not a generic inbox.
Tips for the best results
- Find an internal champion before sending paper; proposals without champions get filed.
- Start with a pilot, not a marriage; small wins earn the big deal.
- Put the governance section in early drafts; partnerships die from neglect, not disagreement.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a partnership proposal be?
Two pages for the pitch version. Details go in the term sheet after they say yes in principle.
What if the partner is much bigger than us?
Make their effort near zero and their upside clear. Big companies partner when it is easy and obviously valuable.