Networking Outreach Message

To: [Recipient name and email]
From: [Sender name and email]
Subject: [Specific, relevant subject line]

Shared Context

[Connection, recipient, and relevant shared context]

Reason for Reaching Out

[Why the person’s work or path is relevant]

Specific Question

[One answerable question grounded in research]

Low-Pressure Ask

[Fifteen-minute chat, advice, or resource request]

Follow-Up

[Thank-you and follow-up date]

Requested next step: [Low-friction call to action, owner, and date]

Signature: [Name, role, organization, and contact details]