Saying "no" to an offer, whether it's a client project or a collaboration, is a tricky but necessary part of the job.
Using a template can take the guesswork out of your response. It helps you be clear and polite, so you can get back to the work that matters.
<template>
Subject: Job Offer - [Your Name]
Dear [Hiring Manager Name],
Thank you very much for offering me the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to interview me and share more about this opportunity.
After careful consideration, I have decided to decline your offer. This was not an easy decision, but I have accepted another role that I believe aligns more closely with my long-term career goals.
It was a pleasure getting to know you and the team, and I wish you the best in finding a suitable candidate.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Partnership Proposal - [Your Company Name]
Dear [Contact Person’s Name],
Thank you for reaching out with your partnership proposal. We appreciate you considering [Your Company Name] and were interested to learn more about [Their Company Name].
After careful review with our team, we've determined that this opportunity doesn't align with our current strategic goals. We are focusing our resources on other initiatives at the moment and wouldn't be able to give this partnership the attention it deserves.
We wish you the best of luck with your project and hope you’ll keep us in mind for future collaborations.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company Name]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Unable to attend [Event Name]
Dear [Inviter’s Name],
Thank you for the invitation to [Event Name]. I appreciate you thinking of me and was excited to see you were hosting this.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend due to a scheduling conflict. I'm sorry to miss what looks like a well-planned event, especially the [Mention a specific part, like a speaker or topic] session.
I hope it’s a great success and would love to be considered for any future events.
All the best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Regarding your sponsorship request for [Event/Project Name]
Dear [Contact Person’s Name],
Thank you for reaching out and considering us for a sponsorship opportunity for [Event/Project Name]. We appreciate you taking the time to share the details with us.
After reviewing your proposal, we've decided that we cannot move forward with a sponsorship at this time. Our current marketing budget is fully committed, and unfortunately, we don't have the resources to participate in the way we would want to.
We wish you the best in finding the right partners and hope your event is a success. We’d be happy to be kept in mind for any future opportunities.
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company Name]
</template>
<template>
Subject: Your proposal for [Project Name]
Dear [Freelancer’s Name],
Thank you for sending over your proposal for the [Project Name] project. We appreciate you taking the time to share your ideas with us.
After careful consideration, we have decided to move in a different direction at this time. While we were impressed with your work, we've chosen a proposal that aligns more closely with our immediate project scope.
We will keep your information on file for any future opportunities that may be a better fit. We wish you the best of luck with your current projects.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company Name]
</template>
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