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# Sponsorship Outreach Email Templates
## Template 1: Protocol Foundations / Web3 Projects
**Subject:** Partnership Opportunity — Crypto Commons Gathering 2026
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Hi [Name],
I'm reaching out from the Crypto Commons Association regarding partnership opportunities for our flagship event, the **Crypto Commons Gathering 2026**.
[Organization] stood out to us because of your work on [specific project/initiative]. Your commitment to [relevant value — e.g., "regenerative economics" / "decentralized governance" / "public goods funding"] aligns closely with the crypto commons mission.
**What is the Crypto Commons Gathering?**
This is the annual convening of researchers, developers, and practitioners building blockchain infrastructure for the common good — where academic rigor meets practical implementation, and where regenerative economics is being designed in real-time.
**Why partner with us?**
- Position [Organization] at the forefront of regenerative crypto
- Connect with 200+ values-aligned builders and decision-makers
- Support peer-reviewed research advancing the field
- Gain speaking opportunities and brand visibility
**Our community includes:**
Regen Network, Holochain, Tezos, Namada, Bread Cooperative, Grassroots Economics, and other leading regenerative projects.
I'd love to schedule a brief call to discuss how [Organization] could engage — whether as a sponsor, speaker, or collaborator.
Are you available for a 20-minute conversation next week?
Best,
[Your name]
Crypto Commons Association
crypto-commons.org | cryptocommonsgather.ing
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## Template 2: Impact Investors / Ecosystem Funds
**Subject:** CCA 2026 — Deal Flow & Research Access for Impact Investors
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Hi [Name],
The Crypto Commons Association is seeking investment and funding partners for our 2026 Gathering — the annual event bringing together the most promising regenerative blockchain projects.
**For investors, the Gathering offers:**
- **Curated deal flow** with vetted, mission-aligned projects
- **Due diligence support** from our technical and research community
- **Research access** — peer-reviewed publications on crypto commons economics
- **Network access** — 200+ founders, researchers, and builders
**Past and current partners include:**
One Project, Bread Cooperative, and ecosystem funds from Tezos, Namada, and others building regenerative infrastructure.
I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how [Fund/Organization] could engage with our community — as a sponsor, grant provider, or strategic partner.
Would you have 20 minutes for a conversation this month?
Best,
[Your name]
Crypto Commons Association
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## Template 3: Academic Institutions / Research Centers
**Subject:** Research Partnership — Crypto Commons Gathering 2026
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Hi [Name],
I'm reaching out regarding research collaboration opportunities with the Crypto Commons Association.
Your work on [specific research area] caught our attention, and we believe there's strong alignment with our mission to advance the academic study of crypto commons — the intersection of distributed ledger technology, commons governance, and regenerative economics.
**The CCA Gathering 2026** brings together:
- Leading academics (MIT Media Lab, WU Vienna, P2P Foundation)
- Protocol researchers (BlockScience, Metagov, RadicalxChange)
- Practitioners implementing governance at scale
**For academic partners, we offer:**
- Speaking and workshop opportunities
- Research collaboration with practitioners
- Publication support in our growing body of literature
- Student engagement with applied projects
Our community has published in *Frontiers in Blockchain* and other peer-reviewed venues, including work by Michel Bauwens, Jeff Emmett, and other interdisciplinary researchers.
Would you be interested in discussing how [Institution] could engage with our research community?
Best,
[Your name]
Crypto Commons Association
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## Template 4: Cooperatives / DAOs / Community Organizations
**Subject:** Commons to Commons — Partnership Opportunity
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Hi [Name],
The Crypto Commons Association sees [Organization] as a natural ally in the movement toward regenerative economics.
We're organizing the **Crypto Commons Gathering 2026** — an annual event that bridges traditional cooperative economics with blockchain-based governance. Your work on [specific initiative] exemplifies the kind of commons-based approach we're advancing.
**Our community includes:**
- **Bread Cooperative** — worker-owned, member-owned infrastructure
- **Grassroots Economics** — community currencies in East Africa
- **EthicHub** — DeFi for agricultural cooperatives
- And 10+ other regenerative projects
**Partnership opportunities include:**
- Showcase your governance model to crypto-native audiences
- Learn from diverse DAO and cooperative experiments
- Technical partnerships for implementation
- Co-create the future of democratic digital infrastructure
We'd love to explore collaboration — whether as a sponsor, speaker, or co-organizer.
Interested in a conversation?
In solidarity,
[Your name]
Crypto Commons Association
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## Follow-Up Template
**Subject:** Re: Crypto Commons Gathering 2026 — Following Up
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Hi [Name],
I wanted to follow up on my previous email about partnership opportunities for the Crypto Commons Gathering 2026.
We're finalizing our sponsor lineup for this year's event and wanted to ensure [Organization] had the opportunity to participate.
**Quick highlights:**
- 200+ attendees (researchers, developers, founders)
- Speaking and workshop opportunities
- Tier options from €3,000 to €25,000+
- Current partners include Tezos, Namada, Regen Network
Happy to send our full sponsorship package or jump on a quick call to discuss.
Best,
[Your name]
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## Notes on Personalization
**Always customize these templates with:**
1. Specific reference to the recipient's work or organization
2. Relevant values alignment (what do they care about?)
3. Appropriate tier recommendation based on their size/budget
4. Connection to existing partners if relevant
**Research before sending:**
- Check their recent announcements or blog posts
- Look for values statements or mission pages
- Identify specific projects that align with crypto commons
- Note any existing connections to CCA partners