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=== Two outreach templates — use or adapt ===

A — Short LinkedIn / cold email to a Program Officer or U.S. Program contact

: Subject: 15 minutes? Quick question about alignment with Gates Foundation U.S. Program
: Hi [Name],
: I’m John Mormino (Dreamweaver). I lead [one-line description of your project — e.g., “a community creative-learning incubator serving X neighborhood”]. I saw recent grants to [example org you found in the Committed Grants DB] and believe our work aligns with the U.S. Program’s education-to-workforce goals.
: Could I have 15 minutes to ask whether our model is something your team would consider and what alignment looks like from your side? I’ll keep it brief and bring a 1-page summary.
: Thank you for considering — I appreciate your time.
: — John (phone / email / link to 1-page PDF)

B — Short inquiry via the Gates Contact form / media email (when no officer is listed)

: Subject: Inquiry — alignment question for potential U.S. Program partnership
: Hello,
: I’m reaching to ask which office within the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation I should contact about a U.S.-based creative education and community development pilot that aims to [brief outcome]. I searched the Committed Grants Database and saw related grants to [example], and I’d like guidance on whether to submit a concept note or how to be considered for partnership.
: Please let me know best next steps or the proper program contact.
: Best,
: John Mormino — Dreamweaver (phone / email / link to 1-pager)
: (Send to the foundation’s general contact listed on their site). 
: Gates Foundation