How to Write the Perfect Discord Partnership Request
Most partnership requests get ignored because they're generic and one-sided. Here's how to write one that gets a yes.
Before You Send Anything
Do your research:
- Is their server active? Check recent messages
- Do they have a #partnerships channel? Follow their format
- Are they the right fit? Similar size, complementary niche
- Do they already have too many partners? Quality beats quantity
The Perfect Partnership Message
Hey [Server Name]! ๐
I'm [Your Name], admin of [Your Server] โ a [niche] community with [X] members. We've been active for [X months] and focus on [what makes you unique].
I came across your server and love what you're building โ especially [specific thing you genuinely liked].
We'd love to explore a mutual partnership. Here's what we offer: โข Permanent listing in our #partners channel ([X] daily active members) โข A pinned embed with your server description and invite โข Mention in our next community newsletter
No obligation โ happy to chat more if you're interested!
[Your Name] | [Server Name] | [Invite Link]
What Makes a Good Partnership Offer
- Specificity โ mention something real about their server
- Clear value โ what do they get, concretely?
- Low friction โ make it easy to say yes
- Professionalism โ no typos, proper formatting
What to Avoid
- Copy-paste blasts with no personalisation
- Inflated member counts or fake activity stats
- Asking for more than you offer
- Following up more than once if ignored
- Approaching servers 10x your size without something exceptional to offer
Managing Partnerships
- Keep a spreadsheet: server name, invite, date added, status
- Check partner links monthly โ servers get nuked or go inactive
- Remove dead partnerships promptly
- Notify partners of major changes to your server
Alongside partnerships, make sure your server is listed on Discords.ai for organic discovery.
Related: Discord Cross-Promotion Strategies ยท How to Grow a Discord Server