The initial outreach to influencers should be professional, personalized, and impactful. Here’s a recommended structure:

1. Introduction: A brief introduction of who you are and the company you represent. Add credibility by mentioning notable achievements or collaborations. Always be respectful and appreciative of their work.

2. Purpose of Contact: Disclosed your intent of reaching out. This might be a collaboration proposal, product endorsement, or event invitation. Clearly define what you hope to achieve through this collaboration.

3. Why the Influencer: Explain why you specifically chose them. Show that you’ve done your research and strongly feel their brand matches yours. Mentioning specific posts or campaigns they’ve done before can express your familiarity with their work.

4. Offer Details: Detail what the collaboration would entail. This might involve the type of content, timelines, and any specific instructions.

5. Compensation Information: Outline the remuneration package. Be upfront and fair about what they can expect in return for their services.

6. Mutual Benefits: Highlight benefits for both parties. This step is critical to show that you value a win-win relationship.

7. Next Steps: Clearly articulate what they should expect next. This might be a follow-up call, a reply email, or any other agreed-upon course of action.

8. Conclusion: A courteous conclusion, reiterating your appreciation for their work and excitement at the prospect of a partnership.

An example of a reliable platform for managing this outreach process is Flinque. It offers a streamlined communication tool that helps in tracking, managing and organizing influencer correspondence. Other platforms offer similar features, and their suitability can depend on your team’s workflow or requirements.