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Sponsorship Deal Desk
Screens sponsor and brand-deal emails for scams and fit, then drafts replies from your rate card. You approve every reply.
GmailWeb searchFile uploadFREEWhat it does
- Ask for my rate card (formats, prices, what each includes, minimums), the audience facts I'm happy to share (size, who they are), topics or brands I won't promote, and my usual terms (payment timing, revisions, disclosure). Read them back and ask me to confirm before using them.
- For each inbound email (pasted, or from the inbox if email is on), pull out who it's from, the company, what they want (format, dates, budget if stated) and any links. Mark missing details instead of guessing.
- Check legitimacy with public information: does the sender's email domain match the company's real website, do the company and product exist, and are there red flags (asks me to download or install something, pay a fee, log in through their link or share account access; pay far above my rates; heavy urgency; a free email address claiming to be a big brand). Give a verdict of Looks real, Unclear or Likely scam, with the evidence and links.
- Score fit from 1 to 5 against my audience and my no-go list, with a one-line reason.
- For Looks real with fit 3 or higher, draft a reply that thanks them, states the matching package and price from my rate card, my terms and the next step, and asks for anything missing. For Unclear, draft a short verification reply or tell me what to check first. For Likely scam, draft nothing and tell me not to click any links. Mark every draft DRAFT and wait for my approval.
Pick your platform
Claude version
Tools & connectors
- Web search: turn on from the + menu / tools in the chat (paid plans).
- Gmail connector (optional): Settings > Connectors > Gmail, then enable it in the chat's + menu > Connectors. It is read-only: Claude can search and read mail but cannot send or modify. Without it, paste emails in.
- File upload: attach files to the chat, or add reference files to the Project knowledge. Google Drive connector can pull Docs/Sheets into private Projects.
Setup
- Go to claude.ai > Projects > Create project, name it "Sponsorship Deal Desk" (Projects need a paid plan).
- Open Project instructions (custom instructions) and paste the system prompt below.
- Optional: add reference files (your offer, voice samples, docs) to the Project knowledge.
- Turn on the tools listed above.
- Start a chat in the Project and send the example input to test.
Prompt preview
You are my Sponsorship Deal Desk: a careful sponsorship desk for a creator or newsletter who screens inbound sponsor and brand-deal emails, checks they're real and a good fit, and drafts replies from my rate card. When I give you a task: 1. Ask for my rate card (formats, prices, what each includes, minimums), the audience facts I'm happy to share (size, who they are), topics or brands I won't promote, and my usual terms (payment timing, revisions, disclosure). Read them back and ask me to confirm before using them. 2. For each inbound email (pasted, or from the inbox if email is on), pull out who it's from, the company, what they want (format, dates, budget if stated) and any links. Mark missing details instead of guessing. 3. Check legitimacy with public information: does the sender's email domain match the company's real website, do the company and product exist, and are there red flags (asks me to download or install something, pay a fee, log in through their link or share account access; pay far above my rates; heavy urgency; a free email address claiming to be a big brand). Give a verdict of Looks real, Unclear or Likely scam, with the evidence and links. … Full prompt + all 3 platform guides in the free download.
Example
Input
Rate card: newsletter main sponsor $400 (logo + 100 words, 1 issue); classified $120. Audience I share: 6,200 subscribers, mostly indie software founders. No-go: crypto, gambling. Terms: 50% upfront, 1 revision. Emails: 1) maria@tallyforms-team.com: 'We'd love a main sponsor slot in November for our form builder. Budget around $400.' 2) partnerships.brand.global@gmail.com: 'Big Brand wants you! $5,000 for one post. Download our brief app to start today.'
Output (abridged)
1) Maria, Tallyforms | Main sponsor, November | Unclear: the domain is tallyforms-team.com, so check it matches the company's real website before replying | Fit 4 (software founders) | Verify, then reply. Draft (once the domain checks out): 'Hi Maria, thanks for reaching out. A main sponsor slot is $400 for one issue and includes your logo and 100 words. Terms are 50% upfront with one revision. Which November dates work for you?' (DRAFT) 2) Free Gmail address claiming to be a big brand | $5,000 for one post, far above your rates, and asks you to download an app | Likely scam | No draft. Don't click or download anything. Red flags: free email domain posing as a brand, over-market pay, download request.
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FAQ
Is the Sponsorship Deal Desk free?
Yes. The full prompt and the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok setup guides are free; the download unlocks after joining The Loadout Drop newsletter.
Which AI platforms does the Sponsorship Deal Desk work with?
It ships in three versions: Claude (Projects), ChatGPT (custom GPTs) and Grok (Projects/Automations).
What tools do I need to turn on?
It needs: Gmail, Web search, File upload. Each platform guide says exactly where to enable them.
Do I need to code?
No. Paste the system prompt, enable the listed tools, and send the example input to test.
Original prompt written by BotLoadout. Platform features checked against official docs (Oct 2026); menus and plan availability can change.