# Email Draft: Freelance Designer Contract Non-Renewal

**Subject:** Contract update & wrapping up current term

Hi [Designer's Name],

I’m reaching out with an update as we approach the end of our current contract term. Due to team-wide budget cuts, we won’t be able to renew our agreement when it ends on [End Date].

I want to be completely upfront: this is purely a financial decision and is in no way a reflection of your work. Over the past 14 months, your contributions have been exceptional, and working with you has been a high point for our team. 

While we have to pause for now, I genuinely hope to work together again. My goal is to bring you back on board next year as soon as budget allows, and I’ll reach out to you as soon as planning for the new budget cycle opens up.

Please let me know how many remaining hours or deliverables you have for this billing period so we can make sure everything wraps up smoothly. Thank you for everything you’ve created with us over the last year.

Best,

[Your Name]