Fundraising & Partnerships Potential for corporate and foundation sponsorships leveraging AKC Museum of the Dog collaborations like Art of the Dog and Bryant Park partnerships to unlock funding for rotating exhibits and special events.

Community & Events Opportunity to expand experiential programming and canine-focused events (art, competitions, charity galas) that align with the Dog Days of Winter and other canine-centric initiatives to drive foot traffic and memberships.

Membership & Virtual Leverage the newly announced Virtual Membership program to upsell access to digital exhibits, exclusive content, and member-only virtual events, expanding reach beyond local visitors.

Corporate & Retail Cross-sell corporate gift programs, employee engagement experiences, and merchandise through Shopify and the museum’s collectible library to boost spend per visitor and attract small- to mid-market sponsors.

Strategic Expansion Capitalize on the return to the AKC headquarters location and high-tech interpretive displays to attract donors, exhibitors, and technology vendors for sponsorships, exhibits, and possible licensing partnerships.