Corporate Partnerships Bernheim actively pursues corporate partnerships, exemplified by the Jim Beam Firefly Dinner collaboration; recent leadership hires in Corporate and Community Partners indicate a strategic push to expand sponsorships and B2B engagements. Opportunity for multi-year sponsorships, experiential events at the Visitor Center and forest trails, and branded programs aligned with sustainability and community impact.

Education Partnerships With a new Director of Education and Interpretation and a history of horticulture expertise, Bernheim is well positioned to scale education partnerships with schools, universities, and nonprofits; opportunities include field trips, teacher professional development, internship programs, and curriculum-aligned nature programs for youth and adults.

Arts and Residency Bernheim is expanding its Artist in Residence program and features the Forest Giants art installation, presenting a platform for arts sponsorships and co-branded programming; potential sales opportunities include sponsorship of residencies, artist-led workshops, and limited-edition collaborative experiences for guests and corporate partners.

Tourism Collaborations A LEED Platinum Visitor Center and extensive trails position Bernheim as a premier nature destination; potential partnerships with hotels, restaurants, breweries, and tourism boards for bundled experiences, membership perks, and joint marketing to attract regional and out-of-state visitors.

Digital Commerce Bernheim runs on a WooCommerce and cloud-based tech stack, enabling scalable merchandise, memberships, donor programs, and event ticketing; sales opportunities include corporate gift programs, fundraising campaigns, co-branded merchandise, and data-driven marketing partnerships to drive guest engagement and revenue.