Academic outreach Target educational collaborations and sponsorships with more than 90 schools in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana to expand program participation and generate diversified revenue through school partnerships, after-school programs, and residency engagements.

Performance expansion Leverage the organization’s annual slate of about thirty performances and international residencies to create seasonal packages for corporate and tourism partners, offering featured performances and arts education workshops.

Talent development Position as a premier pipeline for youth arts education to attract philanthropy, grants, and donors focused on music education, while offering branded programs and named sponsorships for songfest camps and weekly rehearsals.

Digital safety Emphasize secure online enrollment and fundraising channels leveraging existing tech stack (reCAPTCHA, HSTS, iCIMS) to optimize donor and family conversions, while offering streamlined digital experiences for program signups.

Local prestige Capitalize on Cincinnati’s arts ecosystem by partnering with venues like the Aronoff Center, tourism boards, and regional arts councils to co-host events, residencies, and community programs that raise visibility and drive ticket and donation revenues.