Partnership Growth Strengthen cross-institution collaborations with large regional partners by highlighting CMA’s recent alliance with Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and ongoing CMARI efforts to expand regional conservation impact, presenting opportunities for joint sponsorships, educational programs, and shared exhibit initiatives.

New Habitat Rollout Leverage CMA’s June 2026 Wings & Wildlife and Animal Connections Village openings to propose multi-channel sponsorships, exhibit branding, and technology-enabled visitor experiences, along with supporting digital content and guest engagement packages.

Tech & Outreach Capitalize on CMA’s tech stack and online presence to sell digital engagement solutions, virtual tours, sponsorships for online education programs, and data-driven marketing collaborations with partner platforms and conservation campaigns.

Funding & Visibility Position CMA’s nonprofit profile and broad outreach events (award galas, speaker series, and conservation campaigns) as opportunities for corporate sponsorships, cause-marketing partnerships, and foundation grants aligned with marine conservation and education.

Manatee & Research Focus Target marine-focused corporations and research organizations for sponsorships and collaborative research programs, emphasizing CMA’s rescue, rehabilitation, release efforts, regional manatee conservation work, and partnerships with state agencies.