Science Complex Drive Colby is pursuing a half-billion investment in science and technology, including a $150M lead gift and a $300M science complex with SOM as designer. This creates opportunities for architecture, engineering, lab fit-outs, AV, security, and data infrastructure vendors serving campus and research initiatives, including the museum.

Strategic Philanthropy Partners The Center for Resilience and Economic Impact, to be launched in 2026, is a collaboration with the NorthLight Foundation. This provides a channel for philanthropic consulting, donor relations platforms, event sponsorships, and program partnerships.

Growth and Talent FY2024 saw 151 new hires, indicating ongoing growth and a younger workforce. This drives demand for talent management, onboarding, training, IT staffing, and employment services across campus and the museum.

Digital IT Modernization The tech stack includes Workday Student, Juniper networks, and digital content tools, suggesting ongoing needs for IT security, network modernization, ERP/CRM integration, and digital experience platforms for exhibitions and education programs.

Community Engagement Opportunities Free admission and active community programs position Colby Museum as a sponsor-friendly partner for exhibitions, programming, and educational outreach. Potential opportunities include sponsorships, content licensing, and co-branded events with foundations, businesses, and academic partners, as well as collaborations with the Lunder Institute.