Funding Partnerships Position Cumbe to attract local and national funders by packaging a sponsorship and grant strategy aligned with its African and Diaspora mission, leveraging its Brooklyn location and community impact to unlock support from arts foundations, cultural institutions, and corporate sponsors interested in equity-focused programming.

Digital Marketing Capitalize on existing tech stack (Facebook Pixel, Google tools, Canva) to optimize audience targeting, track class signups and donations, and improve online visibility; offer a bundled service including CRM setup, fundraising landing pages, and integrated PayPal checkout to boost revenue from classes and events.

Online Programs Develop scalable virtual classes and cultural programs to reach the broader African and Diaspora community beyond Brooklyn; propose a streaming platform, on-demand library, and live workshops with paid access or memberships, generating recurring revenue and increasing brand reach.

Strategic Partnerships Explore collaborations with larger dance companies and arts nonprofits for guest residencies, shared productions, and cross-promotion; create partnership packages that include co-branded events, sponsorships, and joint fundraising campaigns to grow audience and visibility.

Grant Readiness Position Cumbe for grant opportunities by developing grant-ready materials (program impact, audience reach, budget alignment, diversity and equity benefits) and offering grant writing support, helping secure funding that supports core programs, equipment, and facility needs.