Community Grant Opportunity Fort Wayne Ballet recently received a $20K grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, indicating openness to sponsorships, partnerships, and grant-backed programs that can be expanded with corporate or foundation funding.

Pre-professional Training As Indiana’s oldest professional ballet company and premiere pre-professional academy, the organization maintains ABT-certified teachers and a pipeline that could benefit from collaboration on paid workshops, masterclasses, internships, and outreach programs for youth and adults.

Local Engagement With a focus on community engagement and accessibility, there are opportunities to co-create community-centered performances, school partnerships, and affordable education programs that align with local arts funding cycles and sponsorships.

Small Organization Leverage The mid-sized team (11-50 employees) suggests agility for pilot programs, sponsorship packages, and scalable subscription or membership offerings that can be tested regionally before broader expansion.

Digital & Events Uplift Tech stack includes Google Analytics, YouTube, and social platforms; there is room to optimize digital marketing, streaming performances, and online classes to broaden reach, attract donors, and convert audience engagement into ticket sales.