Corporate Partnerships Leverage the museum’s existing partnership with Pratt & Whitney and its large annual audience of visitors and students to pitch longer-term sponsorships, co-branded exhibits, and employee engagement programs to aerospace firms and regional businesses.

Grants and Funding Develop a proactive grants outreach program using prior support from foundations like The Petit Family Foundation and The Black Giving Circle Fund to fund STEM education initiatives and new exhibits, with grant-ready packages and donor stewardship to attract multi-year funding.

Education Program Growth Expand school partnerships and paid STEM workshops by aligning programs with state standards, offering virtual field trips, teacher training, and in-classroom kits, using the museum’s education strengths to monetize experiences and memberships.

Exhibit and IP Opportunities Explore revenue growth from signature exhibits like Tuskegee Airmen: Their Untold Stories through touring collaborations, licensing opportunities, and digital experiences such as AR/VR to broaden reach and online merchandise sales.

Tourism and Local Partnerships Tap on Windsor Locks location near Bradley International Airport to forge travel packages with hotels, airlines, veterans groups, and regional tourism boards, promoting group tours, seasonal events, and corporate retreats to lift visitor numbers and support memberships.