University Partnership Leverage Syracuse Stage’s status as the theatre in residence at Syracuse University to create sponsorships and co-branded educational programs with the university. Propose donor events and internships that connect university departments, students, and corporate sponsors, expanding fundraising and talent pipelines.

Major Gifts & Grants Past large gifts and grants signal strong fundraising potential. Develop tailored sponsorship tiers, foundation grant proposals, and donor cultivation events focused on new works, education outreach, and anniversary campaigns.

Awards & Narrative Leverage high-profile awards and socially relevant productions to forge partnerships with foundations and corporations seeking community impact, Indigenous storytelling, and arts accessibility. Pitch co-produced or commissioned works aligned with sponsor missions.

Digital & Marketing Current analytics and web-security tools present opportunities for digital marketing services, streaming or licensing partnerships, and audience insight work. Offer analytics-driven ticketing optimization, content production, and digital fundraising campaigns to grow attendance and donations.

Education Outreach Extensive education programs reaching thousands of students across multiple counties offer sponsored residencies, classroom partnerships, and CSR-aligned volunteer initiatives. Propose school partnerships, internship pipelines, and student accessibility programs.