Community Focus Target collaborations with local schools, family-focused programs, and after-school groups to expand audience reach and fundraising opportunities, leveraging the museum’s mission to nurture curiosity and interactive learning.

Strategic Partnerships Explore co-branded exhibits and product collaborations with family-oriented brands (mirroring past Melissa & Doug partnership) to drive sponsorships, cross-promotion, and merchandise licensing opportunities.

Digital Reach Leverage existing digital tracking tools (Google Ads, DoubleClick Floodlight) to run targeted campaigns for upcoming exhibits, memberships, and events, while offering bundled advertising or attendee data insights to partners.

Operational Growth Position for small-to-mid market expansion by highlighting room for program expansion, donor engagement, and potential grant-supported initiatives, aligned with revenue below $1M to attract funding pilots.

Leadership & Talent Engage with the new executive leadership to propose sponsorships, experiential programs, and fundraising campaigns tied to high-visibility events, benefiting both the museum and corporate partners.