Community Partnerships Opportunity to offer ongoing collaboration and co-branded programs with local initiatives and community projects (e.g., Minneapolis Project, Northern Bedrock Corps) to drive joint exhibitions, fundraising events, and volunteer engagement, expanding audience reach.

Membership & Donor Growth Target fundraising campaigns and membership programs leveraging their public research library and magazine to attract donors seeking civic impact, heritage preservation, and educational access, with potential for tiered sponsorships and digital engagement.

Digital Outreach Leverage their tech stack (WordPress, Mailchimp, Google Workspace, PayPal, analytics) to propose enhanced CRM, email automation, and e-commerce improvements for ticketing, memberships, and merchandise, boosting online revenue with analytics-driven campaigns.

Public Programs Expansion Propose scalable virtual and in-person programs, exhibits, and partnerships with local schools and cultural organizations to diversify revenue streams, increase visitation, and raise the museum’s profile in regional history circuits.

Sustainability & Grants Position funding and grant opportunities focused on preservation, accessibility, and community representation, aligning with their mission to unite communities and potential for government, foundation, and corporate sponsorships.