Community Access Target organizations and funders focused on Bronx community engagement and affordable access to the arts. Position offerings around inclusive programs, school partnerships, and community outreach to expand audience reach and grant eligibility.

Funding Leverage Identify grantmakers and corporate sponsors interested in arts and education that align with Lehman Center’s history of grant awards and discretionary spending. Propose sponsorship tiers, event naming rights, and program funding to sustain operating costs.

Local Partnerships Leverage past collaborations with universities and local institutions to propose joint programming, residency workshops, and audience development initiatives. Emphasize low-cost or free performances to attract learners and potential donors.

Tech Enablement Utilize the existing tech stack (Wix, WordPress, eCommerce platforms, Google Workspace/Cloud) to enhance ticketing, donor management, and virtual programming. Propose upgraded digital marketing, data capture, and CRM integration to grow attendance and sponsorship pipelines.

Scale Opportunities With a lean team and revenue under one million, present scalable, low-risk offerings such as turnkey event packages, community series partnerships, and shared services for marketing and production to attract cost-conscious funders and collaborators.