Sponsorship Partnerships Leverage the Missoula Symphony's event calendar including the Wine, Whiskey & Wisdom fundraiser and concert series as a sponsorship platform for local brands, wineries, and hospitality partners. Propose tiered sponsorships, co-branded promotions, and ticket add-ons to drive visibility and community goodwill for sponsors while boosting event revenue.
Education Funding The organization already funds university scholarships and regional school programs, presenting opportunities to attract corporate philanthropy and foundation support. Create sponsorship packages around music education initiatives with named scholarships or program sponsorships and provide impact reporting to donors.
Digital Marketing Upsell With an established tech stack (Etix for ticketing, Google Analytics, cloud and web technologies), there is room to offer data-driven marketing and ticketing optimization services to sponsors and partners. Propose a bundled package including audience analytics, retargeting campaigns, and co-branded digital content to grow attendance and sponsor ROI.
Regional Expansion Expansion of concerts, education, and engagement signals growth potential across Western Montana. Seek partnerships with regional venues, school districts, and local organizations to co-produce events, expand audience reach, and share production costs, creating scalable opportunities for sponsors and partners.
Operational Solutions As a small organization with a lean team and recent leadership changes, there is demand for back-office support such as fundraising consulting, grant writing, donor CRM, and board development services. Position these services to enable the organization to scale fundraising and outreach to sponsors and grants.