Fundraising Opportunities The Brenton Arboretum is a small nonprofit with limited staff and modest revenue, offering opportunities to grow donor support through a modern donor CRM, recurring giving programs, grant writing support, and sponsorship packages tied to the arboretum’s trees, trails, and events.

Event Partnerships With a large site, pavilion, and event-ready spaces, there is potential to monetize through private rentals, corporate retreats, weddings, and school or community events; propose bundled experiences and local vendor partnerships.

Digital Optimization Although using WordPress and modern tech, the organization could benefit from a website modernization focused on local search optimization, online donations and event registrations, faster hosting, security hardening, and analytics-driven marketing to grow visitation and fundraising.

Educational Partnerships Leverage the arboretum’s extensive tree collection and natural spaces to develop field trips, citizen science programs, and volunteer opportunities with local schools, universities, and horticulture programs; offer guided tours, internships, and collaborations with botanical networks.

Sustainability Grants The arboretum’s focus on trees and conservation makes it a strong candidate for environmental grants, ESG aligned sponsorships, and corporate partnerships; position funding requests around habitat restoration, invasive species management, and educational outreach.