Building a future workforce. Supporting the Science Museum of Minnesota helps ensure a quality science education for all students. Studies show most entry-level jobs in the next decade will require a basic level of science literacy. Careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematic fields are growing faster than other fields, and even during the current recession those careers earned 26% higher salaries and experienced lower unemployment. And we're helping diversify the field, too. 65% of female and minority engineers and scientists report visits to science museums as an important influence in nurturing their interest in science. Our programs, from early childhood to young adult internships, contribute to an educated, curious, and equipped workforce for future generations.

Building your customer base. Corporate philanthropy builds the reputation of your business and invests in our community. Research shows that companies, large and small, that donate to causes are perceived better and have more social goodwill, both by employees and by customers. Strategically support your business objectives, increase your employee engagement and loyalty, and cultivate a socially responsible brand by partnering with the Science Museum.

Have fun. In addition to the intangible advantages of supporting the Science Museum, corporate donors have the ability to receive museum benefits, such as admission passes, invitations to special events, corporate volunteer activities and other unique opportunities.

Corporate Partner Gift Levels and Benefits

Sponsorship

Sponsorship at the Science Museum of Minnesota is good business. By sponsoring a Science Museum event or program, you'll reach unique, specific populations and affiliate yourself with a 105-year-old institution that continually works to educate, strengthen and enrich the community. The Science Museum has the ability to serve multiple marketing purposes through flexibility of benefits—hospitality, employee appreciation, marketing reach, special promotions, and more. We have sponsorship opportunities of all sizes for businesses of all sizes. In addition, you'll be supporting the Science Museum's science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational programs. The Science Museum of Minnesota can craft flexible sponsorship opportunities with the ability to meet your marketing objects to ensure a strong return for your business.

CURRENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed exhibition and Opening Event
This 12,000-square-foot exhibition will leverage visitors' curiosity about Maya civilization to engage them in the process of discovery. Visitors will learn who the Maya were, how they lived, and the many factors that led to the decline and abandonment of the great Maya cities, along with an understanding of how we know what we know. This exhibition is currently in production by the Science Museum of Minnesota, and will open June 21, 2013. Sponsorship benefits include: logo recognition on advertising, hospitality options, flexible spending account, on site display and sampling, internal signage, website recognition, use of Science Museum marks and logos, special promotional offers, employee volunteer opportunities, email blasts and more.

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed will debut at an Opening Event on June 20, 2013. This event is separately available for sponsorship.

After its worldwide premiere at the Science Museum, Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed will travel to other science and natural history museums across the country. National sponsorship provides exposure to national and regional markets, and you will be included in advertising and collateral at all tour locations. Sponsorship opportunities include national presenting sponsorship, Minnesota sponsorship, and sponsorship of the Opening Event on June 20, 2013.

Social Science
From Summer Solstice to Fermentation Informational to a Buccaneer Ball, join us for Social Science as the museum transforms into an adult-only science-themed bar, theater, and local food sampling event. And of course, all of our exhibits are open to explore. Social Science visitors go beyond the normal Science Museum of Minnesota visitor. Typically tech-savvy, educated, and interested in all the culture the Twin Cities has to offer, these visitors thirst for innovation, excitement, and a means to geek out about making science fun. On average, Social Science draws around 1,000-1,200 visitors to each event.

Annual Dinner - October 2, 2013
Learn about some of the exciting, innovating work being done across the museum while mingling and networking with the Science Museum board and other VIP guests, such as representatives from some of the region's premium corporations, private contributors, and state legislators. By sponsoring our Annual Dinner, you are reaching a unique audience of local and business leaders, while contributing to science education across Minnesota.

Premier and Promotional Partners

Our Premier and Promotional Partners programs offer blue-chip, leading edge companies the opportunity to tap the sales and marketing power of the Science Museum of Minnesota. The museum's audience demographic is dynamic, well-educated and quick to embrace new technologies and opportunities. In conjunction with a complete benefits menu and dedicated staff support and service, Premier Partners have the tools to create powerful, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Learn more about our Premier and Promotional Partners

For more information, contact:

Charlie Levine, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
(651) 221-9464, clevine@smm.org

Lindsay Bacher, Corporate Relations Coordinator
(651) 265-9813, lbacher@smm.org

Bev Schilleman, Development Associate
(651) 221-9408, bschilleman@smm.org