Corporate Partnerships

Partner with Salem's Premier Children's Museum

Gain access to 100,000+ engaged families while demonstrating your commitment to early childhood education, play, and community impact.

100,044

Annual Visitors

Record-breaking attendance

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420K+

Website Page Views

↑67% year-over-year growth

58%

Email Open Rate

3x nonprofit industry average

87%

Local Families

Salem & Marion County residents

A Community Partnership

Providing long-term ongoing support to Gilbert House while simultaneously building strong relationships with businesses and families.

PURPOSE

Gilbert House is proud of the services we provide to Salem and Marion County's families and has created a Community Partnership Program that provides long-term, ongoing support to Gilbert House while simultaneously building strong relationships with businesses and families.

The Community Partnership Program creates a collaborative partnership with the Museum benefiting both the Museum and your business. By agreeing to be a Gilbert House Community Partner, your company will help ensure the sustainability of a long-established community resource inexorably tied to the quality of life in Salem and Marion County.

BENEFITS FOR YOUR BUSINESS INCLUDE

Exposure of your business to active and discerning consumers in Salem and surrounding communities
Opportunities for your employees to volunteer and share their expertise with the museum community
Recognition as a Gilbert House Community Partner
Engagement with other museum leaders
Giving back to the Salem Community
Networking opportunities and recognition of sponsorships at signature museum events

Sponsorship Level Benefits

Community Partners choose a giving level that matches their passion for the Museum and their interest in partner recognition opportunities.

Employee Benefits
- 100 Single-Use Admission Passes valid for one year
Year-Round Recognition
- Logo on Website Homepage
- Logo in E-Newsletters (24/year)
- Logo on Lobby Donor Display
- Feature in Annual Report
- Quarterly Impact Updates
Event Benefits
- Presenting Sponsor of Major Event
- 50% Discount on Event Sponsorships
- Option to Host Private Event
- Invitation to Donor Events (Playground Party & Power Hour Breakfast Tour)
Exclusive Opportunities
- Private Executive Tour
- Naming Opportunity Consideration
- Priority Facility Rental Access
- 10% Discount on Facility Rentals
Employee Benefits
- 50 Single-Use Admission Passes valid for one year
Year-Round Recognition
- Logo on Website Partners Page
- Logo in Quarterly E-Newsletters
- Logo on Lobby Donor Display
- Feature in Annual Report
- Quarterly Impact Updates
Event Benefits
- 50% Discount on Event Sponsorships
- Option to Host Private Event
- Invitation to Donor Events
Exclusive Opportunities
- Priority Facility Rental Access
- 10% Discount on Facility Rentals
Employee Benefits
- 30 Single-Use Admission Passes valid for one year
Year-Round Recognition
- Logo on Website Partners Page
- Mention in E-Newsletters (2x/year)
- Listing in Annual Report
Event Benefits
- 25% Discount on Event Sponsorships
- Invitation to Donor Events
Employee Benefits
- 20 Single-Use Admission Passes valid for one year
Year-Round Recognition
- Name on Website Partners Page
- Mention in E-Newsletters (1x/year)
- Name on Lobby Display
- Listing in Annual Report
Event Benefits
- 25% Discount on Event Sponsorships
- Invitation to Donor Events
Employee Benefits
- 10 Single-Use Admission Passes valid for one year
Year-Round Recognition
- Name on Website Partners Page
- Mention in E-Newsletters (1x/year)
- Name on Lobby Display
- Listing in Annual Report
Event Benefits
- Invitation to Donor Events

Member Loyalty

43% of our visits come from member families—43,167 visits from people so committed they purchased annual memberships. These families don't just like us; they invest in us.

Why Partner With Gilbert House?

When you partner with Gilbert House, you're not just supporting a beloved community institution—you're gaining access to Salem's most powerful and engaged family audiences.

Growth & Momentum

1,187% cumulative increase in attendance since 2020. Every metric points upward and accelerating. You're investing in tomorrow's continued growth.

Community Trust

When we feature your logo or mention your support, we're implicitly endorsing your business. Our community trusts us with their children—we extend that trust to you.