Ep. 9: Buffs All In: Enhancing Collaboration for CU Boulder’s Giving Day

In this episode, we’re joined by Maria Kuntz, Creative Communications and Services Director for CU Boulder Advancement, and Noelle Seybert, Director of Social Media at CU Boulder. They will discuss their innovative approach to amplifying Buffs All In, CU Boulder’s Giving Day, by building a cross-campus stakeholder group to enhance campus buy-in and increase engagement.Tune in as Maria and Noelle share the challenges they faced, the strategies they employed, and the successes they achieved in making Buffs All In a more collaborative and impactful event. Learn about the importance of empowering stakeholders, creating a consistent experience across campus, and leveraging social media to reach a wider audience. Discover how their efforts in process mapping, toolkit creation, and stakeholder training have set the stage for ongoing growth and success.Join us for an insightful conversation on breaking down silos, fostering cross-campus collaboration, and driving meaningful change in higher education fundraising.Guest Names:Maria Kuntz, Creative Communications and Services Director for CU Boulder AdvancementNoelle Seybert, Director of Social Media, Colorado University BoulderGuest Social: Find Maria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariakuntz/Find Noelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelleseybert/Guest Bios: Maria Kuntz: Maria Kuntz is a dynamic and growth-focused Communications and Marketing Director with extensive experience leading diverse teams and managing complex projects across various platforms. Her track record of exceeding goals and transforming creative strategies has made her a standout in her field. With over 15 years of inclusive communications and marketing experience in nonprofit and higher education organizations, she develops and leads teams to produce award-winning and impact-driving communications that advance institutional goals.Noelle Seybert: Dr. Noelle Seybert is a higher education marketing career professional. With a career spanning more than 15 years and including three different institutions ranging from religiously affiliated private to R1 public, she enjoys the rewards and challenges that comes with the ever-changing landscape of social media marketing. In her current role at the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado's flagship institution, she is charged with managing the strategy and engagement on the main @CUBoulder social media channels. She is happiest in a spreadsheet and brainstorming new ways to communicate with a variety of audiences. Noelle earned her Doctor of Business with an emphasis in quantitative marketing from George Fox University, her Master of Business Administration from Point Loma Nazarene University, and her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Point Loma Nazarene University. She lives in Denver, Colorado, and you can find her at local wine events or reading poolside on a sunny day.