Sponsorships
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Buffs in Action | CU Boulder
Buffs in Action is a student-led engineering organization at the University of Colorado Boulder that designs and implements pedestrian bridge and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) projects in partnership with rural communities in Eswatini. Our work improves access to safe transportation, clean water, and essential sanitation, delivering infrastructure solutions that create impact for 50+ years.
Corporate sponsorship directly supports:
- Bridge and WASH construction materials
- Student travel and field logistics
- In-country lodging, food, and project coordination
Your partnership enables sustainable, community-driven infrastructure while connecting your company with the next generation of engineers.
Why Partner with Buffs in Action?
As a corporate sponsor, your organization will:
- Demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through long-term infrastructure and public health solutions.
- Increase brand visibility through digital platforms, events, and international project media.
- Your partnership empowers emerging engineers to design and implement high-impact bridge and WASH solutions that advance global equity and resilience.
Corporate Sponsorship Tiers
Tier 1: Community Supporter (< $1,000)
- Company mention on website
- Company logo on event/banner signage
- Photos of the completed bridge
- LinkedIn mention
Tier 2: Impact Partner ($1,000 – $3,000)
Includes all Tier 1 benefits, plus:
- Larger logo placement on website and banners
- Mention in promotional video
- Project updates from the bridge site
Tier 3: Premier Partner (> $3,000)
Includes all Tier 1 & Tier 2 benefits, plus:
- Prominent logo placement (larger than Tier 2) on website and banners
- More frequent project updates
- Company logo on student team T-shirts
- Special acknowledgment in promotional video
Special Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor a Student – $3,000
- Summary email and post-travel debrief
- Photos from the field
- Email updates following each project review call
- Student wears company-branded merchandise
- Includes all Tier 2 benefits
Interested in Partnering?
We welcome partnerships with engineering firms, consulting companies, construction organizations, and mission-driven businesses aligned with infrastructure, water, and global development.
Contact:bridgebuffs@colorado.edu
Liaison email: keiron.hannula@colorado.edu
Together, we turn engineering into action.
Special Thanks To:
- Jordan Riggen
- Marlin Kropp
- Logan Grout
- Charlotte Bing
- Owen Gillick
- Susan Stieber
- Noah Finkelstein
- Ingrid Killian
- Beth Gilmour
- Edward Stieber
- Ann Marie Mann
- Naomi Frishman
- Angela Monroe
- Michael Frishman
- Sarah Erndteman
- Vadim Uzdensky
- Emmie Mediate