Fundraising and Communications Knowledge Community

Vision

The Fundraising and Communications Knowledge Community equips student affairs professionals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead strategic fundraising and communications efforts that amplify the impact of student affairs. We cultivate a community of practice where professionals innovate, lead, and elevate fundraising and communications in higher education.

Priorities

• Professional Development & Knowledge Sharing - Facilitate skill-building and resource-sharing opportunities that advance professionals' ability to lead fundraising and communication efforts within their role across all levels of responsibility.

• Community & Network Building - Cultivate a vibrant, supportive network of professionals through online platforms, mentoring, storytelling, and collaborative engagement opportunities.

• Thought Leadership & Innovation - Showcase and contribute to emerging trends, effective practices, and bold ideas that advance fundraising and communications within higher education.

• Visibility & Strategic Partnerships - Strengthen the KC’s presence across NASPA and the field by engaging in cross-functional partnerships, publishing content, and hosting high-impact sessions and events.

• Assessment & Impact - Measure the effectiveness of KC initiatives and engagement to ensure continued relevance, equity, innovation, and value for members.

Knowledge Community leaders are NASPA volunteers who have generously devoted their time to their Knowledge Community. Chairs are elected by the Knowledge Community members, while additional roles are selected by the Knowledge Community Leadership Team. If you are interested in joining our Leadership Team, please email [email protected]. 

• Adam Serafin, Co-Chair
  Associate Director for Advancement, Division of Student Life
  University of Washington
• Aidan Andrews, Program Manager
  Assistant Director for Annual Giving
  Boston College
• Elizabeth Poindexter, Program Manager
  Executive Director of Communications and Special Projects, Student Affairs
  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  
• Susan Buckenmeyer, Communications Manager
  Associate Dean of Students, Office of the Dean of Students
  University of Texas at Austin
• Heather Bridgeford, Conference & Awards Manager
  Director of Student Affairs Marketing & Communication
  University of Missouri-Columbia
• Ed Kenny, Region II Representative
  Director of Development, Division of Student Affairs
  University of Maryland
  
• Alice Maxwell, Region III Representative
  Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Division of Student Affairs
  Florida State University