about buoy
We are communicators guiding nonprofits and solopreneurs through uncharted waters.
Buoy is an integrated marketing firm helping mission-driven organizations build dynamic brands.
We know…You have a brilliant idea that would improve lives, create more efficiency, or drive social change.
You know…Making your mark is important, but you’re focused on steering this venture and are discerning in where to turn with a limited budget.
We can…Help you translate your concept into what your clients or customers need and desire by partnering with you to create a brand that sticks with them.
You can…Rest assured with Buoy, knowing that you have a trusted and experienced team that will be there for the long haul, from your brand's inception onward.
why us
Buoy works with small budgets, big hearts, and great minds.
We partner with teams and individuals looking to do good in the world in defining, designing, and streamlining their brands. With more than a decade of experience in nearly all areas of communications and marketing, we have:
Attained media coverage in more than 100 international, national, regional, and local publications by creating innovative, integrated marketing campaigns
Designed pitch materials that have won multimillion-dollar philanthropic investments
Helped nationally recognized nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and small businesses throughout the country communicate what makes them unique
Elevated emerging brands to secure double-digit funding and membership growth
Brought stories to life by transforming jargon-filled content into clear and concise rallying cries
Built dynamic communications teams from the ground up
Delivered stellar results within time and money constraints
Buoy is based in Denver, Colorado, but lifts up courageous client partners across the country.
Ready to be one of them? Read more about what we offer.
areas of influence
As a full-service communications agency, Buoy works with clients in numerous sectors and stages of development — from individuals just launching their businesses to public service organizations with a storied history in their communities. Here are a few of the sectors and spaces we feel most at home.
nonprofit organizations
startups
local government
education
health
social justice
community development
climate change & clean energy
disaster relief
what floats our boats
We’re committed to living our core values with our clients & in our work.
Curiosity
We are not satisfied with the status quo. We inquire about how to achieve a better state, both for our clients and our world. We seek to learn every day and are known for our thought-provoking questions.
Devotion
We have an unwavering commitment to our partners. Clients entrust us with their most guarded ideas, and we take that seriously. We will do what it takes to deliver successful results.
Respect
We recognize that both time and money are limited commodities and navigate those constraints. We value and prioritize diversity, in all of its many forms. We listen to our partners’ ideas and boundaries.
Courage
We strive to stand up for what’s right, even when it is difficult. We lead with heart in our work. We are not afraid to chart a new course – “unexpected” excites us.
acting on our values
Stating what we hold dear is only the first step. Learn more about how we act on the core values we profess.
the team
Buoy is a woman-owned, majority-BIPOC-led, and intersectional-as-all-get-out small business.
Allison M.
Director of Operations
Andrea W.
Creative Strategist & Designer
Cecile R.L.
Communications Strategist & Bilingual Advisor
Diamond A.
Digital Strategist & Designer
Gretchen W.
Owner
Hagar E.
Creative Strategist & Designer
Nicole C.
Communications Strategist
our clients are saying:
“We hired Buoy for a complete redesign of our website. They went beyond mere technical proficiency and used their marketing expertise to help us focus on our target audience and site objectives. Buoy used that information to deliver a site that strategically aligns with our mission; all of this on time and within budget.”
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