BVU, Newbury Living Join in Strategic Partnership
Through a collaboration with Buena Vista University, Newbury Living offers educational benefits to its employees and their eligible family members.
Buena Vista University (BVU) and Newbury Living have aligned as Strategic Partners, providing new opportunities to transform the communities both entities serve.
This partnership allows for employees of Newbury Living, as well as eligible family members of full-time employees, to receive grant funding to lower the overall cost per credit hour while enrolled in BVU’s convenient online undergraduate programs or the organizational leadership graduate program. Partner grant funding also lowers the cost of education for students enrolled in classes at BVU’s Storm Lake campus.
"We view this strategic partnership with Buena Vista University as an exciting alignment of our core values," says Donelle McNaughton, Payroll & Benefits Manager. "At Newbury Living, we believe in investing in the people who drive our success, and this partnership allows us to do exactly that. It gives our employees a direct pathway for professional and personal growth through accessible education, helping them expand their skills, advance their careers, and reach their full potential. Extending these opportunities to their families reinforces our commitment to the long-term success of the people who make our company great."
Headquartered in West Des Moines, Newbury Living manages properties throughout Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri and employs 262 team members. The company is a dedicated property management and development firm focused on creating communities where residents are proud to live and owners achieve long-term value. Newbury Living specializes in the strategic repositioning, lease-up, and stabilization of affordable, layered, and conventional housing, providing comprehensive services from new development to revitalizing existing communities.
"Ultimately, these benefits extend directly to the communities we serve," McNaughton adds. "A more educated, empowered, and engaged workforce leads to exceptional on-site management. When our team members thrive, they bring greater innovation, focus, and care to the properties they manage, enhancing the everyday living experience for our residents."
Newbury Living's approach is built on transparency, strong partnerships with communities and lenders, and empowering exceptional on-site teams with the support of experienced and engaged corporate leadership.
"We're proud to partner with Newbury Living to support the growth and development of its employees and their families," says BVU Director of Strategic Partnerships Laura Todd. "Newbury Living's commitment to investing in its people aligns closely with Buena Vista University's mission to make higher education accessible and impactful. Together, we're creating opportunities that strengthen careers, empower individuals, and ultimately enhance the communities they serve."
For more information about BVU’s Strategic Partnerships and partner opportunities, please visit the BVU website at bvu.edu/strategic-partnerships or contact Strategic Partnerships at StrategicPartnerships@bvu.edu.