Lake Estes Fishing Derby This Saturday, June 3rd

The 37th Annual Fishing Derby, held in conjunction with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), will be held this Saturday, June 3 from 6 a.m. to noon at the Lake Estes Marina. This is a free fishing day, with no fishing licenses required. Lake Estes Marina Manager, Keith Williams remarked, “CPW waives the fee for fish ing licenses across the state to encourage more people to experience one of Colorado’s most popular recre- ational activities.”

John Wahler, Assistant Marina Manager, is in charge of the Fishing Derby this year. He commented, “I remember participating with my son when he was a 3rd grader - he won his age group with a big, very ugly sucker fish! It’s full circle for me to organize this fun annual event.”

Registration fees for the Fishing Derby are $10 for ages 16 and older; $5 for ages 15 and under. Prize age range categories are ages 8 and under, ages 9-15 and ages 16 and older. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest (heaviest) fish overall, the longest fish in each age category, the youngest participant catch, the oldest participant catch and the best fishing outfit.

We are soliciting the assistance of local business to offer great prizes for the winners; if you are willing to help, please contact John Wahler at johnw@evrpd.com. Wahler stated, “The

Lake Estes Marina has undergone some great improvements over the past year including new state-of-the-art docks, new kayak racks, boats and signage as well as an expanded season. We are proud to show you all our new upgrades. Fishing enthusiasts won’t want to miss this fishing derby at the most beautiful lake in Colorado!”

You can sign up online for the fishing derby at evrpd.com/2023-lake-estesfishing-derby. Be sure to bring your fishing gear, snacks, drinks and sunblock!

Free Premier Education For Nonprofits In Estes Park

Marketing Presenters from KidGlove and Cato Kraft, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Resource Center. The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center enables and inspires organizations to thrive through premier educational opportunities. In the last month, nonprofit employees, board members, and executive directors have all gathered in pursuit of brand strategy development, video storytelling, and an Executive Director Debrief and Workshop that introduced a decision-making model for nonprofits. Upcoming programs include Legacy Giving Brunch, Campaign Fundraising, and Nonprofit Sector Meetings.

By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center

One of the Nonprofit Resource Center’s core goals is to build and sustain our local nonprofit industry. That means training boards, creating reports on the impact of the nonprofit industry, and facilitating an industry-wide strategic plan. This organization serves the nonprofits that run our valley's social services, emergency services, recreation, and education programs. The 103 nonprofits registered in and in service to the Estes Valley must be supported to ensure they are doing their good work right. The community depends on them.

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center enables and inspires organizations to thrive through premier educational opportunities. In the last month, nonprofit employees, board members, and executive directors have gathered to pursue brand strategy development. Thoughtful companies go through this work often. Consider… what is the value proposition of one coffee shop vs. another, what makes the consumer a loyalist, and why support their business?

With a strong brand strategy, nonprofit organizations can also take advantage of being remembered, standing out among like organizations, and building longterm relationships with board members, donors, and industry partners.

Another May workshop walked participants through the basic bones of creating a compelling storytelling video that moves minds and wallets alike. Did you know…an Instagram account with 500 or more followers has a whopping 892% watch rate for videos (reels), whereas the reach of images in the same accounts is only 77%? Both presenters came to Estes Park from KidGlov, a full-service boutique, marketing, branding, and advertising agency in Omaha, NE.

Executive Director Debriefs are another example of how the Nonprofit Resource Center builds strong foundations in the nonprofit industry. Jana Sanchez, Owner of Alchemy with Words, led these bi-monthly work groups. Directors are given an opportunity to share challenges and work off each other’s experiences. Then, Sanchez leads a “workshop” element: this week, a decisionmaking model called, “Achieve, Avoid, and Preserve.” Sanchez helped directors clarify their views of the rewards and risks of an organization’s decisions.

Coming up on June 27, 9-11 a.m., the Nonprofit Resource Center hosts a Legacy Giving Brunch with Brandy Bertram, Principle of Great Big Good and Board Member of the Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable. She will help nonprofits and donors understand the profound impact planned gifts can make to ensure nonprofits have the resources they need to do the work donors believe in.

This community loves its wine dinners. But on July 25, two experts in the field of Campaign Fundraising will present the what/when, and why of moving past weekend events and end-of-year asks.

Quarterly sector meetings, monthly Partnership Network meetings, a Facebook platform for seeking and finding volunteers…oh my! All of these programs build and sustain a thriving nonprofit industry.

Some programs have a specific audience, but more often than not, Executive Directors, staff, a board member, or a well-informed member of an organization is welcome at these programs. If you are unsure where your organization fits, just ask us! info@epnonprofit.org.

More information and program regis-