Staff

One of the greatest assets at the Nonprofit Resource Center is its staff. The organization has a team of three dynamic women. They are creative, big idea people who get work done. They have a great sense of humor and drink a lot of coffee together. They put the FUN in Philanthropy.

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Cato Kraft
Executive Director
cato@epnonprofit.org
Private Consultations, Grant Writing, Development, Fundraising, Big Ideas

Cato lives, works, and plays in Estes Park and has served as the Program Director for a local nonprofit organization, Estes Valley Crisis Advocates, since 2018. She will utilize her enthusiasm for serving the community, varied experiences, and her evident passion for nonprofits as she leads this vital organization into the future.

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Alison Rivers
Program and Development Coordinator
alison@epnonprofit.org
Memberships, Volunteers, Office Management

​“I was a member of a nonprofit summer theatre troupe in downtown Niagara Falls as a kid. We would go and “pass the hat” after each performance. I consider that to be my first foray into fundraising. Who can resist a ten-year-old with a sparkly top hat? I am still a fundraiser, I am a volunteer, I am a donor, and I am raising my family to believe that philanthropy is a family affair. You are never too young (or old) to get involved.”

Alison’s introduction to Estes Valley nonprofits began in 2000 through her work with Hobert Office Services. After a brief 13-year break to be a stay-at-home Mom, and a quick move to Maine and back, Alison was fortunate enough to begin working with the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center in the Fall of 2015. Her time with the EPNRC has allowed her to be continually inspired. She believes there is always more to do and more to learn.
Life in Estes Park is lovely and she is so grateful to be a part of this community.

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Karen McPherson
Marketing and Program Coordinator, Estes Valley Legacy Coordinator
karen@epnonprofit.org
Newsletters, Graphics, Social Media, Website

​I have a long family history in Estes Park and am grateful to the generations before me that planted good seeds in this town. It feels wonderful to work together with, support, and promote the people and organizations who do good here. I am interested in a healthy and vibrant Estes Valley for me and my grandkids. 
My strengths are in program management and marketing. I do the e-newsletter, the website, and graphics for the organizations. I also enjoy writing; I connect with member organizations to create the regular spotlight in the Trail Gazette, Nonprofits in the Neighborhood.
Fun Fact: I makes ceramic planters and sculptures inspired by Rockies.

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