Sponsor the Fish Derby

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Become a Sponsor for the Fish Derby, a fundraising benefit for the Neal Taylor Nature Center, a nonprofit organization, and in cooperation with Cachuma Lake Recreation Area.

This is the perfect opportunity to support The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake and ensure the continuation of life-changing educational programs in your own backyard.

Partner with us to reach passionate anglers and outdoor enthusiasts! Sponsoring the Trout Derby puts your brand in front of a dedicated community that values quality, tradition, and the great outdoors. From signage and event materials to online promotion, your support helps support The Neal Taylor Nature Center (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), all while connecting you with customers.

There are plenty of ways to give, from becoming a derby sponsor, to donating raffle prizes or sponsoring derby cash prizes!

Platinum Sponsors

$25,000

Gold Sponsors

$10,000

Silver Sponsors

$5,000

Bronze Sponsors

$2,500

Royal Coachman Sponsors

$1,000

Derby Sponsors

$500

Please reach out via email to julie@clnaturecenter.org to learn more about how you or your business can support the Fish Derby, including In-Kind and Cash Sponsorship Opportunities

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Sponsor a Derby Prize!

Earmarking your sponsorship or donation to underwrite a specific prize is a fun and unique way to support the Derby’s success!!

Prize sponsors are listed under the cash prize category on our website and on our printed programs at the derby.

Underwrite $500 or more towards prizes and also get even more sponsor benefits!

Please reach out to Julie at julie@clnaturecenter.org to claim the prize you wish to sponsor or learn more about underwriting opportunities.

Visit our Cash Prizes page to see which derby prizes are still available for sponsorship.

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All Sponsors at $500 or more Receive:

Individual or company name on display at the Fish Derby
Individual or company recognition during the program
Individual or Company name listed on the front of and inside the program.
Recognition in all press releases, radio spots and news media
Those who underwrite cash prizes may present the awards at the program on Sunday
VIP seating during the program
Your logo or name displayed on our sponsors webpage for the rest of the year

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PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE & ROYAL COACHMAN SPONSORS ALSO RECEIVE:

Your name or logo image with a link to your website displayed on every webpage of troutderby.org for the rest of the year

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PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE SPONSORS ALSO RECEIVE:

A “Behind the Scenes Tour & Nature Walk” with Nature Center Executive Director & Naturalist
Wildlife Cruise on Cachuma Lake & Picnic Lunch for 2

2025 Sponsorship Committment Form

Please read these instrutions carefully to avoid being charged optional fees.

1) Givebutter is an online fundraising platform that we use to accept donations. This Givebutter form is for credit/debit card, Paypal, Cash App, U.S. Bank (ACH), and Google pay. If you’d like to support us using Venmo or Apple Pay, then click here for a separate form.

2) Select your sponsorship level or enter a custom amount. Then select Continue.

3) OPTIONAL FEE #1: On the Summary page, select Edit next to processing fee and uncheck “I want to cover fees” if you do not wish to cover the fee. We receive 100% of the funds either way, as Givebutter will cover processing fees.

4) OPTIONAL FEE #2: There is a notice that says “An optional tip allows The Neal Taylor Nature Center to use Givebutter’s 100% free fundraising platform.” We do not receive this tip, it instead goes directly to the Givebutter fundraising platform. If you wish to remove this tip, select “Other” from the dropdown menu by clicking/tapping on the percentage amount and manually typing $0.

5) Continue to payment and thank you for sponsoring us! We will reach out to you to discuss next steps.

Have questions or need help? Please email us at Julie@clnaturecenter.org

Click here to support us via venmo or apple pay