Bonfire Effect

It’s that time of year- @bonfireeffect has delivered the official Year 11 @focofondo poster! Would go to this show 💁 Where do you want to see this thing around? For our non-local friends, we’ll even mail you one to put up at your fav spot. Just shoot us a DM. We’re 73 days away! #focofondo #doityouwont

Some stories stay with you. 💛 At the NOCO Impact Awards, we heard firsthand from real people — navigating daily expenses while managing active medical needs, doing their best to hold it all together. Their strength and resilience is a powerful reminder of why this work matters so deeply. Community care isn't just a phrase. It's neighbors showing up for neighbors. It's organizations choosing to see the whole person, not just the immediate need. And Northern Colorado is filled with people and organizations doing exactly that, every single day. We are deeply grateful to stand alongside @bridgewellnoco and the incredible network of local organizations being celebrated through the NOCO Impact Awards — each one meeting real, local needs with real, human compassion. #NOCOImpactAwards #BridgeWellFoundation #NorthernColorado #ThankYou #CommunityLove #NOCOStrong

Today’s the day. 👀🔥  Downtown Fort Collins (@downtownfoco )is turning it all the way up with FoCoMX (@focomx ), Colorado’s most magical local music festival.   We’re excited to see months of creative span stages across our community.   Still need a ticket? Check for last-minute availability 🎟️ #focomx #fortcollins #bonfireeffect #coloradomusic

"Come as friends, leave as family." That's a motto we can get behind. Creative South (@creativesouthga ) is an annual creative escape in Columbus, Georgia hosted by Mike Jones (@bucket826 ) and his team. More than a design conference, it's a down-to-earth destination for creative inspiration, connection, and real community. Paul Lukes (@culture_conservationist ) made the trip to represent Bonfire last week, and we can't wait to put all that creative energy to work. #BonfireEffect #CreativeSouth #CreativeCommunity #DesignCommunity #CreativeInspiration #FortCollinsCreatives

Today we’re celebrating two years of @bobbiboo31 , our data to direction powerhouse at Bonfire. 🔥 For two years, Bobbi has been turning raw, “what even is this?” data into real clarity for our clients and for all of us. From dashboards to deep dives, she asks the sharp questions, finds the signal in the noise, and somehow makes the numbers feel a little more human. Happy 2-year Bonfire anniversary, Bobbi. Thanks for lighting the way with your insight, curiosity, and calm under pressure. We’re so glad you’re here. #Workiversary #DataAnalytics #BonfireEffect #Culture

Our own mural master, Paul Lukes (@culture_conservationist ), just wrapped up a larger-than-life window display for this year’s FoCoMX (@focomx ) music festival—showing off the visual theme at scale and building momentum for the upcoming event. Catch the energy April 24 and 25 in downtown Fort Collins. Grab your tickets through the link in our bio #FoCoMX #MuralArt #FortCollins #artmeetsmusic #bonfireeffect

Turns out you don’t need a four-leaf clover when you’ve got a team like this. ☘️ Yesterday we stepped away from our screens, shared a few drinks, and took time to appreciate the people behind the work. Culture isn’t built in slide decks. It’s built in moments like these. Here's to a lucky year ahead, powered by this crew. #StPatricksDay #CompanyCulture #Team

This month, we’re celebrating four teammates who keep a lot of our fire fueled and focused: @deanzim1 3 years as VP of Business Development Dean lives at the intersection of relationships and strategy, turning conversations into long-term partnerships that move real work forward. He brings major enterprise chops and a real feel for change-heavy environments. It all shows up in the way he listens, frames opportunities, and advocates for clients and for our team. He’s the kind of person who can talk big picture vision one minute, then roll up his sleeves and get into details the very next. @kmcnutty 3 years as VP of Client Services Kathy is the calm in the middle of some crazy complex storms. She leads our client services world with a steady hand and a sharp eye, helping teams navigate global programs, layered stakeholders, and tight timelines without losing sight of people in the process. Her background in large-scale initiatives and relationship-first delivery is obvious in the way clients trust her and the confidence our teams feel when she’s in the mix. @culture_conservationist 2 years as Senior Designer Paul brings the visual spark that makes our work feel like Bonfire. From campaign concepts to social carousels, he has a knack for translating fuzzy ideas into bold, intentional design that actually does its job. He’s endlessly curious, generous with feedback, and always game to experiment, whether that’s a new layout, a fresh way to tell a story, or a mural off the clock that still somehow feels on brand. @ariellem_ 3 years as Project Manager Arielle is the orchestrator behind a lot of what you see from us. She keeps projects, timelines, and teams aligned, all while championing the story we’re telling about who Bonfire is and what we’re building. She’s also one of the voices pushing us to be more intentional about how we show up in the world, online and off. Dean, Kathy, Paul, and Arielle, thank you for the ownership, brainpower, and heart you bring to this place. You make Bonfire better for our clients and our team, every single day. #WorkAnniversary #BonfireEffect #BusinessDevelopment #ClientServices

Leadership isn't just a title. It's a practice. Yesterday, Isaac’s Vistage group brought that practice into our office, turning the conference room into a space for real discussion, reflection, and growth. Leaders sharing challenges. Asking better questions. Pushing each other to get sharper and more intentional about how they show up. This is the kind of leadership energy we're committed to at Bonfire Effect: curious, collaborative, and always getting better together. #LeadershipInAction #Vistage #ExecutiveLeadership #PeerAdvisory #GrowthMindset #FutureFocused #BonfireEffect

Last month was about love, and at Bonfire Effect "love" is built right into our core values. But what does “spread contagious love” actually mean? For our VP of Business Development, @deanzim1 , it’s not about sentiment. It’s about how we show up—for clients, for our people, and for the work itself. In a world of transactions, we choose connection. In a world of noise, we choose intention. At Bonfire, we’re leaning into the kind of love that builds trust, inspires confidence, and creates lasting relationships. #SpreadLove #BonfireEffect #Culture

One of our favorite events of the year is already in the works... This year, we helped @focofondo turn up the excitement around their iconic gravel ride, from the jersey to the tee to the tank. All the way up to 11. 🔊🤘 Inspired by This is Spinal Tap, the totally radical 2026 theme celebrates 11 years of bikes, friends, and @fattire brews. Of giving it that extra push and living just a bit louder. See what FoCo Fondo is all about and get yourself signed up for an adventure you won't forget: Check our bio for the link or go to @focofondo And yes. Watch This is Spinal Tap. You won't be sorry. #FoCoFondo #BonfireEffect #11YearsLouder #NoCo

Massive shoutout to the incredible leaders, volunteers, and donors behind @bridgewellnoco Bridgewell Foundation of Northern Colorado! Formerly McKee Wellness Foundation, this organization has championed health and wellness across our region for 45 years… and they’re just getting started.  We’ve had the privilege of partnering with the BridgeWell team to develop and launch a new name and brand identity—one that honors their rich legacy while opening doors to future growth and even greater impact.  Recently, at the foundation’s annual Lifesaver Soirée, we witnessed the powerful unveiling of the new BridgeWell brand—and the heartfelt generosity of donors throughout Northern Colorado.  We’re beyond grateful to help fuel causes like this and to build brands that truly matter. Here’s to the next chapter of connection, compassion, and community impact.  Check out bio to see the new name, fresh look, and steadfast mission of BridgeWell Foundation #bridgewellfoundation #rebrand #northerncolorado #communityimpact #brandingforgood #nonprofitpartners