Welcome to the Donor Retention: Secrets to Keeping Your Donors Engaged, for Nonprofit Fundraisers, Development Directors, and Nonprofit Leaders course! This special 20-episode course will teach you everything you need to know about donor retention, ensuring your donors keep giving and you're able to retain more monthly donors! If you're discovering this episode first, please start with episode 1, labeled [START HERE].  👉 Please download the free Donor Retention workbook at https://nonprofitfundraising.com/retention/ to get the most out of this course. Special Offers Get more donors to give a second gift and stay longer with our Retain More Donors with Great First-Year Communications course! Learn more | Get $50 off Build a successful and growing monthly giving program with our Step-By-Step Training to Building a Successful Monthly Giving Program. Learn more | Get $50 off Get either course for $50 off with coupon code RETENTION.  Episode 17: The Impact of Donor Recognition Programs – Boost Retention by Honoring Your Donors Want to know the secret to keeping your donors coming back year after year? In this episode, we’re unlocking the power of donor recognition programs and how they can significantly boost retention. From personalized thank-you notes to exclusive events and naming opportunities, we’ll break down the best ways to show your donors how much they matter. If you’re looking to strengthen relationships and make your supporters feel truly valued, this episode is packed with strategies you can start using today. Tune in and discover how thoughtful recognition can turn donors into lifelong champions of your cause!