The Power of Recognition in Advancement: Why It Matters Now [DPP Lunch Analysis]

​Recognition isn’t just a feel-good gesture. It’s a strategic driver of engagement, loyalty, and long-term support in advancement. As the Almabase’s 50 Champions in Advancement (AB50C) campaign celebrates the superstars of alumni relations and fundraising, this session will explore why recognition matters more than ever in today’s competitive, resource-constrained environment.

​Join Louis Diez and the Almabase team for a lively, practical conversation on how recognition:

• ​Strengthens relationships across alumni, donors, and volunteers

• ​Inspires peer learning and innovation across institutions

• ​Builds momentum for campaigns and programs year-round

​We’ll share examples from past AB50C honorees, ideas for integrating recognition into your own strategy, and tips for making recognition scalable—even for small teams.

​PLUS: We'll show you LIVE how to generate creative recognition strategies with WIZE

​Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how celebrating excellence can fuel your advancement goals and create a culture that keeps talent engaged and inspired.

​About: The Donor Participation Project (DPP) is a community of fundraisers who co-create solutions to reverse the nationwide decline in donor participation (20 million US households lost between 2000-2016).

• ​​This event will take place over Zoom.

• ​​The session will be recorded and accessible post-event for DPP members only.