ABOUT ME
I’m a value-based coalition builder who motivates organizations to drive results. I create the conditions for the best mission-aligned ideas to surface, and make the impossible not only possible but manageable, and most importantly - fun.
Organizations come to me when they’re ready to uplevel. I work with teams to provide clarity and organize plans into action that result in greater funding and advocacy to make real, long-lasting change.
Amanda ReCupido has worked both in-house and agency-side with nonprofit clients to lead strategic planning efforts encompassing fundraising and communications, staff and board engagement, issues mitigation and more. Beyond work, she volunteers with her local library foundation and has served on the board of the College Career Consortium of Illinois. A published author, Amanda’s stories have been featured in anthologies and media outlets such as McSweeney’s and the Chicago Sun-Times. She’s a public speaker, a frequent podcast guest, and has spoken at storytelling events including The Moth. She holds a BA from Illinois Wesleyan University, and certificates from New York University and Northwestern University. She lives in the Chicagoland area.
thought leadership
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"A Plan Shouldn't happen to anyone"
Amanda joined the Nonprofit Snapcast podcast to discuss strategic plans, buy-in, and impact.
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"Don’t Call it a Crisis Plan: How Nonprofits Can Proactively Plan for Turbulent Times"
A guest article for Blue Avocado about getting your nonprofit’s messaging right in a crisis.
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Crossroads Keynote
A recap of Amanda’s presentation at Creative Mornings on crossroads as a gift to create opportunity.