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.
For inquiries or speaker booking:
amanda(dot)recupido(at)gmail.com
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. 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
Video of Amanda’s presentation at Creative Mornings on viewing crossroads as a gift to create opportunity.