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Nonprofit SnapCastA Plan Shouldn't Happen To Anybody: Amanda ReCupidoMickey gets to visit with Amanda ReCupido to talk strategic plans, board and staff buy-in, and impact. Key topics discussed:- The importance of operationalizing a strategic plan, not just creating a document
Strategies for getting board and staff buy-in and engagement with the strategic plan
How a strategic planning process can expose issues and identify solutions across an organization (fundraising, communications, programs, etc.)
Amanda's work with a local library foundation, helping them expand their advocacy role and identity beyond just supporting the library
Tips for nonprofits, especially volunteer-run organizations, to maximize their impact and resources
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2025-11-1925 min
Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Public Library Art and the Downers Grove Library Foundation Event "Art after Dark"Hello Villagers! I know the Downers Grove Public Library is beloved by many and last spring Amanda Recupido from the Downers Grove Library Foundation introduced how it supports our library in an abundant number of ways which you can go back to find out those tasty details in the episode linked below! In this episode, Amanda is back with us along with the library’s Graphic Design and Gallery Coordinator, Grace Goodwyn. Grace tells us all about the art collection at the library as a teaser for you to come out and see it for yourself while helping raise mo...
2025-09-271h 04
I'm So Glad You AskedFollowing Your CuriosityWe continue Season 3 with Amanda ReCupido. Amanda is a writer, lover of libraries, consultant and so much more (as you will find out). We sat down for a chat that was a long time coming and I am so happy we did. Enjoy the conversation and discover how Amanda follows her curiosity. Check out the links below to contact Amanda! The Artist’s WayIG: https://www.instagram.com/amandarecupido/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-recupido-18385a9/ Website: https://www.amandarecupido.com/I’m...
2025-09-1854 minSpilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Public Library Foundation Introduction with Amanda RecupidoAmanda Recupido, President of the Downers Grove PublicLibrary Foundation joins Spilling the Village Tea to expound on how the DGPL Foundation supports the beloved Downers Grove Public Library. She will explain the intersection of the DGPL Foundation, the library itself and the local governing bodies. You will learn about the programs that were funded by the DGPL Foundation and the wide expanse those programs cover. You will also learn how the DGPL Foundationgets funded and you will find a link to the upcoming fundraiser below!Links:https://www.dgplfoundation.org/2025 National Lib...
2025-03-311h 00
Working Your Way62. Channeling Your Creativity in Challenging Times with Amanda RecupidoNavigating the intersection of creativity and professional ambition can be complex, but Amanda ReCupido has turned challenges into creative opportunities throughout her career. In this episode of Working Your Way, Amanda shares her journey from corporate media to nonprofit arts and eventually to her current leadership role in a communications agency.Amanda reveals how she integrates her passion for storytelling into everything she does. From writing and producing her own podcast to leading a team, Amanda shows that following your intuition and listening to your inner voice can lead to remarkable outcomes. This episode is a must-listen...
2025-01-231h 07
Arts Calling147. Amanda ReCupido | Writing, producing your own work, and humor through it allWeekly Shoutout: New Poetry Collection from Daniel Damiano (AC5), published by Bottlecap Press!
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Hi there,
Today I am so excited to be arts calling writer/producer Amanda ReCupido! (linktr.ee/amandarecupido)
About our guest:
Amanda ReCupido is an author, book reviewer, playwright, storyteller and podcaster whose work has appeared in various humor and literary publications, as well as been recognized in several screenwriting competitions. Follow her online @amandarecupido.
All links here: linktr.ee/amandarecupido
Thanks for this wonderful conversation, Amanda! All the best!
2024-06-2156 min
Booklist's Shelf CareEpisode 30: Free People Read Freely: Banned Books Week 2023In this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to four people addressing banned books in different ways: Cortney Hall and Matt Rodrigues from NBC Chicago Today’s Banned Book Club; Amanda ReCupido, Vice President of the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation and chair of the committee for their freedom to read fundraising gala; and Adult Books Editor Donna Seaman, who shares a Booklist feature about censorship as well as a few books she’s been loving recently.
Banned Books Week is October 1 – 7 this year—how are you celebrating?
Here's what we talked about on the pod:
All Boys...
2023-09-2551 min
Haunted as HellSuburban Legends w Amanda RecupidoWriter and producer Amanda Recupido talks Chicago suburban lore, and a creepy experience she had on a girls' trip during the first week of the pandemic. Amanda also discusses exploring her own witchiness, and how it led to an important life decision. You can follow Amanda @AmandaRecupido on social.
2023-07-2627 min
Open-Door PlayhouseTHEATER 93: How We HealSend us a textIn the short play How We Heal, Andrea is a 30-something woman who uses a chakra yoga meditation to tell the story of her past and how she's turned experiences of abuse over in her mind to heal. She addresses her parents and ex-boyfriends from childhood through young adulthood on her journey to realizing she was always okay, exactly as she was.Written by Amanda ReCupido and directed by Rachel Berney Needleman staring Monique Gonsalves as Andrea, Camilla Ameen as Mom , David Purdham as Dad and Peter Bonoff as Max.P...
2023-05-2518 min
I Swear This Really HappenedBONUS EPISODE- "American Girl" with Amanda ReCupidoAmanda ReCupido is a writer, humorist, and storyteller - and she's shared a story from her life with us, in her very own voice. Posted here on Patreon first.Twitter @amandarecupidoMedium @amandarecupido.___________Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)
2021-11-2006 min
Falling in Love MontageRoman Holiday (w/ Millie De Chirico)By popular demand request and because Eddie Albert tells us, "it's always open season on princesses", we talk Roman Holiday with special af guest Millie De Chirico of Turner Classic Movies and TCM Underground. 💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍💇🏼♀️🏍 Find Millie at @milliedechirico and programming awesome shit for @TCMUnderground. Thank you to Greg for sharing Woke Harry Met Sally in our facebook group. [written by Amanda Recupido] Visit flyingmachine.network/support for that good ass monthly Patreon access to bonus content from all of the networks shows including archived Comrade Radio content like the episode Helen mentioned, CC 34 - You Haven't Seen!? Comrade Movie Week.
2019-05-281h 16
Miss SpokenGirl CrushSwoon hardcore with Genevieve Diesing, Katie Colt, Amanda ReCupido, and Calamity Wyatt for Girl Crush. Bonus raffle from our friends at Toy de Jour, Chicago's premier destination for art, farts, and toys vintage and new. Miss Spoken is lady live lit: a storytelling show from Chicago, Illinois featuring female-identified readers, hosted by Rosamund Lannin and Jasmine Davila.
2018-03-261h 05