A Plan Shouldn't Happen To Anybody: Amanda ReCupido
Mickey 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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The State of Volunteering Entering 2026: Geng Wang
Mickey reconnects with Gung Wong, CEO and co-founder of Civic Champs, for a look at the state of volunteerism as nonprofits head into 2026. Gung reflects on how volunteer engagement has shifted since Civic Champs launched in 2019 (through pre-pandemic growth, the collapse of in-person volunteering during COVID, and the slow climb back). Some key takeaways:
Volunteerism has rebounded since COVID, with individual volunteers returning in 2023 and corporate engagement resurging in 2024
Adoption of volunteer management tech has increased from ~25% in 2019 to ~50% in 2025
Experienced volunteers boost new volunteer retention by 10%, but COVID caused an exodus of experienced talent
Civic Champs learned to stay focused on core product development, avoiding distractions from tangential opportunities
The conversation also covers the rise of volunteer management technology, with adoption of platforms and digital tools rising from about 25% in 2019 to roughly 50% today. Gung speaks candidly about Civic Champs’ own lessons, especially the importance of staying focused amid waves of “shiny object” opportunities during COVID.
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Four Freedoms Fund, with Rini Chakraborty
Mickey learns about the Four Freedoms Fund, a national funder collaborative supporting immigrant justice, with its director Rini Chakraborty.
Key Takeaways
Four Freedoms Fund is a national funder collaborative that pools resources to support immigrant-led organizations across 48 states
Collaborative funds offer more nimble, flexible funding and break funders out of silos for greater collective impact
FFF focuses on equity, justice, and trust-based philanthropy, with a team of BIPOC immigrants with field expertise
The fund has mobilized over $300 million in 20+ years to support grassroots immigrant-led organizations
Overview of Four Freedoms Fund and Collaborative Funds
National funder collaborative committed to building power/capacity of immigrant justice movement
Pools resources from foundations, individual donors, donor-advised funds around shared vision
Allows for more nimble, flexible, timely grantmaking than traditional philanthropy
Acts as bridge between funders and community groups, finding/funding orgs often off national funders' radar
Focuses on equity, justice, diverse teams closer to communities
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Combining Four Brands, with Kate Viana
Mickey talks with Kate Viana about her new venture, Viana Communications, and its four brands supporting nonprofits.
Key Takeaways
Viana Communications launches with four integrated brands: Non-Toxic Nonprofits, Viana Social, Opscale, and Nonprofit Text
The venture addresses timely nonprofit needs: culture, marketing, infrastructure, and AI-powered communications
Kate's approach involves comprehensive observation and big-picture analysis to offer tailored, sustainable solutions
Launch timeline: websites and online infrastructure expected mid-July 2025; subcontractor hiring planned for early 2026
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Jocelyn Chamra Barrera Is A Brand New Executive Director
Mickey gets to interview Jocelyn Chamra-Barrera, new ED of the Christie Center, discussing her transition to leadership and today's nonprofit challenges.
Key Takeaways
Jocelyn transitioned from clinical work to the executive role role, bringing valuable perspective as a person of color and Spanish speaker.
Christie Center faces funding challenges but maintains strong community support and programs.
Nonprofit sector experiencing instability, with some orgs closing/merging due to funding issues.
Jocelyn emphasizes importance of self-care, team support, and strategic planning for sustainability.
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