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Amanda has written 3 posts on Step By Step Fundraising.

Amanda Brandon is a freelance writer and marketing professional specializing in working with nonprofits and fundraising. Amanda currently works in marketing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She also works with several nonprofits on a volunteer basis by editing newsletters, writing articles and promotional materials. She has a degree in journalism from The University of Mississippi with emphasis in public relations.


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Prom Dress Fundraisers: Low Cost, Big Results

Posted on 17 April 2007

The Dickinson, North Dakota, Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center (DVRCC) hosted a prom/party dress fundraiser in November 2006. They were able to raise $1,300 from the sale of donated party/prom dresses with no expenses. Gloria, a representative from [...]

Recycling Fundraiser a Success

Posted on 13 March 2007

Funding Factory supplies community organizations a way to help the environment while raising money for their cause through a laser and ink jet printer cartridge and cell phone battery recycling program.
We were able to catch up with a participant in the program to get some feedback. Sue, a member of the West Corner Campus Parent [...]

Radio Publicity for Your Organization or Fundraiser

Posted on 21 February 2007

What’s one of the first things you do when you get in your car? Turn on the radio! This simple entertainment medium can mean big exposure for your events and organization because of the wide audiences radio stations reach. Here are a few tricks for getting your news out there and on the air.
As [...]