Specialty Areas:

• Fundraising & Fund Development

• Strategic Communications

• Philanthropic Campaign Strategy

• Nonprofit Management & Consulting

• Organizational Culture & Transformation

• Community Engagement & Outreach

• Arts, Culture & Education Sector Expertise

• Leadership Development & Coaching

Amanda Fruta is a dynamic fundraising and communications professional with over 15 years of strategic fund development and communications experience in nonprofit, education, arts and culture, and government sectors. She has deep learned knowledge leading content strategies for philanthropic campaigns, transforming organizational culture and strategy, and developing engagement programs to expand impact work and community-centered initiatives. Amanda holds a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach, a Bachelor of Arts from Occidental College, a coaching certification from the Insight Coaching Community, and leadership certifications from The Nonprofit Partnership, Cal State University, and Liberation Leadership.