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Amanda Swennes

Journalist

Amanda Swennes is a writer and editor in Houston. She has an undergraduate degree in English and Creative Writing from Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, and an MA in journalism and mass communication from the University of Georgia. 

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Scholarships available for the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising

This scholarship supports participants in the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF), a program designed to help religious leaders explore the spirituality of fundraising and gain skills essential for their work. 

Applications are open now through October 27, 2025.

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