Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising

AMPERAGE is an advertising, marketing and fundraising agency headquartered in Cedar Falls with a second office in Cedar Rapids. Its 30-plus staff provide brand campaigns, media planning, PR, content and fundraising counsel, mainly for healthcare systems, colleges, nonprofits and community organisations. The agency is privately held and led by Bryan and Erin Earnest. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA Cedar Valley agency that pairs media planning and campaign creative with capital-campaign fundraising for hospitals, colleges and nonprofits across the Midwest. Number 4 of the advertising agencies in Iowa.

Who leads itBryan Earnest, President & CEO.

Work they can showWisconsin Hospital Association. Marketing campaign with media planning and buying. The CCIM Institute. Brand development and brand awareness work. Kirkwood Community College. Media strategy, planning and buying.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Iowa advertising retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forHospitals, colleges and nonprofits that want brand, media buying and fundraising campaign help from one Iowa agency with offices in Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids.

Based in
Cedar Falls, IA
Team size
11–50 people
Led by
Bryan Earnest, President & CEO
Known for
healthcare · higher education · nonprofit fundraising · media planning · brand campaigns
Named clients
Wisconsin Hospital Association, Kirkwood Community College, Mount Mercy University, Federal Signal, Tanager Place, Davis County Hospital & Clinics
Best for
Hospitals, colleges and nonprofits that want brand, media buying and fundraising campaign help from one Iowa agency with offices in Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids.
Selected work
  • Wisconsin Hospital Association. Marketing campaign with media planning and buying. source ↗
  • The CCIM Institute. Brand development and brand awareness work. source ↗
  • Kirkwood Community College. Media strategy, planning and buying. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Iowa advertising retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
6711 Chancellor Dr. · Cedar Falls, IA · 50613 · 877-932-3279

Sources amperagemarketing.com, clutch.co · LinkedIn ↗

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