How The Funding Studio Helps Arizona Artists Get Funded & Seen | Melissa Erickson, CFRE

How The Funding Studio Helps Arizona Artists Get Funded & Seen | Melissa Erickson, CFRE

Today on The Morning Show, we’re spotlighting a powerhouse in Arizona’s creative ecosystem: Melissa Erickson, CFRE, founder of The Funding Studio, the state’s leading fiscal sponsor for arts and innovation. If you’re an artist, creative, innovator, filmmaker, or storyteller trying to bridge the gap between art and business, this episode is a must-watch. Melissa shares: • How The Funding Studio is helping artists get funded, supported, and visible • Why fiscal sponsorship is a game-changer for creatives who need nonprofit backing • How her expertise as a Certified Fund Raising Executive empowers artists to build sustainable, long-term careers • The professional development, fundraising guidance, and community-building that help creative projects truly thrive The Funding Studio’s mission is simple and powerful: grow communities of regional artists and innovators — and help them get the funding they deserve. Learn more or get involved: Website: https://thefundingstudio.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefundingstudio Instagram: @thefundingstudio Email: melissa@thefundingstudio.org LinkedIn: Melissa Watson Erickson ☀️ Thanks for watching The Morning Show — where community, culture, and connection come to life every week. Your Morning. Our Community. Local Love. ☀️ Follow us on Instagram & YouTube: @OnTheMorningShow ☀️ Catch all episodes streaming at OnTheMorningShow.com, on YouTube, and on ROBAT TV. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:29 Interview Melissa Erickson Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow

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