Who We Serve

For those creating.
For those making it possible.

We work with companies, creative leaders, and philanthropists to build charitable initiatives, guide giving, and support arts and innovation.

Build a philanthropic program

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Companies · Founders · Brands

Make philanthropy part of your business.

Build a charitable program that reflects your values and connects your company with the communities and causes you care about.

Corporate philanthropy · Charitable funds · Program administration

Filmmakers · Artists · Cultural organizations

Build the support behind your work.

Develop the charitable structure, funding strategy, and philanthropic relationships to sustain an eligible creative initiative or a broader body of work.

Fiscal sponsorship · Development strategy · Ongoing advisory

Individuals · Families · People of influence

Give your philanthropy a clear direction.

Translate your interests, resources, and relationships into a considered approach to giving, with experienced counsel to guide your choices.

Private advisory · Giving strategy · Charitable initiatives

Donors · Sponsors · Philanthropic partners

Make meaningful work possible.

Connect with artists, filmmakers, and charitable initiatives that reflect your philanthropic interests, and find the right way to contribute.

Charitable giving · Sponsorship opportunities · Philanthropic insights

Partners & Patrons

Connect your vision with opportunity.

Whether you have a particular initiative in mind or are exploring where your giving could make a difference, there is a place for you in The Funding Studio.

Ready to give?

Explore giving options and how to support The Funding Studio or a specific charitable initiative.

Explore Ways To Give

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Exploring your possibilities?

Receive insights on strategic philanthropic choices and new funding opportunities aligned with your interests and vision.

Share Your Interests

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For teams & conveners, Bring the conversation to your audience.

Bring the conversation
to your audience.

Engage Melissa Watson Erickson, CFRE for workshops, keynotes, and facilitated leadership sessions on philanthropic literacy, fundraising, and the responsibilities, ethics, and etiquette of giving and receiving.

Inquire About Workshops & Speaking

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For those creating. For those making it possible.