
Show your donors you mean business!
Every template, training, and coaching track at The Funding Studio is designed and led by a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). That means proven methodology, ethical practice, and results you can trust.
We are a highly selective organization, and every project we include reflects the care, discernment, and intention behind our work. Our model is designed to support a limited number of projects so we can offer a more considered, hands-on, and relationship-driven approach.
When we choose to work with a project, we are not simply offering support. We are extending the partnership, reputation, relationships, and trust of The Funding Studio.
Our approach is rooted in thoughtful alignment. We look for projects that are prepared to engage fundraising with care, accountability, and appreciation for the donor experience.
The Funding Studio supports artists, filmmakers, nonprofits, and creative entrepreneurs in building sustainable philanthropic revenue through professional fiscal sponsorship, fundraising strategy, and prospect development.
We create the fundraising infrastructure, messaging, donor strategy, and collateral your project needs to move forward with a cohesive, donor-centered strategy in place. Each element is developed to strengthen your positioning, clarify your message, and give donors, sponsors, and funders a clear reason to participate in your work.
Our approach is strengthened by access to a proprietary database of more than 55,000 philanthropic individuals, foundations, corporations, donor-advised fund relationships, and mission-aligned funding prospects. This allows us to identify supporters whose interests align with your work, rather than relying only on your existing network.
Through fiscal sponsorship and strategic fundraising infrastructure, The Funding Studio positions your project to receive cash gifts, grants, corporate support, donor-advised fund grants, and more sophisticated forms of philanthropy such as gifts of art, stock, or retirement assetts.
Because most wealth is not held in cash, projects seeking transformational support need the right structure, language, collateral, and outreach strategy to engage donors around appreciated assets, planned gifts, and other complex giving opportunities.
I took your class last Friday, and I wanted to thank you for opening my eyes to all sorts of funding resources and techniques I never knew existed! It was truly one of the most information-packed, useful hours of my film education.
- Aubrey C Filmmaker/Editor
You are such a gift, Melissa, and we need you and your special kind of spirit in this challenging world!!!!
- Katie H

Build the foundation for philanthropic fundraising. In this session, we clarify your mission, vision, current revenue strategy, and true project expenses so you can move beyond grants and galas into a more comprehensive philanthropic fundraising plan.
Leverage The Funding Studio's proprietary database of 55,000 + philanthropic prospects to identify mission-aligned supporters. We will then develop a strategic cultivation plan designed to turn introductions into long-term relationships that give year after year to support the arc of your creative career.
Build a fundraising strategy grounded in financial sustainability. Align your budget, revenue goals, and fundraising metrics to create a practical roadmap that supports growth, demonstrates impact, and positions your organization for long-term success.
Tell a compelling story that inspires people to give. Receive a complete suite of donor-centered fundraising collateral, messaging, and outreach tools that create a consistent philanthropic narrative across grants, sponsorships, major gifts, recurring giving, and donor communications.
An experienced and credentialed fundraising executive becomes part of your team. Through ongoing strategic guidance, campaign management, prospect research, and donor preparation, The Funding Studio serves as your fractional Chief Development Officer, providing executive-level fundraising leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.

$98 monthly
501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsorship Eligibility
Accept tax‑deductible donations and apply for grants under our IRS‑recognized umbrella.
Twice‑Monthly Group Mentorship Calls
Live coaching to ask questions, get feedback, and stay accountable with fellow creatives.
Private Slack Community
Swap wins, roadblocks, and resources with a network of like‑minded makers and innovators.
Fundraising Resource Library
Templates, guides, and tools to help you fund your work.
AZ Impact for Good Membership
Access nonprofit learning, community, and opportunities.
Grant Database
Searchable database of grants for your project.
Class Library & Signature Programs
On‑demand access to prior live classes on fundraising, marketing, and donor relations.

$998 monthly
Everything in Studio Sessions, plus:
Personalized Strategy Meetings
Up to 4 hours per month of concierge consulting
Project management
Metrics: Track KPIs and measure results
Accountability: Turn ideas into plans with deadlines
Email, Slack, and video conference support
Membership with The Funding Studio includes access to shared fundraising and visibility opportunities that help projects benefit from being part of a broader creative and philanthropic community.
Depending on fit and timing, projects may be included in:
These collective efforts are designed to expand visibility, strengthen donor engagement, and create added fundraising momentum for participating projects. Participation may vary based on organizational priorities, campaign strategy, project readiness, and overall alignment.

Yes. Our curriculum, templates, and coaching tracks are built and overseen by a Certified Fund Raising Executive.
CFRE is an independent professional credential, earned through experience, education, an ethics commitment, and a comprehensive exam.
Absolutely. Start where you are and adjust as your project grows.
No. With fiscal sponsorship, you can receive charitable gifts and apply for grants while operating your project without forming a standalone 501(c)(3).
Yes, fiscal sponsorship is only available to projects with an active subscription. This ensures you have access to the tools, resources, and support needed to successfully reach your fundraising goals.
If you already have a fiscal sponsor (and many of our projects do), you can still take advantage of our fundraising services. We specialize in helping creative projects build strong donor pipelines and secure sustainable funding, whether or not we’re acting as the sponsor.
Tell us about your project and timeline.
We’ll recommend the membership tier and training path to get you moving.
The Funding Studio
6235 S Country CLub Way Tempe, AZ 85283
