For Immediate Release: Oct. 9, 2025
Honey Creek Studios is pleased to announce we have entered into a partnership with The Funding Studio for our ongoing and future fundraising efforts.
The Funding Studio is led by Melissa Watson Erickson, CFRE, MSOL, aPHR, a dynamic leader in the nonprofit sector, serving as the Founder and Executive Director. The Funding Studio is Arizona’s only professional fiscal sponsor organization dedicated to arts and innovation.
With a career spanning over a decade, Melissa has been instrumental in empowering filmmakers, artists, and social entrepreneurs to secure philanthropic funding for projects that tell regional stories and drive positive change. Under her leadership, The Funding Studio has become a beacon for creative projects and social enterprises, offering fiscal sponsorship and strategic fundraising consulting services.
Honey Creek Founder David Risotto:
“We can’t wait to get to work with Melissa Watson Erickson and The Funding Studio. They will be a strong hand of trusted assistance in funding management, and helping us access corporate and private funding. This will help us take Honey Creek Studios to the next level.”
Honey Creek Studios is excited to enter into this partnership. Stay tuned for more details as we plan next steps.