Peter McDowell

Consultant

Peter McDowell supports Philanthropy Company clients by applying his deep expertise in US philanthropic funding to help organisations assess fundraising opportunities in the US. He has conducted in-depth benchmarking and research to evaluate the potential for American donor support ahead of major campaigns.

A seasoned fundraising executive, Peter has secured millions in donations for non-profits like American Friends of the Louvre, L.A. Dance Project, and GRAMMY-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird. With 30+ years of experience in non-profit leadership and consulting, he has collaborated with OPERA America, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Also a filmmaker, Peter directed and produced Jimmy in Saigon, which premiered at BFI Flare in 2022 and has won 16 awards at 40 international festivals. A sought-after speaker, he has presented at institutions such as the Manhattan School of Music and was a 2016-18 International Fellow at the DeVos Institute of Arts Management.