We offer a variety of services, predominantly to arts organizations:

FUNDRAISING CONSULTING

Peter McDowell is a seasoned fundraising expert with a proven track record of raising millions of dollars in prestigious roles at organizations like Eighth Blackbird and American Friends of the Louvre. Specializing in both individual giving and major gifts, Peter brings a strategic, results-driven approach to fundraising that delivers impactful outcomes.

With deep expertise in virtual and in-person events, online fundraising, grant writing, and overall development strategy, Peter offers tailored consulting services designed to elevate your organization’s fundraising efforts. His approach combines innovative techniques with tried-and-true methods, ensuring success across all areas of development.

Peter also leads specialized classes in Fundraising for Filmmakers, equipping creatives with the skills needed to fund their projects and initiatives. Recent clients include high-profile institutions such as L.A. Dance Project and the Royal Academy of Arts in London, reflecting his ability to support both arts organizations and international cultural landmarks.

Whether you’re looking to amplify individual contributions, secure major gifts, or revamp your entire development strategy, Peter McDowell provides the expertise and guidance to help you achieve your fundraising goals with precision and success.

Hourly Strategic Consultations

We take a holistic look at goals and offer coaching on fundraising, marketing and PR materials, developing an online presence, evaluating audio and video samples, creating a network, touring, recording, and referrals,.

For arts organizations we provide coaching and strategic planning in the areas of fundraising, marketing, artistic planning, board and personnel development, and program management.

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Self Promotion for Performing Artists Workshops

Now available online, Peter leads workshops on artist entrepreneurship topics including “Self-Promotion for Performing Artists” which he has presented at Eastman School of Music, The Colburn School, Manhattan School of Music, the Creative Chicago Expo, Old Town School of Folk Music, Northwestern University, APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals), and the Arts Council of Rockland, NY. He is available to lead workshops or serve on panels on this or other topics upon inquiry. He has recently served on panels at APAP|NYC, Chamber Music America, and at the Eastman School of Music. Contact Us for more information about fee and availability.

Web sites through PerformSites

Through PerformSites, we help artists and arts organizations develop high quality, affordable WordPress web sites that they can fully update and maintain after the site has been launched. We also provide webhosting through HelloAri hosting.

PUBLIC RELATIONS / COMMUNICATIONS

Since 2009, PMAC has launched hundreds of successful PR campaigns for live performances and album releases. Supporting both self-released albums as well as labels releases in the genres of classical, new music, and jazz, we’ve led publicity activities for live performances in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle and elsewhere for concerts in venues such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Chicago’s Symphony Center, as well as smaller venues.

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