COMMUNITY, CONNECTION, creativity.
CHELSEY LOWE
philanthropy advisor & art advocate
Community. Capital. Creativity.
Community. Capital. Creativity.
Capital takes many forms: financial, human, cultural, and social. Too often, the same communities are locked out of it all.
I work with foundations, nonprofits, corporations, and social enterprises to change that, through grant-making, program design, and creative activations that open doors to build more equitable economies.
Experience
With over a decade of experience in philanthropy, community investment, and program management, I develop social impact initiatives that expand access to capital, career opportunities, and resources.
My work spans workforce trainings, small business development, technology, health equity, and the creative economy in communities across the United States & Africa.
Below are highlights from past projects:
Chelsey Lowe conference presentation on access to capital
Art & culture workshop hosted by Chelsey Lowe
Art for Mental Health
An ancestral inspired art therapy project showcasing Black people at rest.
Watch the program recap of the Well City Challenge - a social impact incubator & community outreach campaign for millennial health led by Chelsey Lowe
Watch Chelsey Lowe moderate this virtual webinar on tech advances in healthcare.
About
Chelsey Lowe is a philanthropy advisor and consultant with nearly 15 years of experience working with foundations, nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations. Her work utilizes workforce development and entrepreneurship to support economic development.
Chelsey has partnered with organizations like the U.S. Department of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, and The Vanguard Group. Throughout her career, she’s connected over 100 nonprofits to nearly $25 million in grants. Beyond grant-making, Chelsey has facilitated a program connecting construction-related SMEs to procurement and capital opportunities, led a pitch competition and incubator for mental health startups, and produced a podcast highlighting Black women founders scaling technology businesses.
Chelsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Geography & Urban Studies from Temple University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Management in African Philanthropy at Wits Business School in Johannesburg, where her research focuses on philanthropy, the visual arts, and women’s career development in South Africa. Learn more via LinkedIn.