About
Elsa Gomes Bondlow is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in philanthropy and social impact.
A trusted advisor to donors, she champions long-term, community-led change in underfunded and underrepresented areas and brings a deep commitment to equity, working to amplify marginalized voices and turn grassroots aspirations into reality.
Elsa is a natural connector and global bridge-builder who is happiest helping individuals, nonprofits, and corporations engage funders in solidarity-driven, impactful giving.
Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, she now lives near Boston, MA, with her husband and child.
Current Projects
HALO Initiatives
In 2025, Elsa officially launched HALO Initiatives with Co-Founder Brendan Little and in partnership with the Boston BullPen Project Inc., the City of Boston, and the Boston Public Health Commission. This fund supports individuals in Boston who have lost a loved one to opioid overdose.
Ripple Acts
In 2023, Ripple Acts was launched with the aim to effectively unveil, activate, and channel positive resources and investment into often overlooked and underserved communities.
Lindauer Global
In 2022, Elsa initiated her consultancy at Lindauer Global an Executive Search and Talent management firm that has been an industry leader for the last for over 25 years.
Emplify
In 2021 Elsa collaborated on the creation of a start-up social venture company, Emplify (as in amplifying empathy) that uses experiential learning to provide growth experiences to individuals and organizations. Emplify was created to bridge socially constructed differences between people giving them self-awareness tools, so they can understand each other better.
Social Equity Access Fund
In 2020, Elsa co-founded the Social Equity Access Fund. This direct giving project is based on relational trust-based philanthropy, and equitable financial resources distribution for basic needs.
Ripple Acts Is Based On The Theory Of Change
This social ripple effect model showcases the investments and synergy needed to create large-scale social change in communities. If we analyze the root causes of the pressing issues affecting us, most of them can be tackled through investment and generosity designed to lead to social impact.
Together, we can co-create an environment that supports systemic change, by sharing resources with organizations and individual leaders that most need assets to fully fulfill their potential.
By giving, we can create a chain reaction to stimulate collective power, connect resources to opportunities, and foster active collaboration that leads to long lasting change.
My Mission
is to unveil, utilize, and channel resources for the community effectively.
I amplify voices and promote giving in strategic and equitable ways through partnerships, networking, training and consultations.
My Vision
is to be a bridge between means and needs.
I guide donors toward giving that offers solutions, affects change, develops trust and makes tangible strides towards equity while inspiring others to make an impact. I hope to model and encourage others to offer their time, treasure and talents to build better communities.