Fundraising. Curated.

A division of Yellow Book LLC, Impact Ventures curates unforgettable benefit galas—connecting the right people with the right products, experiences, and causes.

Luxury Experiences Curated for Maximum Impact.

Your Impact Ventures helps nonprofits raise more money through luxury consignment travel packages offered at live and silent auctions. Founded by professional auctioneers and fundraising consultants, we specialize in curating high-demand vacation experiences that excite donors—and drive bids. With decades of combined experience in charity fundraising, we make giving feel like a getaway.

Elevating Your Impact

  • Travel Packages

    Impact Ventures now partners with travel companies that see the value in accessing benefit galas as a gateway to an entirely new client base.

  • Brand Experiences

    Luxury brands invest heavily in marketing to reach the right customers—galas offer the perfect stage to showcase their products and gain meaningful recognition.

  • Book Talent

    After 10 years in the gala world, we know which talent fits which event—from bands and comedians to emcees and auctioneers, we’ll connect you with the perfect match.

  • Consulting

    We bring 10 years of consulting experience—connecting you with a network of trusted professionals in donor strategy, grant writing, and sponsorship development.

Meet the Team


  • Founder

    After graduating from Oxford University, Jamie McDonald spent a decade on Wall Street, including a role as Partner and Portfolio Manager at SAC Capital (now Point72) under Steve Cohen.

    In 2014, he swapped the trading floor for the spotlight, hosting travel series for Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast, as well as finance programs for the Wall Street Journal, LSEG, and Real Vision. A chance turn as a charity auctioneer in 2016 sparked a new passion—one that’s taken him across stages in the U.S. and Europe for nearly a decade.

    Since then, Jamie has helped raise millions for hundreds of nonprofits through his dynamic presence and deep understanding of what drives philanthropic success.


  • Founder

    Harry Santa-Olalla, 'The Fundraising Guy', is a professional auctioneer and experienced fundraising consultant, with a passion and proven ability to help not for profits raise dramatically more revenue throughout campaigns.

    Born and raised in the UK, Harry began his fundraising career in London. He worked closely with many of Europe's largest not for profits, utilizing technology and an engaging methodology to help them raise more at gala benefits. Identifying New York as the fundraising capital of the world, he 'hopped the pond' full time in 2014, and has not looked back since.

    Harry now supports many of the largest not-for-profits stateside, both as a pre-campaign consultant and on stage during the events themselves. Harry has a methodical approach to fundraising; utilizing data from previous years, as well as analysis of event formats and guest demographics to help clients set and challenge their audience to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.

Let’s Talk

Want your brand featured at galas or nonprofit events? We match you with the right cause, the right crowd, and the right moment for maximum impact.