Harry Santa-Olalla Auctioneer Auctioneer from New York City, NY

Harry is one of the leading benefit auctioneers in the United States; an experienced fundraising consultant with a passion and proven ability to help not for profits raise more through their auctions and pledge drives. Born and raised in the UK, Harry began his fundraising career in London where he worked closely with many of Europe's largest not for profits. 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. Clients include: UNICEF, American Heart Association, amfAR, Human Rights Watch, St Jude. Children's Research Hospital, Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation, Anna Wintour’s God’s Love We Deliver, and many many more. Harry has a methodical approach to fundraising; utilizing data from previous years, as well as analysis of event formats and guest demographic to help clients challenge their audience to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. He prides himself on maximizing audience participation and has a unique ability to tastefully draw something out of everyone, uniting rooms to a common fundraising goal, coupled with integrity and a sharp wit. Harry has a 96% client retention rate over the past 5 years.