About

From The Heart Fundraising is a fundraising consultancy led by professional benefit auctioneers Hallie Peilet Young, CFRE, BAS, and Jennifer Downes, CFRE, BAS. With a proven track record of raising more than $75 million and helping nonprofits across the country maximize their revenue and deepen donor engagement, we specialize in event consulting, benefit auctioneering, and storytelling strategies that inspire generosity. From gala planning to paddle raise execution, we bring heart, strategy, and high energy to every stage.