Carl is a true fundraising geek. He is a fierce advocate for professionalism in fundraising, and pushing the sector to not only improve our practices to be more effective, but also to truly value and respect our organisations’ relationships with donors

The stats are compelling when it comes to Carl Young’s success as a fundraiser and nonprofit leader. One of Carl’s biggest achievements was overseeing the growth of Peter Mac’s fledgling face-to-face program to become the main driver of fundraising growth. A well-defined operational plan, straightforward processes and systems, clear KPIs, rigorous due diligence and an emphasis on best practice fundraising provide a strong foundation for Carl’s fundraising team. Championing collaboration, supporting a test-and-learn environment, and keeping staff up to date with new trends add the sauce that led to an FIA Team of the Year award in 2019. Carl is deeply involved in the sector. He is a key figure in the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) and instrumental in implementing the FIA Code. A highly respected fundraiser, he never hesitates to share his expertise and insight with colleagues and peers.

Having the team at Jigsaw at my side when setting up our appeals program for the first time has been so invaluable. Their advice comes from a place of deep knowledge and experience yet is given in a really practical way that makes it easy to understand, communicate to others and implement. Their support has been both strategic and operational, which is just what we needed. There is no “consultant speak”, just really sound guidance which, for us, included a well thought out plan and really detailed steps. Trish and Carl have always been willing to help and to share their golden nuggets of wisdom whenever asked. They really have become an extension of our team.

I had the privilege of hearing Carl speak at the inaugural Face to Face fundraising conference in Vienna, Austria. Carl has immense integrity and a vast amount of knowledge of the fundraising sector. He is very well respected, intelligent and engaging, I am only too happy to recommend him and the work of Jigsaw Fundraising.

Carl led our Campaigns and Regular Giving teams in a workshop, and it was excellent! He guided us to consider areas of challenges, review strategies and offered many fresh perspectives and insights. We enjoyed his genuine passion, benefited from his broad and in-depth industry experience, and appreciated his empathetic approach to empower the team to better our fundraising efforts.

Fundraising and Philanthropy strategies are most effective when it’s designed to meet a charity’s needs, thus driving its mission impact and resulting in sustainable funding commitments. This is why Carl and Jigsaw are always top-of-mind when it comes to seeking high-level strategic F&P advice. To name a few, I was most impressed with Carl’s expertise in coaching senior board directors, mapping a capacity campaign, major donor tactics, integrated fundraising programs health checks, professional development for mid-career staff, and auditing complex donor-giving data – all of which are critically important to a charity’s success. My Board Directors, CEO and I are most impressed with Jigsaw’s professionalism and expertise in delivering a recent capacity campaign assignment. I highly encourage the F&P C-Suite to connect with Carl to explore their business development needs.

Carl Young from Jigsaw Fundraising has been invaluable to our team at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. He conducted a thorough review of our GIW program and provided detailed recommendations for future growth. During the review, Carl led an engaging workshop with our entire fundraising team. Wow, what a great session! Carl skillfully guided us through tricky territory and kept us on track. Carl’s expertise has significantly enhanced our program, and we look forward to the positive impact on our future fundraising efforts.