Raymond Soussa, Cfre Email & Phone Number

I proudly lead Eternal Sparks, the fundraising consultancy I founded in order to provide jobs to people in Lebanon and across the Middle East - while serving impactful organizations across the globe. We have currently raised around $15m since we started. We're experts in grant writing, grant research, major gifts, and events in particular. Please feel free to book a time to chat more: calendly.com/eternalsparksconsultingClients include:Alberta:* IslamicFamily* Fresh Routes* Grow Women Leaders* Al Mustapha Academy* Organization for the Prevention of Violence* ACDC* The Mosquers * Freedom Tree* Amity House * Wings of Hope Africa Ontario:* Epilepsy South Central Ontario* Canadian Digestive Health Foundation* Centre for Mindfulness Studies* PART Canada* NIHWA* Ruh* Naseeha* National Zakat Foundation* Wildlands League* World Multicultural FestivalQuebec:* The Refugee Centre* The Sister Sabria Foundation* Muslims in MediaVancouver:* The Creative Empowerment Association* Foundation for a Path ForwardHalifax: * Ummah SocietyWashington State:* WASAT* Integrity Consulting / Washington State Feeding ProgramDelaware:* Re FoundationCalifornia:* TimeList Group South Carolina: * Driving Force Institute Massachussets: * Arkanum* Look & Feel FabUK:* Admin & More* WaveTrust* HAPANIMorocco:* MCISE

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Proudly manage all fundraising-related initiatives and activities at this esteemed organization - that is very close to my heart.Achievements include: *Increasing the annual revenue of the organization from $3m to $5m*Diversifying fundraising sources namely from foundations / corporations* Co-launching the Community Connections networking events - bringing together professionals from the same trade

Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

London, England, United Kingdom

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canadá

Montreal, Canada Area

•B2B Sales: Selling a high-value online prospect research tool (3,000$/yearsubscription) to clients. Managing all phases of the customer lifecycle, including closing and post-purchase stewardship.•Consulting: Providing expert fundraising, grant research and grant writingconsulting services to clients (Directors of Development of Canadian Charities).•Customer Relationship Management: Managing customers through various stagesof the sales pipeline on CRM softwares Salesforce and Pipedrive.

Montreal, Canada Area

•Lead street and door-to-door campaigns for NGOs such as SUCO, L'Oeuvre Leger, Medecins du Monde, and Oxfam in Montreal.•Coaching and motivating a team of fundraisers.•Contributor to the company's strategy to increase $/h and donor/h metrics.

• Face-to-face fundraising for the Canadian Red Cross.• Interacted with thousands of people, developing my communication skills

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Development Studies

Mobilization of Diaspora for Local Development

Master'S Degree, Management Of Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Engineering