Eternal Sparks Consulting is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to helping impactful organizations achieve financial sustainability. With a passion for making a meaningful difference, our skilled consultants work with non-profits and social enterprises worldwide, primarily in the US, Canada, and the UK. We believe in transparency, accountability, and building meaningful relationships with our clients, who share our values. At Eternal Sparks Consulting, we are driven by a desire to create a better world and provide long-lasting solutions for organizations to flourish.

Eternal Sparks Consulting is the brainchild of our founder, Ray Soussa, whose journey in the non-profit sector has been marked by passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of making a difference.

Ray’s story began during his studies in industrial engineering at Concordia University. Seeking employment, Ray took up a position as a face-to-face fundraiser, initially out of necessity. Little did he know that this experience would shape his entire career trajectory.

Working with the Canadian Red Cross, Ray discovered a  passion for the non-profit sector. He ended up working in face-to-face fundraising for multiple organizations, which not only honed his presentation and communication skills but also fostered personal growth. 

However, the demanding nature of the job eventually led Ray to seek new avenues. He joined Ajah, a company specializing in selling prospect research tools for charities. Over the course of three years, Ray became an expert in grant research, delving deep into the world of funding opportunities for non-profit organizations.

Driven by a desire to have a more direct impact on nonprofits, Ray began applying for fundraising positions and secured various roles. He successfully wrote grants, although he started with smaller ones. His career took a significant leap when he joined IslamicFamily, propelling them upward as a fundraiser.

While working part-time with IslamiFamily and taking on contract jobs, Ray realized that it was time to forge his own path. The idea of opening a company began to take shape, especially during their time in Lebanon, where he was supported by Adam – one of Ray’s best friends and ESC’s current Senior Fundraising Consultant. 

Ray’s vision was twofold: to provide job opportunities to the people of Lebanon and to offer exceptional services to non-profits in the West. The name “Eternal Sparks” was born out of brainstorming sessions on Ray’s living room couch in Lebanon, with Adam.

Initially, it was just Ray and Adam, dedicating their efforts to a handful of clients for several months. However, their expertise, dedication, and client satisfaction led to a rapid expansion. In January, they acquired a significant number of new clients.

Today, Eternal Sparks Consulting stands as a team of experienced fundraisers who have collectively raised over $10 million for non-profit organizations across North America. Our goal is simple yet powerful: to provide affordable and high-quality fundraising services to nonprofits, particularly in the wake of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

With extensive experience working with government, corporate, and foundation grants, we have made an impact in various sectors, including the health, social services, education, international development, and arts sectors. Furthermore, our bilingual capabilities in English and French allow us to serve a wider range of organizations.

At Eternal Sparks Consulting, we are driven by our unwavering commitment to empowering nonprofits and helping them achieve their goals. We believe that together, we can ignite eternal sparks of positive change in the world.