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🌟 It's Proposal Time! 🌟 No, we don’t mean the marriage kind (at least not on our website, we hope)! Constellation is thrilled to unveil a new feature: Hirers - nonprofits, foundations, and recruiters for nonprofit consultants can now post RFPs (Requests for Proposals) for just $50 per post per month. These opportunities will reach our growing pool of almost 500 talented BIPOC consultants! Consultants, get ready to browse RFPs on our homepage and submit your proposals straight to Hirers. If you're not yet a member, join Constellation today and become a valued part of our diverse and dynamic community! Join now: https://lnkd.in/gZjz2_Es

Meet Cynthia N. Cortez! With 13+ years of experience, Cynthia has consulted for higher education, nonprofits, and government agencies by applying her skills in organizational change management, strategic planning, and program evaluation. She’s led transformative programs that elevate the needs of historically underinvested communities and embraces healing-centered leadership. A first-generation professional from northeast LA, Cynthia holds a degree in Peace & Conflict Studies from University of California, Berkeley and a Master's in Social Research Methodology from UCLA. She’s also an alum of The Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Program. Fun Fact: Cynthia’s passion for karaoke and singing! While Cynthia sings her heart out at her next Karaoke weekend, we’ve been singing praises about her latest Constellation Blog Post “Consultant to Consultant: How We Work Together”! Go give it a read now: https://lnkd.in/gpCXPB2Z

Meet Cynthia Pong, JD! As the Founder and CEO of Embrace Change, Cynthia empowers women of color leaders to reach positions of power. Leading an elite, all-BIPOC team, she provides specialized coaching that has propelled clients to prestigious fellowships, promotions, and top graduate admissions. Cynthia is also the author of Don’t Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color and a LinkedIn Top Voice for Career and Job Search. Her award-winning Leadership Accelerator program has transformed countless careers. Cynthia has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, NBCUniversal, CBS, and more! Fun Fact: Cynthia is a recent and tardy-to-the-party Knicks fan! While she’s eating hot dogs and enjoying her next Knicks game, she also casually knocked her recent Constellation blog post out the park! Read it now: https://lnkd.in/guqtSJdz

“As I began working with consultants and clients I didn’t know, I had to adjust my expectations quickly. Telling a client we may not be a good fit is one thing. But recognizing that another consultant, who is also grinding, may not be the right experience for you—that brings up conflicting emotions." Cynthia N. Cortez’s insightful article dives deep into the depths of consultant-to-consultant relationships and brings forth some interesting observations and sound advice! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gpCXPB2Z

In her latest blog post, Bix Gabriel gives a fun twist to the old Mastercard “Priceless” ads and explores unique, priceless qualities we all look to bring to the table as nonprofit consultants. She’s asking: what makes you “priceless”? Drop your answer in the comments and share the “priceless” quality you believe you bring—and look for in others! Read the whole article here:  https://lnkd.in/gS7RQD2N #Consulting #Nonprofit #BIPOC #Priceless #consultantOfColor #constellation

Nonprofit Consulting Friends — here’s a don’t-miss opportunity! The first annual Nonprofit Professionals of Color C3 Convention is happening on October 13th, and our very own Bix Gabriel (Founder of Take Two Services & Constellation) will be speaking alongside Constellation members Melissa Shillingford, Cynthia Reddrick, MA, and Jessie Lee! They'll join a lineup of incredible speakers from diverse fields and backgrounds. This year's convention offers a special Consultant Track for BIPOC consultants to: •⁠ Strengthen your business & grow your client base •⁠ Learn how to secure government contracts •⁠ Join exclusive coalitions & directories •⁠ Network with like-minded professionals You don’t want to miss this! Check out the details in the flier and register now: https://lnkd.in/e_kmnZNF #NPOCConvention #BIPOCConsultants #ConstellationLeadership

“If there are clients, communities, and causes we could be supporting––and they don’t know about us because we haven’t put in the thought, effort, and reps to increase our visibility, that’s on us.” Cynthia Pong, JD's insightful article speaks about why visibility as a consultant of color matters and illustrates several useful ways to elevate your presence and impact in the industry! Check it out now: https://lnkd.in/guqtSJdz

Attention Hirers! Our pool of incredible #BIPOC consultants keeps growing, so jump in and find yourself a star today! Nonprofits, foundations & recruiters for nonprofit consultants can post RFPs (Requests for Proposals) for just $50 per post per month, reaching our experienced and talented community of 560+ BIPOC consultants! https://lnkd.in/gZjz2_Es #constellation #nonprofit #consultantsofcolor #hirer #hirers

We’ve pointed our telescopes at an exciting new prospect - Instagram! If you’re on Instagram, give @constellation_directory a follow and stay updated with everything our directory of #BIPOC nonprofit consultants is up to, including the latest blogs, Consultant highlights, RFP opportunities, and lots more! See you all on the ‘gram! #Constellation #Instagram #ConsultantsOfColor #Consultant

"You do what you do well, and it helps nonprofit organizations continue to do what they do well. On the best days, it really is a win-win. I can’t say that everyone who works at a nonprofit is a superhero or saint, but it’s pretty amazing to know the majority of my professional community consists of people who are working to make their corner of the world better." - Bix Gabriel Read the full article for more wonderful insights into her rich experience working as a nonprofit consultant!