We are immensely grateful for the unparalleled support and expertise provided by Constantian Strategies in elevating our business development processes. Chris’ comprehensive training series and coaching, tools, and frameworks have been instrumental in refining our approach to capture and positioning, setting us apart in a competitive landscape. Chris Constantian has been a pivotal force behind our team's enhanced effectiveness, playing a critical role in our 100% success rate on all bids since his involvement. His dedication and insight have not only driven our success but also instilled a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within our organization. We cannot overstate the value of their contribution to our achievements.

I have had the privilege of working with Chris for more than ten years in different capacities, from Perkins International to Chris serving as an Advisory Board member with Inclusive Development Partners (IDP).  His knowledge of fundraising and strategic planning is unsurpassed in the industry.  He is the best at what he does, and I am lucky to have learned from his commitment, expertise, and highly tuned-technical skills. On top of all of that, he is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Few have a more comprehensive grasp of business development than Chris, from organizational growth strategy, to capture planning, to the tactics and details of proposal development. Recalling his guidance to writers as a past colleague, I engaged Chris as a consultant to deliver a training course for our primary proposal writers, focused on linking the background/problem statement to the technical strategy and component design. We worked collaboratively to design the training, building on Chris’ knowledge of the NOSE approach, and strengthened the persuasive writing skills of 10 staff. His clear examples and engaging exercises resonated with the participants and we still use his training materials now.

Chris is a genius strategist. I especially recommend his trainings because they helped my team and me learn how to cut through the noise, organize around a clear strategy, and demonstrate a clear benefit to the client in our proposals. The trainings work. Chris is also a fantastic reviewer. He offers tangible feedback that sets good proposals on a path to becoming winning proposals. With his guidance, we were able to win bids in new areas of work with new clients.

I had the pleasure of working with Chris (Constantian Strategies) over several months during his signature training program and continue to rely on his expertise for proposal coaching and proposal reviews on our anticipated and live bids. Having worked together for over a year, his strategic insights, thoughtful facilitation, and deep understanding of targeted funder win theme approaches were invaluable, helping us take a cohort of 50 high-touch staff members and build their capacity in improved business development. His guidance not only strengthens our proposals but also enhances our overall organizational approach to strategy, communication, and vision. We work with dozens of consultants across our large public health organization but we routinely rely on Chris alone for our highest priority, most critical work. If you need to win, he's the person you call. I highly recommend Constantian Strategies for the exceptional support, and the dedication to helping teams succeed.

Chris is without doubt the most outstanding business development professional I’ve met in my life. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of US government processes, markets and people, and gave my organisation excellent advice on how to navigate such a complex area. He also has a unique way of bringing life, interest and humour to the most arcane details (which can be hugely important in government contracts) as only someone who has a very deep understanding of a subject can. This also means that he’s a joy to work with: I’ve enjoyed (and can remember) every conversation over the past 15 years. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Chris and I worked together for multiple years on a high stakes set of procurements that were among the largest and most challenging the industry had faced. We couldn’t have done it without him. Chris' coaching and course transformed our team's new business approaches and elevated my skills and those of my team. In our 1:1 sessions, he offered practical and specific solutions for every new business challenge. His templates and strategies covered every facet of the business development cycle, from strategic planning to crafting compelling CVs. Notably, his structured approach to win themes and proposal strategies has become our standard, consistently delivering responsive and winning proposals. He's an engaging and effective facilitator, using relatable real-life examples to explain complex topics.

At my organization, our BD IQ was uneven at best. Nearly a year after Chris led a 15 session training series, we already seeing a return on this investment. Our win rate is higher, our quality has improved, and most importantly my team and colleagues feel more confident in taking on line roles. With Chris, you don't just get a product - you get a partner and coach. This is important at organizations like ours where one-off training isn't sufficient to change behavior and grow BD skillets. Chris is always on hand to sustain training, coach our staff, and help us in leadership be better BD trainers/champions.

Chris has been a fantastic partner for all aspects of business development - and has been a critical part of our 'leveling up' our BD game. Chris' multi-course training session on BD, attended by 40+ team members across the organization, has been nothing short of transformative. Across the board, this training was exceptionally well received, including multiple people at all levels telling me that this was "the most useful training they have ever taken." The knowledge and insights gained from the sessions continue to resonate with our team, and I regularly see staff referring back to the material, applying its principles in real-time strategic decisions. In addition to this, we have continued to engage Chris on a strategic basis (review of key bids, etc.) and his insights have been invaluable, providing critical expertise and enhancing the quality of our submissions. Constantian Strategies has truly been a vital partner in elevating our BD capabilities, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration. 

Chris is an outstanding business development professional.  He takes a highly strategic and thoughtful approach that aligns client capabilities with funding opportunities. He is also a world-class proposal writer with an impressive track record of wins.

I have had the pleasure of working with Chris for approximately fifteen years in various capacities. He is an exceptional business development resource, demonstrating remarkable versatility and a comprehensive skill set. His aptitude as a strategist, trainer, and mentor is commendable. Chris is among the most proficient proposal technicians I have encountered. Chris can thoroughly analyze solicitations and provide invaluable actionable feedback on proposals. His insights in this area are exceptional. 

I led business development at a growing sustainability advisory and impact firm for several years. As we moved to a stage where we needed more efficiency and consistency, we engaged Chris Constantian to help us develop tailored systems for smarter business development. He provided a suite of highly sophisticated and thoughtful services and stood out compared to his competitors as a business development services provider. Chris provided direct mentorship and coaching to up-and-coming staff on proposal writing, strategy development, and pitching to funders. A charismatic and skilled trainer, he also delivered engaging workshops and trainings on critical functions such as proposal quality assurance and process best practices. These were very well attended and received, including among company leadership at the seniormost level. Finally, Chris guided us through developing our own opportunity analysis and bid/no-bid assessment methodology and win theme development that significantly improved our organizational capacity to more strategically select the right business opportunities. This made us much more prepared for intense periods of proposal development. Not only were his services invaluable, but his level of sophistication and nuance stood out within a niche industry; I am certain his services are highly transferable to other sectors. 

We brought on Constantian Strategies to conduct nine training sessions over the course of a month. I couldn’t be happier with the quality of each training! They exceeded expectations. Some of the key strengths of the training: 1) The course material represents relevant, proven best practices based on experience across multiple implementers and industry best practices. We looked at trainings from other potential vendors, but they were almost always based on the way that person(s) had learned it at company X—a single perspective. Chris’ experience is more varied, which reinforces universal applicability of the materials and ability to adapt to our own company needs. 2) The trainings themselves are well organized and sequenced, which helps to reinforce concepts from previous sessions. 3) Chris is a natural trainer—enthusiastic and engaging. His authentic passion paired with the quality of the material won over our handful of initial skeptics. It made for productive, participatory sessions. 4) The fact that we were able to keep the materials forever after the training was a huge factor. It will enable us to continue building our in-house capacity as we grow. In short, excellent, quality trainings. Strongly recommend.

Chris empowers teams to build winning proposals by mastering strategy development, root cause analysis, and compelling win themes, all through an approachable and comprehensive training and coaching curriculum. He quickly became the gold standard proposal reviewer for our organization and modeled and mentored others to offer the same critical and constructive reviews. Chris energizes teams with his passionate facilitation and clear communication, relentlessly driving them towards the best possible final product. As a seasoned BD professional, he strategically adapts and optimizes support to meet time and resource constraints. He brings order, structure, and strategic focus to both the proposal process and the final deliverables.

I had the pleasure of working with Chris as a Strategic Advisor for our small business. His guidance on new business development and organizational growth was instrumental in shaping our direction and expanding our impact. As a member of our advisory board, he brought invaluable insight, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to our mission. His contributions helped position our company for success in a complex and evolving global landscape.

I've worked with Chris for a decade and have personally benefited from his deep-dive BD training seminars, in-depth proposal reviews, and thoughtful mentorship. As a proposal writer, I appreciate how Chris facilitates strategy sessions and win theme discussions: he is collaborative, clear, and always able to nimbly steer the discussion back to the "so what?" to help teams pinpoint the crux of their technical approach and value-add. When reviewing proposals, Chris goes above and beyond by providing both in-line edits and suggestions across all sections, as well as big-picture guidance on how to make the bid as compelling and competitive as possible before submission. His feedback is always actionable and solution-oriented, which again, I appreciate as a writer. I would wholeheartedly recommend Chris for all things BD-related!

I highly recommend Chris Constantian for any training or professional development needs. He delivered several training sessions for our organization, each of which was exceptionally well-received. Chris's deep expertise and experience were evident in every session, and he skillfully crafted scenarios and activities that not only challenged participants but also fostered meaningful discussion. He has a unique ability to engage and connect with his audience, ensuring the content is both relevant and impactful. Additionally, Chris is an absolute pleasure to work with—he is highly collaborative and always willing to tailor his approach to meet the specific needs of our organization. Working with him has been a fantastic experience, and I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Every time I've worked with Constantian Strategies, I've learned something, I've had fun, and my company won! Chris's comprehensive training offerings are engaging and informative, and he worked with my team to customize the content to meet our company needs. His thoughtful and thorough proposal reviews helped me dramatically improve the quality of proposals I wrote.  With his deep business development expertise and interpersonal skills, he is exceptionally effective at strengthening his clients' business development operations.

Working with Chris is an absolute pleasure. He is one of the best in the business at helping organizations craft and submit compelling, responsive, and high-quality proposals. As a technical writer, I have greatly valued his problem-solving skills, keen insights into what will impress different donors, and meticulous approach to proposal reviews. Chris’ mentorship and coaching have been instrumental in my growth as a business development professional. His ability to facilitate strategy sessions has strengthened our proposals by helping to design creative and innovative approaches that align with donors’ priorities. His positive, “can-do” attitude and solutions-oriented mindset keep teams motivated, even under pressure, while his collaborative approach, attention to detail, and depth of experience make Chris a trusted guide throughout the intensive proposal development process.

Chris Constantian helped us improve every aspect of our business development process. He provided everything from training for technical staff supporting proposals to one-on-one coaching for BD staff. His workshops, training materials, and reviews took our proposals to the next level and helped us secure several multi-million dollar government contracts. On a personal level, he has given me priceless advice that has helped me advance my career in business development and proposal management. I went from an entry-level coordinator to a senior proposal manager in under three years thanks to his mentorship.

I've worked with Chris for years, supporting clients strategy development and business development training. He is the very best in this business, and brings clients huge value and workable plans for winning. I am excited to see his latest role in helping organizations navigate the new world of funding for global assistance.

Chris is a patient and thorough coach and really helped us build skills and strategy. Business development with new clients can be intimidating, but Chris breaks it down into manageable steps!

Chris is an incredibly talented and dynamic trainer - making content accessible to staff new to BD while also providing new perspectives and ideas for senior BD experts. Every topic covered from capture to writing was presented with an ease that only comes from deep expertise. He is able to address questions with compelling, contextual examples and grounds content in a solid knowledge of the market and BD trends. Staff referred to his training extensively after and applied content immediately, helping strengthen our design approach for large USAID bids. As a technical reviewer, he brought deep donor expertise and fresh perspectives on how to maximize scoring, revisit structure, and comply more fully to the solicitation. He is skilled at both high-level strategic thinking and as well as flagging the small details from the solicitation. Every proposal was better as a result of his review.

Chris Constantian is a trusted advisor and collaborative partner who consistently tailors his support to align with each organization's unique goals and challenges. His extensive experience in strengthening business development capabilities—especially in proposal development—can be a true game changer for organizations operating in the federal space. If your team is looking for engaging or hands-on proposal support, I highly recommend Chris.

I highly recommend Chris Constantian for his sharp strategic insights and invaluable contributions to my organization’s growth journey. From strengthening our business development processes and enhancing live proposals with actionable fixes, to delivering engaging, insightful trainings, Chris’ impact was both immediate and lasting. His dedication to our mission, responsiveness in moments of need, and ability to earn the trust of diverse teams truly sets him apart as a trusted and respected partner.

I’ve attended many business development trainings in my 25-year career. Chris’ course was by far the most insightful, engaging, and practical. I immediately began applying his tips and techniques, which sharpened my proposal writing skills. Before joining the course, I dreaded the month-long virtual format. But Chris' boundless energy, depth of knowledge, and passion for his craft made the experience immersive and enjoyable — I hardly noticed it was online! Chris is an exceptional trainer and practitioner who has crafted a curriculum with immediate real-world applicability, packed with practical examples and thoughtful exercises. I recommend his courses in a heartbeat to anyone looking to elevate their business development skills.

Constantian offers truly transformative business development trainings that are somehow appropriate for staff at all skill and experience levels - even those with substantial past work on proposals walked away from each training with deeper understanding. Not only that, staff RAVED about the trainings to me - they still talk about how engaging and energizing Chris is as an instructor. The trainings provide hundreds of best practices and custom tools that push proposal teams to really dig into what it takes to win. As BD director, I so appreciated how Constantian worked with us to identify the right training modules for our trainee set, and to schedule them in a sequence that worked for us. I could not recommend Constantian more highly for federal government business development trainings.

I can't recommend Chris more highly. His training technique and materials are the best out there. He truly understands the challenges faced by teams breaking into new clients and donors balanced with the knowledge and expertise of what US government agencies are actually looking for.

I have worked with Chris as a colleague and consultant for the past five years on numerous new business opportunities. Chris has an outstanding knowledge of the grant writing process. I particularly appreciated his ability to understand exactly what a donor is ‘looking for’ in their request for applications and his honest, detailed proposal reviews. Thanks to Chris’s expertise we won many multi-million-dollar grants.

Chris was wonderful to work with and his depth of knowledge and willingness to share critical feedback, suggestions, and ideas on how we could strengthen our approaches in proposals helped our team tremendously. Chris was able to provide coaching to our team and bring out critical content for our win themes. He also helped to contextualize the client needs in a way that helped us bridge our organizations value proposition with key client priorities.

Chris always made us better. He provided key insights into what our clients were looking for, helped us craft winning messages for them, and provided excellent feedback and guidance during all stages of the proposal process. On top of that, Chris did not offer one-size-fits-all services. He adjusted his level of input and guidance based on the scope and scale of our needs, providing excellent value no matter the scale of his involvement.

Chris was an absolute pleasure to work with.  His guidance and suggestions during our proposal process were always tailored to the specific needs of the client and program, and supported the development of key messages and win themes that helped us to be a better organization. His depth of knowledge and insightful feedback were instrumental in helping us to develop unique and well-crafted proposals which helped to increase our value proposition to potential clients.

Throughout my business development career, Chris is always who I’ve called when I cannot make a decision on a partnering strategy, when all of my value propositions are coming up dull, or when I need someone to review my own writing. Chris’ clients both benefit from his expertise in the moment and are forever changed by his focus on capacity development. He has a unique ability to both elicit your best ideas from you while adding to them the benefit of his extensive expertise, guaranteeing that the answers you produce together are unique and, more importantly, right. Chris takes complex ideas in business development strategy and makes them approachable, ensuring that your unique flare as an organization and writer is never lost, only elevated.

Chris brought our small business an invaluable mix of strategic thinking, coaching in skills development, and tactical problem-solving. He is the rare consultant who makes your problems his own problems - Chris doesn't rest until you have a solution in hand that works for you and your team.

Chris is hands-down the best trainer and advisor I’ve ever had. He brings clarity to complexity in the often-overwhelming world of business development. I’ve been writing proposals for a long time, but what I learned from Chris stepped up my game several notches. He knows what it takes to win, and will provide you with insights, processes, and tools to get you there. I truly can’t recommend Chris highly enough—he is the essential guide we all need!