We believe when courage, calling, and capital align, communities are transformed.
Across the country, organizations serving women and girls are doing extraordinary work in the areas of safety, stability, healing, economic mobility, leadership, education, and family support.
Yet many of these organizations are underfunded, under resourced, and over extended while carrying some of the most urgent and sacred work in our communities.
The Esther Commission exists to help close that gap.
Inspired by the courage and strategic wisdom of Esther, we help mission-driven leaders with the philanthropic strategy, funding infrastructure, and leadership counsel needed to fulfill their calling with strength and sustainability.
Esther, the advocate
Strategic. Courageous. Called.
Queen Esther used her position, wisdom, and voice to advocate for the protection and future of her people. Her story reminds us that influence is never accidental. It is entrusted.
The Esther Commission honors that legacy by equipping modern-day advocates with the strategy, structure, and capital alignment they need to transform their communities.
We believe your mission deserves a royal standard of excellence, not because it’s polished, but because the people you serve are worth it.
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
Meet the Team
Mikayla Llanos
founder and ceo | Strategic Advocate
“I believe the world’s most impactful work should never be limited by a lack of resources. Like Esther, we are called to move with courage and strategy so that those standing in the gap have what they need to fulfill their mission.”
Mikayla Llanos is the Founder and CEO of The Esther Commission, a faith-informed philanthropic advisory firm equipping organizations serving women and girls with the strategy, funding infrastructure, and leadership counsel needed to grow with courage and stability.
With more than two decades of nonprofit leadership, development strategy, capital campaign experience, and philanthropic partnership work, Mikayla has helped organizations clarify their message, strengthen donor relationships, secure transformational gifts, and build funding strategies that support long term impact.
Her work is centered on alignment: ensuring an organization’s mission, leadership, board, funding strategy, and infrastructure are all moving in the same direction.
As a strategic advocate, MIkayla brings both executive-level fundraising expertise and a deeply personal commitment to advancing the wellbeing, dignity, and opportunity of women, girls, and families.
The Esther Commission is built for leaders who are carrying meaningful work and are ready to fund it with clarity, courage, and excellence.
Join the Commission
Are you called to champion the visionaries?
The Esther Commission partners with select consultants, writers, strategists, and nonprofit professionals who bring both technical excellence and a heart for mission-driven work.
We are especially interested in partners with direct experience in grant strategy, advising, nonprofit operations, campaign planning, communications, and executive support. If you are interested in collaborating, please send your resume and a brief note about your “why” to mikayla@theesthercommission.com.