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Clarify your mission to inspire deeper giving.

Align your capital to sustain your calling.

Build the roadmap to create lasting change.

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Philanthropic strategy for leaders called to build what lasts.

Every organization has a unique assignment, but growth requires more than passion. Whether you need a focused strategic sprint or long-term fractional leadership, we provide the expertise to help you steward your resources you’ve been entrusted with.

  • Clarify your mission. Align your capital. Build the roadmap.

    The Strategic Funding Intensive is a focused advisory engagement for organizations seeking clarity around philanthropic strategy, funding readiness, and development infrastructure.

    Through this process, we assess your current efforts, refine your case for support, identify funding opportunities, and create a practical roadmap that your leadership team can begin implementing immediately.

    Includes:

    • Grant readiness assessment
    • Funding landscape and prospect review
    • Case for support refinement
    • Strategic messaging recommendations
    • 12-month grant and philanthropic funding roadmap

    Ideal for

    Organizations preparing to strengthen fundraising strategy, pursue new grants, or position themselves for major philanthropic investment.

  • Move beyond one-off applications and build a sustainable, story-driven grant pipeline.

    The Esther Commission partners with mission-driven organizations to develop compelling grant strategies and proposals that align with foundation priorities and measurable outcomes, and the heart of your mission.

    We do not approach grant writing as a transaction. We integrate strategic positioning, research, narrative development, and stewardship planning so proposals reflect the full strength of your organization.

    Includes

    • Foundation prospect research
    • Strategic grant pipeline development
    • Letter of Inquiry development
    • Full grant proposal writing
    • Grant reporting and renewal strategy

    Ideal for

    Organizations seeking to expand grant revenue while building a sustainable and strategic approach to foundation funding.

  • Guide transformational growth.

    For organizations entering a season of expansion, The Esther Commission provides strategic counsel for major philanthropic initiatives and capital campaigns.

    This service supports executive leaders and boards as they prepare for significant fundraising efforts, ensuring the campaign strategy, messaging, and infrastructure are positioned for success.

    Includes:

    • Campaign feasibility preparation
    • Case for support development
    • Campaign strategy and timeline
    • Major donor messaging and strategy
    • Board engagement and leadership guidance

    Ideal for

    Organizations preparing for capital campaigns, major initiatives, or significant philanthropic growth.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

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