Driven by Impact. ROOTED IN EXPERIENCE.

Why we started

The Eakin Collaborative

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After decades in nonprofits, tech companies, and consulting firms, Emily Eakin and Kelly Miller launched The Eakin Collaborative — not to do business as usual, but because business as usual wasn’t working.

We’ve been on the inside — juggling competing priorities, tight budgets, broken systems, and real deadlines. We know what it’s like, and that’s why we show up differently.

We’re not here to upsell. We’re here to guide. As strategic advisors who’ve walked in your shoes, we’re now in your corner.

The Eakin Collaborative is the kind of partner we always wished we had -trusted, transparent, and built to deliver real results.

Helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and results that matter.

Unbiased. Experienced. Values-driven.

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  • Co-Founder

    Emily is an accomplished nonprofit operations and technology leader with a track record of leveraging best practice expertise to achieve radical improvements in operational efficiencies, technology infrastructure and revenue growth. Eighteen years in the Nonprofit industry, including Vice President of Operations & Technology for a top 100 charity and 10 year leading Nonprofit Consulting teams.

    Emily lives with her family in Western Massachusetts and loves to hike with her dogs, play golf and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

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  • Co-Founder

    Kelly is a seasoned technology consulting leader with deep experience guiding strategy and delivering solutions across more than 130 organizations — including over 50 in the Fortune 500. Throughout his career, he has influenced more than $1B in technology investments, always focused on aligning tools with purpose.

    He is passionate about helping nonprofits harness technology to achieve their mission with clarity, confidence, and lasting impact.

    Kelly lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys yoga, exploring great vegan restaurants, and hiking with friends.