Executive Advisory for Mission-Driven Organizations
Krick Executive Advisory (KEA) partners with nonprofit organizations, foundations, and mission-aligned public-sector entities to strengthen leadership effectiveness, governance capacity, and financial sustainability.
KEA leverages deep executive leadership experience across nonprofit and public systems to provide practical, trusted advisory services to CEOs, executive teams, and boards. The core value proposition is to help organizations move from complexity and constraint to clarity, alignment, and sustainable impact.
At KEA, we are a mission-driven organization by developing courageous, effective leaders, engaged governing boards, and sustainable funding strategies that enable long-term community impact.
We envision a social sector where organizations are led by capable, values-driven executives, supported by high-performing boards, and resourced to advance meaningful, equitable outcomes.
About the Founder
Keenon Krick is an executive leader and advisor with decades of experience leading mission-driven organizations. As a longtime nonprofit CEO, he understands firsthand the complexity leaders face balancing governance, culture, funding, and community impact.
He founded Krick Executive Advisory to provide practical, trusted guidance to CEOs and boards seeking clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth.
As an experienced CEO, Keenon is responsible for: 200+ staff organizational leadership, $24M annual budget oversight, $100M+ in funding raised and managed, and advisor to executives, boards, and foundations.
How We Support Leaders and Boards
Helping CEOs and boards strengthen leadership, governance, and funding strategy so their organizations can achieve lasting community impact.
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Coaching, leadership transitions, and decision-making support for CEOs and executive teams.
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Board assessments, retreats, governance clarity, and CEO–board partnership alignment.
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Sustainable funding strategies, major gifts planning, and board-led fundraising development.
Who We Work With
Nonprofit organizations with $2M–$30M budgets
New or transitioning CEOs and Executive Directors
Boards seeking stronger governance and accountability
Foundations investing in nonprofit capacity building
Why Organizations Work With Us
Why Leaders Work With KEA
Peer-Level Perspective Guidance from someone who has served as a nonprofit CEO.
Systems Thinking Leadership, governance, and funding treated as connected systems.
Practical Guidance Clear, actionable advice—not theoretical consulting frameworks.
Mission-Driven Partnership Work grounded in stewardship, integrity, and long-term impact.
CEO leadership coaching
Board governance assessments
Board retreat facilitation
CEO-board alignment work
Fundraising strategy development
Leadership transition support
Typical Engagements
The Brand & Vision
At KEA we work at the intersection of executive leadership, board effectiveness, and fundraising strategy—helping organizations align decisions, clarify roles, and act with confidence. Our approach is practical, disciplined, and grounded in real-world executive experience. We believe strong organizations are built when leaders are supported, boards are engaged, and strategy is aligned with capacity.
Leadership Thoughts to Consider
Why do Boards and CEOs lose alignment?
What do the 1st 90 days for a CEO look like?
Why does fundraising fail without governance?