Erica Wiley is a nationally recognized nonprofit leader specializing in organizational transformation and strategic fund development. She partners with nonprofit executives, staff, and boards to create clear strategies that align mission, operations, and fundraising — helping organizations navigate growth, complexity, and change with confidence.

With over 25 years in the nonprofit sector, Erica has led initiatives that strengthened leadership, built resilient funding pipelines, and cultivated highly engaged staff, volunteers, and donors. At United Way of King County, she managed annual budgets of $40M–$70M and developed major philanthropic partnerships across foundations, corporations, and individuals. In her current role as Director of External Affairs at WELD, Erica oversees fundraising, marketing, volunteer engagement, and government relations, leading teams and boards through complex transitions while maintaining clarity, consistency, and strategic focus.

A passionate advocate for racial equity and social justice, Erica partners with nonprofit leaders and communities to leverage the lived experience of staff, volunteers, and board members, helping them navigate traditional nonprofit structures and create more inclusive, effective, and impactful organizations. She is an active volunteer and a strong community voice in efforts to end homelessness in King County.

Erica holds an MBA from Western Governors University and a bachelor’s degree in Political Economy from The Evergreen State College. When she’s not working with mission-driven organizations, she enjoys quilting, cooking, skiing, volunteering, and exploring Seattle with her husband Shannon and their dog, Elwood.