About Riley Mulcahy

I’m Riley Mulcahy — a consultant, writer, and nonprofit executive helping mission-driven organizations turn values into strategy and vision into momentum.

As Founder and Executive Director of The RILEY Project, I work at the intersection of storytelling, fundraising, neurodiversity, and community design. My work supports neurodivergent youth and families while helping organizations navigate the real mechanics of growth: revenue, sustainability, alignment, and trust.

My approach is shaped by lived experience with dyslexia. Growing up dyslexic taught me that clarity does not come from speed; it comes from structure. I learned to see patterns, slow down complexity, and explain systems in ways that help people act.

That perspective now shapes how I consult, write, and lead. I help organizations identify where systems exclude people, where small design shifts can unlock participation, and how story can become a tool for strategy, stewardship, and change.

My work focuses on fundraising strategy, donor communications, sponsorship growth, narrative positioning, partnerships, and organizational clarity during moments of scale or transition.

I work with a limited number of organizations each year. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the mission and the mechanics, I’d welcome the conversation.