#184 Rural Philanthropy with Erin Borla, Executive Director and Trustee for The Roundhouse Foundation

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Summary

Erin Borla, Trustee and Executive Director of the Roundhouse Foundation, shares her journey into philanthropy and why she decided to focus on rural Oregon in this re-run episode. She explains how the needs of rural communities can differ from those of urban communities and how she developed a strategic initiative that supports rural philanthropy, including community food systems, disaster response, and early childhood education.

Episode Highlights:

• The inspiring story of Erin's family.

• The opportunities to engage effectively with rural communities.

• The benefits of support for community engagement and its long-term impact.

Erin Borla Bio:

Erin Borla is the Executive Director and Trustee of The Roundhouse Foundation, and has worked in non-profit organizations that support rural communities through the arts and creative economies for the past 17 years. Her dedication to supporting rural spaces through listening, collaborating, and open and honest sharing of ideas helps her elevate community partners throughout her work. Borla holds a BS in Agriculture from Oregon State University and a Masters of Tourism Administration from The George Washington University. She has served organizations like Oregon State University – Cascades Campus, Sisters Parks & Recreation District, Central Oregon Regional Solutions Committee, Oregon 4 H Foundation, and others. She has served as a Trustee for the Sisters, Oregon based Roundhouse Foundation since 2014 and most recently stepped in as the organizations first Executive Director at a time of rapid growth for the Foundation.

The Roundhouse Foundation supports innovative problem solving and creative solutions in four programmatic areas including arts and culture, environmental stewardship, education and social services throughout rural and tribal communities in Oregon.

When she isn’t exploring Oregon’s unspoiled beauty, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, pets and reading.

Links:

• The Roundhouse Foundation website: https://roundhousefoundation.org

• Funding Rural podcast: https://roundhousefoundation.org/funding-rural-podcast

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