Emily Orr Announced as New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Orr as Executive Director, effective February 23, 2026.
Emily brings two decades of nonprofit leadership experience to the Foundation, having dedicated her career to non-profit organizations since 2006. She joins the Foundation from Reach for Resources, where she most recently served as Senior Director of Strategic Development. In that role, she spearheaded individual giving, grant writing, volunteer engagement, and special events.
Having worked and been active in and around Eden Prairie since 2011, Emily is deeply connected to the community. She serves as an Eden Prairie Chamber Ambassador and looks forward to strengthening those relationships while building new ones across the city.
“What excites me most about joining the Eden Prairie Community Foundation is the opportunity to make an impact across a range of causes,” says Orr.
In her free time, Emily enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and attending live music events.
Please join us in welcoming Emily to the Foundation.