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Building Opportunity and Transforming Communities with Frank Cumberbatch
What does it take to create lasting transformation in a community? Frank Cumberbatch, vice president of engagement at Bader Philanthropies, talks about his inspiring journey from the island of Trinidad and his commitment to improving the quality of life in Milwaukee.
Cumberbatch’s latest endeavor, the Opportunity Center project, in collaboration with Damian Buchman, aims to create a community center that is 100% accessible and inclusive. Inspired by his own gratitude for the opportunities he received, Cumberbatch envisions a space where children and families from different backgrounds can come together, build relationships, and play and learn.
Tune in to hear Cumberbatch’s insights on meeting people where they are with empathy and understanding, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating the gifts each person brings.
Episode Highlights:
04:48 - What we have to do is look inside of ourselves and try to figure out, "What did we wake up this morning to do? What is our purpose?" If you can find your own purpose is in all of what needs to be solved, you're going to be very productive, because you're going to be going at it in a very true, authentic way.
10:37 - If people could take only one thing away from this podcast, it's that there is a way to lift your family up but you got to put in work and you got to commit to your children.
24:16 - I think if we put our stuff till tomorrow, we'd never do this. Because what I've learned from him, there really is no tomorrow. The reason why there is no tomorrow, it's not guaranteed to any one of us.
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Guest Bio:
Frank Cumberbatch leads Bader Philanthropies’ exploration of a neighborhood, place-based strategy to complement the Foundation’s existing grantmaking, with an emphasis on the Harambee neighborhood. Frank brings more than 30 years of experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Previously, he was Program Manager with Acts Housing, the Senior Assistant to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and a member of numerous startups. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
