Driving Social Change Through Sports Philanthropy with Cecelia Gore

On The Edge Of Equity

Cecelia Gore leads strategic change and transformation in her current philanthropic role with the Brewers Community Foundation, the charitable arm of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. As a leader in the Milwaukee community, she has been instrumental in raising $50 million for local nonprofits over the past decade. Cecelia has worked to drive social change and institutions towards greater understanding around equity. She has helped raise awareness about systemic racism and other challenges facing Milwaukee such as education, housing health, and employment.

Cecelia has a passion for giving back to her community and helping those in need. She shares her experience working with Henry Aaron, an inspirational legend in baseball who was committed to using his platform to make a difference. Tune in to hear about Cecelia's work which involves raising money for organizations that serve families impacted by domestic violence and other causes. Listen to her advice on how to treat people and to recognize everyone has something valuable they can bring to the table.

Episode Highlights

04:48 - They understand, because they come from places throughout the country, how important it is to give back. Many of them recognize how wonderful it is for them to be able to access resources that they have. And so, I'll call it an easy ask to say, "Please help us provide some financial resources to support the community."

07:07 - Education is an issue. We've been all kind of exposed to and grappling with systemic racism, housing – pretty much the areas that we focus on – health, education, basic needs, workforce, employment, all of those issues are challenging, but I think the reality that there are so many disparities and gaps that we need to address and really look hard and long at are just the work of the day.

15:19 - I could just go down the list of organizations where people are working hard everyday. And so, the little piece that I can play is it seems minor, but I have built my career around saying yes, involving myself in causes and organizations where I could bring some resources to the table or some knowledge, and it has really fed my soul. It is inspiring, and I'm thrilled that I had something that I can offer.

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Guest Bio:

Cecelia Gore is a senior level executive with extensive experience leading community/external affairs, foundation and sports philanthropy. She leads strategic change and transformation in her current philanthropic role with the Brewers Community Foundation, the charitable arm of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. Gore maintains operational excellence, consistently advises on innovative strategies which support efforts to achieve recognition as a strong corporate citizen, and engages in activities that support the community. Gore previously represented one of the largest independent and most active foundations in the history of Greater Milwaukee philanthropy, the Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation where she led grant-making and managed board relations. She has served as a board member and committee chair for numerous nonprofit organizations. Currently, Gore serves as a director for C. G. Schmidt, a family owned/private construction company as well as Froedtert Hospital, The Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Sojourner Family Peace Center, Milwaukee Film and Alverno College. She has received numerous awards and recognition including a Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa from Carroll University. She looks forward to serving as co-chair of the 2019 United Way Campaign. Gore resides in Milwaukee, WI with her husband, Randy Bryant.