GWP 2022 Annual Meeting: Uncovering the Future of Philanthropy

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About the event

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An increasing rate of change makes the already challenging work of effective grantmaking even more difficult. While we all try to make the communities we invest in a better place, we often use yesterday’s information to do so.

What if we could predict the future and prepare for the coming realities that will impact our foundations and communities? Following GWP's annual business meeting, our guest speaker, futurist Trista Harris, will take us on an interactive journey to uncover some of the trends that will impact our field. Trista will also share tools to help us shape the future we would like to see.

Following Trista's remarks, Kristy Trautmann, Executive Director of FISA Foundation, GWP board member, and co-chair of GWP’s strategic planning committee, will sit down with Trista in a fireside chat to further explore futurist thinking in philanthropy. Together they will also explore the role that infrastructure organizations like GWP might play to support philanthropy in realizing a future for our region that is just, equitable, and sustainable for all.

We are committed to making GWP events accessible to all members. If you have questions, or if an accommodation would be helpful to fully participate, please reach out to Paula or call 412-471-6488 and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.

GWP Health and Safety Information

As we transition to hosting more in-person meetings, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWP) is dedicated to ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all participants, staff, and speakers. GWP will host in-person member meetings as requested if COVID-19 Community Levels at the time and location of the event are categorized as “low” or "medium". We will continue to monitor the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in our region and adapt our health and safety practices according to local ordinances and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, including:

Implementing mask requirements or recommendations per local ordinances and/or national guidelines based on COVID-19 Community Levels at the time of the event.
Working to optimize the safety of our attendees. Our safety guidelines will be articulated as part of each meeting registration. Reminders of our practices, including any updates or changes, will be communicated to registered participants as events approach.

Agenda

AGENDA

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration opens

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
GWP Annual Business Meeting

2:30 PM – 2:40 PM
Brief break/Transition

2:40 PM – 3:10 PM
Keynote Speaker: Trista Harris

3:10 PM – 3:50 PM
Fireside Chat with Trista, Moderated by Kristy Trautmann

3:50 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking Reception

Note: The exhibit OPTICVOICES: MAMA’S BOYS BY EMMAI ALAQUIVA
will be open for members to tour at their convenience before and after the annual meeting.

Speakers

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Speaker

Trista Harris is a passionate advocate for leaders in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. Trista’s work has been covered by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, CNN, Forbes, the New York Times, and numerous social sector blogs. She is also the co-author of the books “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar” and the book “FutureGood.” She speaks internationally about using the tools of futurism in the social sector and is the president of FutureGood, a consultancy that helps visionary leaders build a better future.

Note: Copies of Trista's book FutureGood will be available to GWP's Annual Meeting attendees.

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Moderator

Kristy Trautmann, M.S., is executive director of FISA Foundation, a charitable grantmaking foundation focused on improving the lives of women, girls, and people with disabilities. In addition to overseeing a diverse portfolio of grants, under Ms. Trautmann’s leadership FISA has undertaken regional initiatives to promote accessible health care, end cycles of domestic and sexual violence, address systematic inequities facing girls of color, and promote employment and social inclusion of people with disabilities. She has a Master’s of Science degree in nonprofit management from Robert Morris University. Prior to FISA, Ms. Trautmann worked at Pittsburgh Action Against Rape and the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh. She is the founder of Southwest PA Says No More, an effort to prevent domestic and sexual violence, was founder and former co-chair of the Girls Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and has served on numerous other boards and advisory committees.

Location

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The non-profit August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) is one of the largest cultural organizations in the country focused exclusively the African American experience, and through its mission is dedicated to sharing the African American experience and presenting artistic expression that reflects the prestige, authority and vision illuminated in the work of August Wilson. It also represents the rich history of his birthplace, Pittsburgh PA, and shares the unique perspective of its inhabitants. Through festivals, exhibitions, and programs, AWAACC aims to inspire all people to see Black creativity and innovation as an impetus for heartfelt human connection.

Venue Accessibility Information here

Getting to the Venue

Click this map for step-by-step directions to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center from any location.

Parking

While there is no on-site parking available there are many parking options close to the AWAACC. The closest parking options include:

The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
David Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Grant Street Transportation Center, 55 11th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Smithfield – Liberty Garage, 111 9th St, Pittsburgh, PA 1522

Bike Parking

There are multiple locations throughout the Cultural District where cyclists can secure their bikes safely. Penn Avenue is now one way to vehicular traffic westbound from 16th Street to 6th Street. A two-way bike lane now occupies the eastbound side of the street. Bike Pittsburgh offers a variety of maps to find the best bike route to the AWAACC.

Public Transportation

Multiple public transportation routes service the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, including Port Authority buses and “T” light-rail service. The closest bus stop is Liberty Ave at William Penn Place, and the closest “T” station is Liberty Ave. at Wood St. For schedules, rates, and general information about these services, visit Port Authority’s online Trip Planner or call 412.442.2000. Please note that the Port Authority buses are free for travel within the Downtown zone until 7 PM; the “T” is always free Downtown.

Registration

Online Registration is now closed.We would still love to see you, so please email pdworek@gwpa.org or jnielsen@gwpa.org or call 412.471.6488 for same day registration. Thank you!

Special Exhibit

OPTICVOICES: MAMA’S BOYS BY EMMAI ALAQUIVA

OPTICVOICES: Mama’s Boys is an interactive, mixed-media exhibit that orbits the healing of mothers who have lost their sons due to systemic violence and aims to fossilize their legacy. The vessel of cinematic and provocative storytelling is captured through the galvanizing lens of Emmy Award-winning, multidisciplinary artist, Emmai Alaquiva. The kindred journeys of mothers around the world are shared through artistic love letters in the form of photography, film, mixed media and augmented reality.

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About Emmai Alaquiva

Testing the limitations of what is possible, Emmai Alaquiva is manufacturing the future of digital art across the multiverse of mindful media. “The sky is not the limit,” says Alaquiva, a four-time Emmy Award-winning film director, photographer and composer. As proven in his dynamic body of work, Alaquiva skillfully showcases the soulful account of humanity while becoming one of the most distinguished trailblazers in the creative arts industry.

An interdisciplinary artist, Alaquiva isn’t just an arts-in-media innovator, he is also an entrepreneur creating opportunities in the digital landscape. In 2001 he launched the contemporary, full-service digital multimedia company Ya Momz House. “Our commitment is to tell stories,” says Alaquiva. His entrepreneurial efforts have been recognized by several publications, including the Pittsburgh Business Times, upon which he was named Top CEO of the Year, nationally honored by Black Enterprise Magazine as BE 100 Modern Man of Distinction and most notably as a national BM Community Leader recognized by President Barack Obama.

Alaquiva’s innate ability to execute a narrative from behind-the-lens has ushered in countless triumphs for his work. Achievements include a 2017 Emmy Award nomination for his international directorial film debut for Ghetto Steps. The film was selected by the City of Pittsburgh to be included in the short film, Future. Forged. For All., a marketing campaign for Amazon’s announcement of the global brand’s second headquarters. In 2021, Alaquiva accepted the honors of two Emmy Awards for his social justice work being selected by Google as a contributing film director for the global release of the Google Year In Search film. Most recently, Alaquiva wrote and directed the PSA, Unspeakable that aims to amplify the voices of the Deaf, hard-of-hearing and those with audiological conditions. The PSA was featured on ABCs Good Morning America. The announcement went viral and was seen by more than 300 million people in more than 60 countries.

Cracking the code on how one man’s vision with a big idea can make something from nothing, Alaquiva harnessed his way from homelessness to being appointed by Governor Tom Wolf to serve on the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts. For Alaquiva, it’s his path-less-taken approach to visual storytelling that drives him. As an artist he turns to his ability to curate images that share a message. With his OPTICVOICES: MAMA’S BOYS, an interactive photography exhibit for social change, Alaquiva documents a mothers’ resiliency through the aftermath of losing her slain son to an act-of-violence. Turning his lens from tragedy to the classroom, he is also co-founder of Hip-Hop On L.O.C.K., an award-winning arts education program for youth K-12

Alaquiva’s work has been seen and heard across the world through media giants such as CBS, Amazon and PBS to presenting on stage for TEDx talks. Celebrity projects with Oprah Winfrey, Wiz Khalifa, Martha Stewart and the late Dr. Maya Angelou skim the surface of his high-profile work. The twelve-time Telly Award-winner has also been recognized throughout Pittsburgh organizations as a 40 Under 40 powerhouse, a 50 Finest, and a FAB 40. Honorably, Alaquiva has received proclamations from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County to his acknowledgment as GET Involved, Inc.’s Man of The Year for his community leadership. Whirl magazine honored Alaquiva and his wife, Patricia in their Couples Who Make A Difference editorial piece highlighting the Alaquiva’s philanthropic efforts to raise thousands for charity.

The story behind Alaquiva could have ended at the point in his personal life when he was without, however the future held a home–or a residence for Alaquiva. With each year he has amassed a portfolio of work that has opened the doors to an artist-in-residency as the 2022 B.U.I.L.D. Residency Artist at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC). Alaquiva’s OPTICVOICES: MAMA’S BOYS will stay on exhibit at the AWAACC through January 29, 2023.

For Emmai Alaquiva’s visual portfolio, a comprehensive list of awards and honors visit https://www.emmaialaquiva.com

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