AI for Philanthropy: A Leadership Conversation with Blackbaud and McKinsey

Purpose Built AI for Trust, Scale, and Social Impact

AI is rapidly reshaping the social impact sector—but for mission driven organizations, leadership requires more than speed. It requires trust, responsibility, and a clear understanding of how technology can expand human capacity rather than replace it.

In this thought leadership conversation, executives from Blackbaud and McKinsey & Company explore how purpose built AI is helping philanthropic organizations scale impact responsibly. Drawing on deep sector expertise, real world transformation work, and one of the world’s largest philanthropic datasets, the panel will discuss how AI can be embedded directly into mission critical workflows—enhancing insight, freeing time, and strengthening human connection—without compromising ethics or transparency.

Designed for organizational leaders and board members alike, this session moves beyond hype to address the strategic, governance, and operational questions executives must answer as AI becomes a defining force in social impact.

What You’ll Learn:

• How purpose built AI differs from generic enterprise solutions—and why it matters for philanthropy
• What responsible AI leadership looks like in practice, from governance to human oversight
• How AI can unlock time, capacity, and insight while remaining mission aligned
• Key considerations for executives navigating AI investment and organizational readiness

The future of social impact will be shaped by leaders who adopt AI with intention, integrity, and purpose. Join the conversation shaping what responsible innovation looks like for the sector.