Are You Ready for Agentic AI? A Human First Readiness Check for Nonprofits

A practical, human first roadmap to AI readiness for mission driven teams. AI is already reshaping fundraising and nonprofit operations—but many leaders are stuck on the wrong question: “Should we use AI?” A better one is: “Are we ready?”

In this thought leadership session, Matt Connell—a Blackbaud University instructor and nonprofit practitioner—breaks down what “agentic AI” really means, why readiness matters, and how to move forward with confidence and care. Expect clear definitions, practical guidance, and a candid, experience based perspective that keeps people (and trust) at the center.

You’ll walk away with:

• A plain English definition of agentic AI and where it can (and can’t) help today

• A readiness checklist covering data health, governance, and human oversight

• Tips to build internal alignment across mixed comfort levels with

• A simple framework to choose early use cases that protect authenticity and trust

You don’t need a bigger team to take a smart next step—you need a steadier foundation. Join us and get ready to lead with clarity.