Artificial Intelligence isn’t the future—it’s already reshaping how advancement offices scale engagement, personalize outreach, and work smarter with leaner teams. But most institutions are stuck between flashy pilots and ethical paralysis.

In this session, Joe Manok (VP for Advancement, Clark University) and Brent Grinna (Founder and President of EverTrue) share what’s next after the hype: how a mid-sized university moved from AI curiosity to a fully operational lab, governed by real policy and purpose. Drawing on lessons from the EverTrue–Clark Advancement Lab, Joe and Brent reveal the tested frameworks around the world—including the AIRS (AI Readiness State) and AI Ethics Spectrum.

Attendees will leave with practical models, governance playbooks, and a vision for how to responsibly accelerate AI adoption—not just in tools, but in team structure, budgeting, and board engagement.

This is a next-generation conversation for advancement leaders ready to move from proof of concept to systemic change.