From Novelty to Necessity: Building Agentic AI for Advancement
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Speaker(s): Shalonda Martin, Executive Director, Advancement Services, Pomona College, Rodger Devine, Chief of Staff and Advancement Operations, Pomona College, Joe Manok, Vice President for University Advancement, Clark University
Competencies: Industry/Sector ExpertiseStrategic Thinking
Preconference
AI in advancement is moving from concept to practice. This session introduces a comprehensive framework for adopting agentic AI in advancement—from identifying the right use cases to designing, testing, and governing AI agents. Using Microsoft Copilot as a demo environment (with principles transferable to OpenAI and other tools), presenters will show how agents can reconcile gifts, troubleshoot CRM issues, and more. Participants will see the framework in action, explore real-world case studies, and leave with practical checklists and templates to guide adoption in their own shops.
Closed captioning available for this session, bring your own fully charged phone, tablet, or laptop to access the captions.