Discussion: Smarter Together: A Human First Approach to Agentic AI

Ray Borkman · April 17

Smarter Together: A Human‑First Approach to Agentic AI

Artificial intelligence is evolving quickly—and for social impact organizations, the conversation isn’t just about what AI can do, but how it should be used.

As “agentic AI” enters the mainstream, many leaders are asking thoughtful questions:

Where should humans stay firmly in control?
How do we build trust, transparency, and accountability into intelligent systems?
And how can AI support mission‑driven work—without replacing human judgment, empathy, or purpose?

Join us for a thoughtful conversation with Tim Hammond and Steffanie Brown as they explore what it really means to take a human‑first approach to agentic AI in the philanthropic sector. Drawing from product design, user experience, and real‑world nonprofit consulting, they’ll cut through the hype and share a grounded perspective on how AI can extend human capacity—without losing what makes this work deeply human.

In this session, you’ll learn:

A plain‑language understanding of agentic AI (and how it differs from traditional automation or analytics)
Why human oversight, transparency, and escalation paths matter—especially in donor and constituent engagement
How human‑centered design leads to more trustworthy, effective AI experiences
Practical ways to think about AI as a teammate—not a black box

📅 May 28 | 1:00 PM ET🎤 Speakers: @Tim Hammond, Principal User Experience Designer, Blackbaud & @Steffanie Brown, Senior Strategic Consultant, Blackbaud

👉 Register here: https://blackbaud.registration.goldcast.io/webinar/838c2faa-6d0e-42cf-ad23-f146e2745f67

Social impact work has always been deeply human. This conversation is an invitation to slow down just enough to ask the right questions—so we can move forward with confidence, responsibility, and purpose.

What questions do you have? Share them below—we’d love to continue the discussion.