Most auxiliary leaders recognize that AI could help their programs, but many are unsure how to move from scattered experimentation to organized, sustainable capabilities. This session bridges that gap by showcasing real AI initiatives already in action and providing a roadmap to get started. Rather than focusing on hypothetical possibilities, the presentation will demonstrate practical applications developed for auxiliary programs—from organizing institutional knowledge to automating marketing—and show how lean teams can implement them. Attendees will walk through a jumpstart framework to assess their readiness and identify manageable projects based on inspiration from other organizations.
Areas of focus will include:
- The state of AI in auxiliary: Moving beyond individual experimentation to shared organizational capabilities.
- Real-world AI use cases: Examining practical examples involving leadership assistants, communications agents, and operational tools.
- Building the foundation: What it actually takes—the information, systems, staff involvement, and governance required.
- The jumpstart framework: Assessing team readiness and identifying manageable high-value opportunities.
- Designing your first pilot: Defining a clear audience, purpose, and measurement approach.
- Creating your roadmap: Developing a phased adoption plan.
