Curious how generative AI tools like Claude can work with your Blackbaud data—securely and responsibly? This session offers a practical introduction to the Blackbaud for Claude connector, what it does today, and how to get it up and running. We’ll walk through what the connector enables (and what it doesn’t), the steps to install and authorize it in your environment, and how the connector respects existing permissions and security models.

This is a great session for admins, technical staff, and curious practitioners who want to understand the connector before experimenting on their own. You'll leave with:

• A clear understanding of what the Blackbaud for Claude connector does
• An overview of the installation and authorization flow • Guidance on common setup considerations and gotchas
• Ideas for safe, practical ways to start experimenting with Claude + Blackbaud data