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Community Connections Events

August 19, 2026

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Lubbock Women’s Club, 

2020 Broadway St,

Lubbock, TX 79401

The Future of Giving: Understanding Planned Giving, Legacy Gifts, and Lasting Community Impact

Join the Community Foundation of West Texas for an engaging educational forum designed for nonprofit leaders, board members, donors, financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and anyone interested in creating lasting impact through charitable giving.

Guest Panelists:

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Matthew Laufman

Senior Vice President

Philanthropic Strategist

Philanthropic Solutions

Bank of America Private Bank of America

 

F. Michael Wood, Jr., CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®

PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Nelson Wood Gosdin & Associates

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

 

Abie Rampy

Director of Public Relations

The United Family

 

Jolyn Wilkins

Jolyn C. Wilkins, PLLC

 

Kameron Richards

PlainsCapital Bank | The Private Bank

Senior Vice President | Wealth Management Market Manager

 

Brad Walker

Senior Director of Development

National Ranching Heritage Center

You'll learn:

  • How planned giving benefits both donors and the nonprofits they support.

  • Common and uncommon legacy gift options, including wills, beneficiary designations, charitable trusts, donor advised funds, and endowments.

  • How nonprofits can identify and cultivate legacy giving opportunities.

  • Ways professional advisors can help clients achieve both personal and charitable goals.

  • Current trends shaping the future of philanthropy and legacy giving.

Whether you're planning your own legacy or helping others create theirs, you'll leave with practical knowledge, valuable resources, and new connections to strengthen the future of philanthropy in West Texas.

Lunch Included

Space is limited, reserve your seat today for $65 or 2 for $100 by clicking the button below:

If you have any questions, please email Julie@CFWTX.org or call (806) 762-8061.

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