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:
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:
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How planned giving benefits both donors and the nonprofits they support.
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Common and uncommon legacy gift options, including wills, beneficiary designations, charitable trusts, donor advised funds, and endowments.
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How nonprofits can identify and cultivate legacy giving opportunities.
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Ways professional advisors can help clients achieve both personal and charitable goals.
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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.