Wed, Nov 12
|MAC - Gilkey Room
Building Trust, Creating Legacy: A Conversation with Tom & Linda Nihoul
How do donors decide where to give — and how do advisors help guide that process? Join Tom and Linda Nihoul for a rare look at transformational giving, legacy planning, and what makes donor relationships thrive.
Time & Location
Nov 12, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
MAC - Gilkey Room, 2316 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, USA
About the Event
A Donor and Advisor Perspective: A Conversation with Tom & Linda Nihoul
This unique meeting offers fundraising and financial advisor professionals a chance to hear directly from both sides of the giving conversation — the philanthropist and the financial advisor.
From the philanthropist’s point of view, Tom and Linda will share how they make decisions about which organizations to support, how they navigate giving as a couple, and how family legacy and heirs play a role in their decision-making. They’ll discuss what effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship look like from a donor’s perspective, how financial planning and taxes influence giving, and share an example of a successful gift journey from start to finish.
From the financial advisor’s point of view, the conversation will explore how to begin discussions about philanthropy with clients, the questions advisors ask, and the resources they use. Attendees will learn how advisors educate clients on tax…