Civil War Trust
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November 30, 2012
I have been a member of the Civil War Trust since 2001. It seems I can not help them enough. They deserve more than I can give. Their efforts to preserve our history and heritage are second to none. Their successes are masterful considering their accomplishments in the number of acres preserved and their educational projects performed. The purpose of preserving Civil War Battlefields is to be able to tell the story of how this country fought to preserve the rights of each side and how the country mended after the harsh destruction of the war. Where in history has their been a war when one race fought itself to free another? The nation should be proud to have survived such a period in history. The Civil War Trust accomplishes its mission with a dedicated, resourceful staff and advisory board. A wholesome group of individuals that perform well as a team. I am honored to be associated with such people.
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October 30, 2012
The Civil War Trust is a uniquely effective organization. It has been extremely successful in its core mission - to save battlefield land. It does this by raising awareness of preservation opportunities for its 55,000 members through effective mailings and a wonderful quarterly magazine. In recent years it has put emphasis on education - interpreting battlefields it has preserved, making them accessible to all, and they have created a wonderful internet website to support Civil War preservation and education. The result is that the CWT has preserved over 32,000 acres over the past +20 years. I have had a chance to watch this organization and its predecessors grow from a new idea to the very professional organization it is today. This view has come from close observation, as I started raising money for battllefield preservation in 1989. The Trust became the default organization to direct our fund raising to due to the trust it built with the Civil War community. I have personally supported the Trust since then. The battlefield where my ancestor was wounded, Brandy Station, was saved in large part by the Civil War Trust and its members supporting the local Brandy Station preservation group. The CWT is worthy of your support.
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Life-changing
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2012
August 29, 2012
Civil War Trust is a "top-notch" organization. I have been a contributing member since 2002. They show the utmost dedication to preserving our Nation's heritage. The top priority is saving our disappearing Civil War Battlefields for our future generations. They do this with the greatest enthusiasm. They use every opportunity to maximize our donations. Using Federal & State matching funds & pairing with other organizations such as Central VA Battlefields Trust & Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation (which I am also a member), they can reach 3:1 to 10:1 returns on our money. I've never seen a more judicious use our donations. But they also contribute to battlefield interpretation including maps & signage for visitors, teacher instruction for teaching the Civil War to our future generations, protecting land surrounding sites from inappropriate development, & much more. I am proud to be a donor. I have made over 100 donations, try to contribute some amount to each campaign drive in addition to yearly membership donations, & try to increase my donations each year. I contribute to several charitable organizations but Civil War Trust is the best organized & managed giving its members the most "bang for the buck". I am GLAD to see the Trust has earned your highest rating - Civil War Trust well deserves it.
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August 28, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
I've been a donor to the Civil War Trust for years. The trust uses a combination of government grants and private donations to preserve unprotected tracts of Civil War batte fields for future generations. As a Civil War buff, I've always felt that these battle fields are an extremely important part of our nation's history, so I appreciate and support the Civil War Trust's coordinated and effective efforts to preserve these lands forever. Donors can support the Civil War Trust through regular monthly donations and/or through donations targeted at campaigns to save particular tracts of land. For the specific campaigns, the Trust provides historical background, maps, and perhaps most importantly, RESULTS. When the Trust wins a battle to save a crucial piece of hallowed ground, each donor KNOWS about it and can share in the sense of accomplishment. Bottom line, the Civil War Trust has saved thousands of acres of Civil War battle fields for our kids and our kids' kids.
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2012
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August 7, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
I have been a supporter since 2004 and have given over 40 gifts including those to the organization as well as specific appeals. The message is communicated well and is clear. But just as important the use of the funds follow the message.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Improve the year end record keeping so we got a complete statement of contributions for the year.
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Definitely
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Definitely
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
A specific appeal that is clear & concise.
Why did you make your donation at this time?
Because I understand & agree with the appeal.
July 30, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
Anyone wishing to design a charitable organization only needs to follow one example, Civil War Trust. It has been my great pleasure to provide some support to this organization over about ten years and to observe its consistent success in preserving historically significant land that would otherwise be lost to development. Civil War Trust is able to raise millions of dollars for this cause by focusing on building personal relationships with its donors, by providing its donors clear statements of the importance of their donations, and by acting to satisfy its donors' and the public's interests in the subject of the Trust's work, preserving our history for future generations. How many donors to national charities ever come to know those soliciting their donations as more than just names? Through their initiative, I now have developed meaningful relationships with a number of Trust representatives. How many donors to national charities know precisely where their donations will be used and the precise impact their donations will have? I do, and well before making a donation. How many donors to national charities can say that the charity they are supporting is doing everything it can to provide them information of interest concerning the subjects of its work, through a newsletter, a website, and regular correspondence? I look forward to receiving my "Hallowed Grounds," to checking the Trust's website for new information, and especially to Jim Lighthizer's letters detailing the Trust's newest preservation campaign and how I can help. I believe all of Civil War Trust's supporters would answer those questions as I have, and express their profound gratitude for the Trust and its efforts on behalf of all of us. I certainly do. Doug Riblet
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Visiting preserved battlefield land
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Can't think of any change I would make.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
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Definitely
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
Concern about preservation of hallowed ground and open space.
Why did you make your donation at this time?
Same as above
What would you tell others about this organization?
See review
July 28, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
I have contributed to the Civil War Trust for over 10 years and have always been extremely pleased with the effectiveness of the organization in fulfilling its mission of saving important Civil War battlefields. CWT’s results – over 32,000 acres
preserved – speak for themselves. CWT also gives superb feedback to its donors, through regular e-mails, conferences, and a magazine. I am not aware of another non-profit organization which provides such accountability to its donors.
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2012
July 27, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
I have been a donor for many years and have been very pleased with their stewardship of my contributions. From the beginning of my involvement with CWT there has been a personal interaction with them that has set them apart from others. Their mission to save Civil War battlefields from development fits well with my interest in the Civil War and conservation generally. I have been very pleased with the efficiency of their operations which allows more money to go to conservation and education. I further have been impressed with the focused opportunities they provide to support specific battlefield preservation initiatives, I.e. it costs this much to save an acre. It makes the contribution feel quite real in it's impact. The educational component has become truly impressive and if one has the good fortune to attend one of their events you are in for a treat. CWT is a top notch organization.
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2012
2 people found this review helpful
July 26, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
I have been a life-time Civil War buff. Three of my great-great-grandfathers served in the CSA...thankfully one survived! I have strongly and generously supported the Civil War Trust since January of 1998. Although I contribute to other worthy causes, CWT is at the top of my list. I have attended several meetings, and met many staff members, all of whom are genuinely dedicated and devoted to the preservation of battlefields that played a role in shaping our nation as we know it today. I am thankful that my (modest) donations not only help preserve these historical sites, but also help educate the youth of today about their importance. I am grateful that someday my grand-children, and possibly even their grand-children, will be able to visit these "Hallowed Grounds". Respectfully submitted...John E. McAuliffe, MD.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Visits to many battlefields which would by now be buried under asphalt and concrete without the work of the CWT.
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Definitely
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Definitely
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
Born in the South, ancestors in the Civil War
Why did you make your donation at this time?
Regularly schduled donation as a member of The Color Bearers
What would you tell others about this organization?
Worthy of all the support you can give them. Their efforts will benefit many generations to come!
July 22, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
For more than a decade my wife and I have vigorously supported the Trust with more than 50 donations...quite simply we 'trust the Trust' to stay on mission("we buy dirt"), to support preservation of hallowed ground, to educate those who walk these grounds and participate in their educational offerings, to obtain matching funds and to minimize their 'overhead expenses'. In NC at Bentonville Battlefield alone during this decade, the Trust has led a cooperative effort to expand core battlefield from less than 100 to nearly 1500 acres...and the preservation continues! We have encouraged many others to participate regularly, for it is clear the Trust plans for the future...for our children's children and beyond.
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