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July 3, 2012
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I have been a donor to the Civil War Trust for a number of years and have met with the president and with other members of the staff several times. I am impressed with their dedication and the efficiency of the organization. Unlike many non-profits, which are perpetual sinecures for the staff, they say they would like to complete their mission of protecting major civil war battle sites and go out of business. I have featured the Civil War Trust (formerly known as the Civil War Preservation Trust) as an example of a well-run organization in the best-selling college-level management accounting textbook that I co-author. I am an emeritus professor of accounting and a CMA.
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July 3, 2012
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This is the best . Organized, focused on the task, efficently managed and shows results the battle sites we have saved. Since 1994 we have made 124 indiviuals gifts. Our gifts total over $10,000.00 dollars. In our advancing golden years the gifts are smaller but our belief in the task and the Trusts' determination to save all we can. Our overhead is low yet our staff continues to work at the highest lvel of commitment. This is a well run operation decidatwed to the task. Bruce and Barbara McNaughton
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saving battlefied sites
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Not change one thing
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Save our history
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site came available to save
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Join, give it is all worthwhile
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July 3, 2012
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I have been a contributing member of the Civil War Trust since 2001. Since joining the Trust, I have made in excess of 95 contributions to their causes to save hallowed ground. As a result of the Trust's work, I have be able to visit battlefields at Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Cedar Creek, the Wilderness and Franklin with the next generation (my 7 and 11 year old grand daughters) to witness first hand what the Trust has accomplished.
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July 3, 2012
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I totally believe in this charity, its efficiency and mission. Just last month my American Express statement shows I gave three gifts to them totalling $325. (I gave a total of $75 to two other civil war battlefield presrvation groups.) If I had millinios to give, they would get it. If not us, who? If not now, when?
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July 3, 2012
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History matters. Our heritage matters. Our opportunty to preserve hallowed ground, the sites of so many of our Civil War battlefields, won't last forever. That is why I was curious when I first heard about the work of the Civil War Preservation Trust. After research, I soon discovered that this is an extremely well run non-profit organization. I'm impressed with how they leverage my financial gifts, their focus on keeping overhead costs low, and the effectiveness with which they get their important message to the broader community. The way in which they are evolving their model to applied history, including curriculum development, has been an added bonus for me. I'm honored to have been a donor since 2009.
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July 3, 2012
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We've had the distinct pleasure of being members of Civil War Trust since it's merge in 1999. We've attended nearly every conference since then & had the most amazing people within the organization welcome us as family. We have never had such special feelings & treatment from any other organization. Forever Members!
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July 3, 2012
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Anytime a charitable organization can make sure that at least 80%-85% of every donated dollar goes straight to the main purpose of it - battlefield land purchase and preservation in this case - then I think the organization is running exactly as it should, and it's one in which I'll do business time and time again. I've had nothing but good experiences with the Civil War Trust and fully believe they will help continue to keep our history alive.
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July 3, 2012
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I first donated to this charity when it was the Civil War Preservation Trust, many years ago. They provide excellent information about the Civil War's historical importance, but also the war's continued relevance to the present. I know where my money is going to preserve history, and appreciate the hard work of the staff. The Trust keeps donors informed of its activities, and sponsors some excellent special events. I give every year.
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