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The American Battlefield Trust saves thousands of acres of hallowed battlefield ground across the country—thousands of acres threatened by development that will now be preserved forever. But we can’t do it without you. The information we gather from supporters like you strengthens our work to preserve significant battlefield land for years to come.

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1) Do you believe that the work the American Battlefield Trust does to preserve America’s hallowed battlefields is important?

Yes

2) How recently have you visited an American battlefield?

Within the past several months

Within the past year

1 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

Over 10 years ago

I have never visited an American battlefield

What are your favorite reasons to visit battlefield land? Please select all that apply.

Gaining a better understanding of what happened during America's defining conflicts

Attending a battle reenactment

Seeing where my ancestors fought

Commemorating and honoring the lives of the soldiers who fought on that hallowed ground

Conducting historical research

For recreation/exercise

Other

2b-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

3) We like to send supporters like you occasional emails with updates including videos, stories, and information about how we are making an impact on your behalf. Would you like to receive these updates? (You can opt out at any time).

Yes, I want to receive occasional emails with updates.

Not at this time.

4) Which aspects of the American Battlefield Trust's work are most meaningful to you?

Please rank the following priorities according to their importance to you, with First Priority being your highest priority.

You may only select one answer for each option.

First Priority	Second Priority	Third Priority	Fourth Priority	Fifth Priority

Land Preservation: Saving land at the most important Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefields.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Restoration: Rehabilitate the properties we preserve back to their wartime appearance.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Interpretation: Creating comprehensive and innovative interpretation at our nation’s most iconic battlefields.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Place-based Education for Students and Teachers: providing inspiring experiences on battlefields through field trips and other educational programs.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Storytelling at Scale: Sharing our educational resources with more Americans than ever before so they can know and understand their history.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

5) Was there an influential person in your life who inspired your interest in battlefield preservation?

Yes

If yes, please describe your relationship with this person:

Parent

Grandparent

Child/children

Spouse

Other Family Member

Friend

Teacher

Other

5a-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

6) When thinking about future generations, how important is it to you that the American Battlefield Trust is able to preserve and save America’s hallowed battlefields?

Most important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

7) American Battlefield Trust supporters recognize the importance of battlefield preservation. Would you consider furthering our work in any of the following ways? (Check all that apply.)

I already have	I am likely	I am somewhat likely	I am not likely

Making a monthly recurring gift

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Donating from a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Donating through a family foundation

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Giving appreciated assets (such as stocks, bonds, securities, etc.)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Giving property (such as real estate, jewelry, artwork or other assets)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Supporting the Trust through my IRA (via a Qualified Charitable Distribution [QCD])

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Attending the Trust’s Annual Conference

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Coming together as a community at our annual Park Day to keep our local historic sites pristine

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Signing a petition or reaching out to decision makers advocating for battlefield preservation

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Joining the Color Bearer Society with an annual membership gift of $1,000 or more

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

8) Many people like to leave a gift to a charity in their will, trust, or by beneficiary designation. Have you considered making such a gift to the American Battlefield Trust to benefit future generations?

I have already left a gift for the American Battlefield Trust in my will, trust, or by beneficiary designation.

I am interested in making this type of gift to the American Battlefield Trust.

Not now, but in the future I would definitely be interested in making this type of gift to the American Battlefield Trust.

Not now, but in the future I might possibly be interested in making this type of gift to the American Battlefield Trust.

I am not interested in this type of gift.

8a) Please tell us about your legacy gift:

Please tell us about your legacy gift:

I planned this gift in honor or in memory of someone.

I would like this gift to go to a specific purpose.

The American Battlefield Trust may use this gift where needed most.

8a-i) Please provide the name of and/or association with this person:

Please provide the name of and/or association with this person:

8a-ii) Please describe the intended purpose:

Please describe the intended purpose:

Please send me additional information about a legacy gift to the American Battlefield Trust.

Guide to Legacy Giving

Easy Ways to Leave a Legacy

Ways to Reduce Estate, Capital Gains, and Income Taxes

How to Create or Update Estate Plans

Gifts that Pay You Income

9) How does the American Battlefield Trust rank in comparison to other organizations or charities you may support?

My top choice for charitable giving

Near the top of my list

Middle of my list

Bottom of my list

Not on my list

9a) Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of the American Battlefield Trust?

Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of the American Battlefield Trust?

Yes

9a-i) Please let us know the most convenient way to connect:

Please let us know the most convenient way to connect:

I would like to introduce the person(s) to the American Battlefield Trust on my own.

I would like the American Battlefield Trust to provide me with resources to share with the person(s).

10) We would love to hear your story. Why is it important to support battlefield preservation? How did you discover the American Battlefield Trust?

What is your favorite battlefield?

11) About You (optional)

Age

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40 - 49

50 - 59

60 - 69

70 - 79

80 - 89

90+

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What is your marital status?

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Which of the following best describes your family?

I do not have any children

I have one child

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Which of the following best describes your highest education level?

High school graduate or equivalent

Some college

Associate's degree

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Please select the option(s) that best describes your professional life (check all that apply):

Working full time

Working part time

Retiring within 5 years

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