National Museum of the Pacific War
Donor story

For the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, we filmed a three-minute legacy giving testimonial. In it, a donor explains why the museum is part of the donor’s will and how simple that was to set up. It speaks to supporters who want to learn about leaving a lasting gift. Legacy gifts support the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, which runs the museum day to day.

The donor talks about the museum’s oral history program, about 5,500 interviews with veterans and people from the home front. Those veterans saw things nobody should ever have to see, and they can’t forget. So, the donor says, “we need to make sure that it’s never forgotten.” The video also shows World War II reenactors opening fire.

The practical side is covered too, and the donor’s verdict is that “it’s very easy to do.” When a staff member mentioned the Legacy program, the donor was already working on a will and set aside a percentage of the estate. Gifts can also come through a 401(k), the forms are online, and anyone unsure can ask an advisor, an attorney or the bank. If your development team promotes planned giving, a donor testimonial like this covers both the why and the how.

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