Building Solutions Together
2013-2014 Annual Campaign
The NAED Education & Research
Foundation’s 2013-2014 Annual
Contribution Campaign is now under
way. This year’s theme, “Building
Solutions Together,” encapsulates the
team effort of the Foundation.
These accomplishments illustrate that
donations to the Annual Campaign
produce tangible results, including:
The support our members show by
contributing to the Annual Campaign
allows the Foundation to develop
the much-needed, industry-specific
training programs and education
for NAED members. Giving to the
Foundation yields real and
measurable results
not only for one’s
business, but also
for the future of the
industry.
• More than 679 people have
received CEP certification in the
four years is has been available.
Past contributions
have enabled the
Foundation to:
• Develop
enhancements for the
NAED Learning Center
• Expand the EPEC program with a
lighting-specific module
• Design and implement Certified
Electrical Professional (CEP)
program preparatory courses
THE CURRENT : WINTER 2014
• The NAED Learning Center has
been used by members to track
nearly 100,000 training activities.
“We rely on the support of our
generous sponsors,” explained Michelle
McNamara, senior vice president of
NAED and executive director of the
NAED Education & Research
Foundation. “Every
contribution counts
toward enhancing
the channel’s
greatest competitive
advantage—our skilled
workforce.”
For nearly 45 years, the
Foundation has provided NAED
members with the educational tools
they need to grow and succeed. Your
support enhances the programs that
cultivate a more knowledgeable and
effective workforce in all areas of your
business.
Giving is an investment—one that
earns measurable returns to improve
your bottom line.
“Through your contributions, we
are building solutions together,”
said McNamara. “It is our mission to
continue to be able to provide the best
educational materials in the industry
and it will happen with the ongoing
commitment of our members. If you
have not contributed to the Annual
Campaign before, I invite you to mak P