Help the future of the electrical distribution industry by supporting the NAED Education & Research Foundation develop valuable new programs such as the Branch Manager University, a comprehensive training series that provides professional development tools for your Branch Managers.
How to give:
Download a gift form and mail in your contribution to the Foundation.
Your continued support allows us to improve and expand our educational and training curriculum. The Branch Manager University joins the ranks of the Foundation’s exceptional programs like EPEC and CEP as the best ways to train the industry’s workforce. We know times are tough but your support will go a long way in building a successful future for the electrical distribution industry.
Suggested Giving Levels:
For those contributors seeking guidance regarding giving levels, the NAED Education & Research Foundation Board of Directors has established the following suggested guidelines. Sales ranges reflect annual sales for distributors and annual sales through distribution for manufacturers.
| Annual Sales |
Suggested Minimum Contribution |
Ribbon Recognition |
| Under $1 million |
$250 |
Cobalt
|
| $1 - $5 million |
$500 |
Bronze |
| $5 - $10 million |
$1,000 |
Silver |
| $10 - $25 million |
$2,500 |
Gold |
| $25 - $50 million |
$5,000 |
Platinum |
| $50 - $100 million |
$10,000 |
Diamond |
$100 million and above
|
$25,000 + |
NAED Foundation Fellow |
The NAED Education & Research Foundation’s current fundraising efforts are led by Joe Huffman, VP Supplier Relations, Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED), Irving, Texas. Contributions to the Foundation are accepted throughout the year, and are anchored by the Annual Contribution Campaign which takes place from October to June. Campaign funds go directly to develop and expand educational programs provided by the Foundation.
The Foundation has always relied on its members' generous support. Investment in these educational programs earns a real measurable return — your company is spared the considerable expense of developing its own programs, while your employees become the educated workforce needed to help your company become more profitable.
The Foundation puts to use contributions of every amount. If you have never participated in this Campaign, we invite you to make this year your first
Donors will receive acknowledgment on the NAED website and recognition at all NAED regional conferences and the National Summit. Once the campaign is complete, each company will also be listed in tED magazine.
Annual Contribution Campaign Contributors:
The Board of Directors of the NAED Education & Research Foundation proudly recognizes the outstanding support of the following contributors during the most recent annual contribution campaigns. Many of these companies have participated, as a vital resource for our work, for 30 years or more. We are indebted to all for their contributions on behalf of the entire industry. So, if your company name appears on the attached pdf, we invite your continued participation.
2011-2012 Campaign Contributors
2010-2011 Campaign Contributors
2009-2010 Campaign Contributors
2008-2009 Campaign Contributors
2007-2008 Campaign Contributors
The NAED Education & Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is supported by the annual contributions of electrical distributors and manufacturers. All contributions are tax-deductible.