Friends of CEC: A Monthly Giving Community for CEC Changemakers

Make an Ongoing Difference at CEC

Friends of CEC is a passionate community of monthly donors dedicated to empowering exceptional children and the educators who support them.

Your recurring gift sustains CEC’s five endowments, which invest in the future of special education through teacher preparation, leadership development, advocacy, and student recognition.

Join this powerful network today.

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Why Give Monthly?

Impact That Grows Over Time: Monthly gifts build into lasting change
Easy & Flexible: Automatic donations on your schedule
Budget-Friendly: Start at just $10/month
Mission-Driven: Support CEC’s work to cultivate, empower, and champion education professionals serving individuals with disabilities

Member Benefits

As a Friend of CEC, you’ll receive:

A welcome gift
Recognition on our website and in our annual stewardship report
A small annual token of appreciation
Regular donor newsletter updates
Invitations to:
- The Annual Friends of CEC Briefing
- Our Annual Donor Reception
- An Exclusive Coffee Bar at the CEC Convention

Giving Options

Choose a monthly amount that works for you.

You may also give:

In honor or in memory of someone special
With company matching gifts (check with your employer!)

Optional: Honoree will be recognized on the Friends of CEC webpage

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Meet the Friends of CEC

Updated 8/7/2025

Mary Baker-Hendy
Bob Barrows
Jordan Bowman
Robin Brewer
Megan Chester
Kyena Cornelius
E. Paula Crowley
Lara Fahey
Teri Faucette
Susan Fowler
Mikki Garcia
Claire Jagla
Concetta Lewis
Jessica Lucke
Joan McDonald
Wanda Miller
Jake Minor
LaQuenta Montañez
Adam Moore
Stacy Pellettieri
Fonda L. Robinson
Kevin Rubenstein
Chad Rummel
Rachel Shahrivar
Amy Stevens
Benjamin Tillotson
Cherie Vannatter