McManis Faulkner was a sponsor of the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation (CEEF) Black & White Ball. Since State funding alone can no longer support arts, music, and technology programs in the Cupertino School District, CEEF raises money to fill in the gap. The Gala, which was held at Club Auto Sport in San Jose, featured a live auction, dancing, dinner, and complementary wine and beer tastings. Hilary Weddell sits on the Board of Trustees for CEEF.