NRF Foundation

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NRF Foundation
Type501(c)3 organization
Websitenrffoundation.org

The NRF Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the philanthropic arm of the National Retail Federation.

Leadership[]

Ellen Davis was named president of the NRF Foundation in 2018.[1] She joined the NRF in 2002 as manager of media relations and held several positions within the communications and public affairs department before becoming executive director of the Foundation in 2012.

Macy’s Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Gennette is chairman of the NRF Foundation Board, a position previously held by former Neiman Marcus President and CEO Karen Katz.[2][3]

NRF Foundation Gala[]

The NRF Foundation brings together hundreds of retail executives and industry supporters for its annual Gala in New York City every January.[4][5] The Gala raises money for the Foundation’s initiatives, including scholarships and educational programming and its training and credential program, RISE Up.[6] The 25 individuals named to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future,[7] as well as the recipient of NRF’s The Visionary, are also recognized at the Gala.[8][9]>[10][11]

The 5th annual NRF Foundation Gala raised $3.2 million and took place on January 13 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York City.[12][13]

Student Program at Retail’s Big Show[]

Each year leading up to Retail’s Big Show, the NRF Foundation hosts its Student Program for hundreds of students in New York City. This program exposes students to career paths in retail through talks from retail CEOs, networking and mentoring opportunities. Recipients are also selected at this time for several of the Foundation’s scholarship programs.[14][15]

RISE Up[]

In 2017, the NRF Foundation brought together dozens of retailers and nonprofits to launch the RISE Up (Retail Industry Skills and Education) training and credential program, designed to help people acquire the skills they need to land jobs in retail and advance into careers. Since its launch, more than 50,000 individuals have participated in RISE Up.[16][17][18]

References[]

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  2. ^ Moin, David (2018-03-12). "Ellen Davis Names NRF Foundation President". WWD. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
  3. ^ Moin, David (2019-01-11). "NRF Foundation Recasting Retail's Image". WWD. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
  4. ^ "People on the Move: Kellogg, Parker's, PepsiCo & RAI Trade Marketing Services". Convenience Store News. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  5. ^ "Best of NRF 2019: Top 10 Takeaways". RIS News. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  6. ^ "NRF Foundation Releases List of People Shaping Retail's Future | Gifts & Dec". www.giftsanddec.com. 13 November 2018. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  7. ^ "People Shaping Retail's Future 2019". RIS News. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  8. ^ Moin, David (2019-01-14). "NRF Foundation Gala Raises $3.2 Million". WWD. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
  9. ^ Moin, David (2019-01-11). "NRF Foundation Recasting Retail's Image". WWD. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
  10. ^ Stidham, Kristina. "Industry Insights From the NRF Foundation Gala". Total Retail. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  11. ^ "Michael B. Jordan, Naomi Campbell, Jay-Z And More Celebs Out And About". Essence. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  12. ^ "NRF Foundation Gala raises over $3.2 million to shape future talent in retail". Museums & More. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
  13. ^ "Chrissy & John Hit the Critics' Choice Awards, Plus Julia Roberts, Chris Pratt & More". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  14. ^ Staff, W. W. D. (2018-01-12). "Cultivating the Next Generation of Retail Talent". WWD. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
  15. ^ Staff REPORTS. "Kent State student finalist for National Retail Federation Scholarship". Record-Courier. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
  16. ^ "National Retail Federation Foundation launches partnership on worker credentialing". HR Dive. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
  17. ^ D'innocenzio, Anne (2018-05-30). "Need an entry-level job at a store? It can be harder now". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
  18. ^ "NRF launches job training initiative". Chain Store Age. 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
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