About

NRF Foundation (NRFF) is the research and education arm of the National Retail Federation. A non-profit foundation created in 1981, NRFF conducts industry research, and develops education and training programs and professional industry credentials to help retail associates advance. NRFF research provides the basis for education about the industry and its importance to the economy, and arms industry and government leaders with analyses of public policy decisions on consumers, retailers, and the economy. NRFF also promotes retailing as a career destination through awareness and networking programs for students in schools, colleges, and universities. The Foundation's education and career development efforts, including NRF University wired, the industry's eLearning platform, and National Professional Certifications in Customer Service, Sales, and Retail Management and the Professional Retail Business Credential build a professional and competitive retail workforce.

A Board of Directors comprised of retailers, industry partners, and educators governs the NRF Foundation. The Foundation's activities are funded by annual contributions from retail companies, industry allies, private foundations, and special fundraising events. In addition, partnerships with industry allow us to offer research and/or education programs that benefit retailing. NRF Foundation thanks the many companies and partners who have supported the retail industry's education and training arm.

Board of Director

Chairman
Mr. Kip Tindell
Chairman & CEO
The Container Store

President and CEO
Mr. Matt Shay
President & CEO
National Retail Federation

Secretary and Treasurer
Mr. H. James Baum
CEO
BGH "Here's Hallmark" Shops

Mr. Robert M. Beall II
Chairman
Beall's, Inc.

Mr. Shane Berry
SVP & General Manager, Nat'l Client Group
American Express Merchant Services

Mr. Paul R. Charron
Senior Advisor
Warburg Pincus, LLC

Mr. Robert J. Corliss
President and CEO
Robert Talbott, Inc.

 

Ms. Marsha Everton
Corporate Director and Advisor
Marsha Everton LLC

Mr. Jan de Jong
Principal
Retail Dutchman

Mr. Steven D. Ladwig
General Manager, Retail Store Solutions
IBM Corporation

Mr. Mark Larson
Partner, Global Head of Retail
KPMG

Ms. Claudia Mobley, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Retailing, Sam M. Walton College of Business
University of Arkansas

Mr. Daryl Routzahn
President & CEO
Routzahn's

Mr. David Gruehn
Retail Industry Solutions Director
Microsoft Corporation

Supporting the Foundation

Contributing to the NRF Foundation is a solid way to make an investment in retailing's future.
If you would like to support the NRF Foundation and its programs with a tax deductible contribution,
here's how you can help:

  1. Donate to NRFF when you pay NRF membership dues. Simply check the box on the membership
    renewal form and send your payment.
     
  2. Use NRFF training and certification programs for your associates.
     
  3. Use local NRFF-approved resources for your hiring and training needs.
     
  4. Sponsor education activities to help promote retail as a career destination.
     
  5. Sponsor original research.
     
  6. Make tax deductible donation to: NRF Foundation, 325 7th Street NW, Suite 1100,
    Washington, DC 20004. NRF Foundation is designated as a 501(c)3 public charity by
    the Internal Revenue Service. For verification, visit the IRS website and enter the search
    word NRF in the NAME field, Washington in the CITY field, and DC in the STATE field.