NRF Foundation

The NRF Foundation is a non-profit educational and philanthropic arm of the National Retail Federation dedicated to retail workforce development, career training, and education. The organization provides industry-recognized training credentials (such as its RISE Up initiative), student scholarships, and university networking events to help job seekers enter and advance in retail careers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., it collaborates with major retail brands and academic institutions to build talent pipelines and support career growth across the retail sector.