Help Us Raise $50,000 to make Chad get a Tattoo.

A bold challenge. A meaningful mission. Support the NACS Foundation and help fund education, research, and the future of the college store industry.

Progress...

5,000 raised of $50,000 goal 

So… What’s This About a Tattoo?

Chad Schreier threw out a challenge:

If the NACS community can come together and raise $50,000, he’ll make his support permanent with a tattoo of the NACS Foundation Flame Pin.


This campaign is about more than a tattoo. It’s about showing what’s possible when our industry rallies together.


Every gift, big or small, moves us closer to the goal.

Your Gift Fuels the Future

This is an investment in people, ideas, and the future of our industry.

Student scholarships and industry access 

Research that helps stores adapt and thrive 

Professional development and leadership growth 

Innovation across the college store landscape 

Be Part of the Moment

This is your chance to support the industry, have some fun, and be part of a campaign people will be talking about long after the ink dries.

1

Make a

One-Time Gift

Every dollar counts toward the

$50,000 goal.

2

Start a

Monthly Pledge

Sustainable giving

= lasting impact.

3

Match

or Multiply

Encourage your network to join you.

Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

  • Is this real?

    Yes. If we hit $50,000, Chad gets the tattoo.

  • Where does the money go?

    All funds support programs of the NACS Foundation.

  • Can I give through my institution/company?

    Yes! Contact us for details on corporate or institutional gifts.

  • Will the tattoo actually happen?

    We’re counting on it.

  • Is my donation tax-deductible?

    Yes!. The NACS Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization recognized by the IRS.

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