IMPACT INVESTMENT FUND

BBQ Education Foundation

Impact Investors Fund

Impact With Your Investment. Opportunity With Every Dollar.

The Impact Investors Fund of the NHSBBQA Education Foundation invites individuals, businesses, and philanthropic partners to make a purpose-driven investment in education, workforce readiness, and the next generation of skilled leaders.

This is more than giving—it’s investing in measurable outcomes that strengthen students, schools, and the industries that depend on a prepared workforce.

Why Impact Investing Matters

Across the country, students are searching for relevance, direction, and opportunity. When education and industry align, students gain access to real-world skills, credentials, and career pathways that lead to long-term success.

The NHSBBQA Education Foundation relies on mission-aligned investors to:

• Fund critical educational programming

• Expand access to Career & Technical Education (CTE)

• Support workforce-aligned training and certifications

• Remove barriers for underserved and at-risk students

Your investment benefits not only students—but the entire workforce ecosystem.

Our Mission in Action

The mission of the NHSBBQA Education Foundation® is to provide hands-on educational opportunities that prepare students for careers in culinary arts, food science, hospitality, agriculture, and skilled trades.

Through live-fire learning, project-based education, and mentorship, students develop:

• Technical and professional skills

• Leadership and accountability

• Confidence and career awareness

• Industry-relevant experience

Your investment helps turn potential into progress.

Your Investment Supports

Student Learning & Equipment

• Safety gear, chef coats, and tools

• Knife kits and essential classroom equipment

• Hands-on learning resources

Training, Credentials & Certifications

• Industry-aligned certifications

• Food safety and workforce credentials

• Skills assessments and testing

Competitions & Experiential Learning

• Travel and participation support

• Real-world performance opportunities

• Team-based learning experiences

Mentorship & Workforce Pathways

• Job readiness and career coaching

• Mentorship from industry professionals

• Apprenticeship and internship pathways

Impact Investment Levels

Each level represents a direct, tangible outcome:

• $25 Investment – Student safety gear or learning tools

• $50 Investment – Industry certification testing or credential support

• $100 Investment – Workforce training module or curriculum resource

• $250 Investment – Student mentorship and job-readiness coaching

• $500 Investment – Send a student team to a competition or experiential learning event

• $1,000 Investment – Support a student apprenticeship or extended workforce pathway experience

Every investment is applied with purpose and accountability.

Measurable Impact. Real Results.

The Impact Investors Fund is built on:

• Transparency and responsible stewardship

• Clearly defined program outcomes

• Alignment with workforce and education needs

• Scalable, sustainable program growth

Investors can trust that their support creates real, trackable change.

❤️ IGNITING Dreams. Building Futures.

Because of your investment:

• Students gain confidence and direction

• Teachers gain resources and support

• Schools gain relevant, engaging programs

• Industries gain a prepared, motivated workforce

Your generosity fuels more than programs—it fuels dreams, skills, and futures.

Give Regularly. Multiply Your Impact.

Monthly or recurring investments provide:

• Stable funding for long-term planning

• Expanded reach to more students and schools

• Greater impact over time

Consistent investment creates lasting transformation.

Invest Today. Ignite Tomorrow.

Join the Impact Investors Fund and help build the future—one student, one skill, one opportunity at a time.

A True leader leads and lights the fire for the next generation to enjoy and carry on one spark at a time!

"Education is NOT the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire"

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NHSBBQA Education Foundation
is the public-facing name of the BBQ Education Foundation,
a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN - 41-2464833 dedicated to advancing
youth culinary education, live-fire learning, and career pathways
through the National High School BBQ Association® ecosystem.

Legal Notice
The NHSBBQA BBQ Education Foundation is a separate legal entity from the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®).
Donations made on this page support the Foundation’s charitable mission and are not payments to NHSBBQA®.