The SHRM FoundationShaping the future of HR

What is the SHRM Foundation?

• Nonprofit affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

• Legally separate, 501(c)(3) organization

• Separate budget and Board of Directors from SHRM

SHRM Foundation Overview

Mission:

The SHRM Foundation advances global human capital knowledge and practice by

providing thought leadership and educational support; and sponsoring,

funding and driving the adoption of cutting edge, actionable, evidence-based

research.

How is the SHRM Foundation Funded?

• Tax-deductible donations are collected from individuals, chapters and state councils

• SHRM matches donations and covers the Foundation’s operating/overhead expenses

• Thereby, all your donations (every penny!!) stay within the Foundation and are used to fund scholarships, future-focused research, grants, and educational products

• Donated funds do not go into SHRM’s budget and are not used for lobbying or other activities outside the Foundation’s program of work

SHRM Foundation Program of Work

• Strategic thought leadership initiative The SHRM Foundation is conducting a multi-phase program to identify and analyze critical trends likely to impact the workplace in 5-10 years. 

• Innovative academic research grants  The SHRM Foundation is a leading funder of HR research.  More than $1.8 million awarded in past three years.

• Scholarships  More than $100,000 annually awarded in education and certification scholarships to professional and student SHRM members, and doctoral students.

• Educational resources Effective Practice Guidelines, Executive Briefings, DVDs, and webinars

Thought Leadership Initiative

Conducting a multi-phase program with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to identify and analyze critical trends likely to impact the workplace in the next 5-10 years.

Three themes that have been identified: 1. Evolution of Work and the Worker (featured in

2014)2. Engaging and Integrating a Global Workforce

(2015)3. Use of Talent Analytics for Competitive Advantage (2016)

Additional resources available here:Digital Hub: futurehrtrends.eiu.com Follow on twitter: #FutureHRTrends

Research Grants

• Provides multi-year • grants for high-impact,

original HR research

• $1.65 million awarded in past three years

• Relevant, actionable insights for HR practitioners

The SHRM Foundation is the leading funder of HR research.

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Research GrantsResearch shows what works and builds HR’s credibility.

Broad range of research topics funded:

• Creating and Sustaining Virtual Teamwork

• Connecting at Work: The relationship of social media to learning and work engagement

• The Science and Practice of Executive Coaching

Scholarship Programs

We are shaping the future of HR by investing more than $160,000 annually in education and certification scholarships.

• Scholarships support SHRM members pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree or professional certification– Online Application available in March– Applications are due July 15

• $25,000 annually for SHRM student members for education or Assurance of Learning exam– Online Application; applications are due November

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Educational Products

Effective Practice Guidelines

• Concise summary of emerging trends based on relevant research.

• Easy to read; accessible for practitioners

• All eighteen titles available for complimentary download from the Foundation website

Unmatched research-based knowledge

Educational Products

DVD Series

• Real-world case studies of successful companies, highlighting strategic HR in action

• Complete teaching tool with discussion guide and PowerPoint slides

• Viewable on the Foundation website

• Pre-approved for recertification credit

Educational Products

Executive Briefings

• This series makes research-basedknowledge more accessible to organizational leaders

• The briefings summarize relevant human capital research and expert opinion to provide a concise overview of each topic

Fundraising: Annual Campaign

Annual Campaign

Fundraising

State & Chapter Leadership Campaigns

Annual Conference Fundraising

SHRM Member Renewal Forms

Direct Mail Fundraising / Individual Donations

Special Events

Chapter and State Council Donations

Corporate Sponsorship / Donations

Matching GiftsIn Honor Of / In Memory Of gifts

In Lieu of Speakers’ Fees

Annual Board Commitment

Major Gifts Council / Leadership Circle

SHRM State Councils

National Special Events (Auctions)

Corporate & Organizational Gifts

SHRM Chapters

Individuals

Sponsorships

Chapters and State Councils = 53%

Individuals = 27%Corporations = 20%

Annual Campaign

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Shaping the Future of HR

More information is available online:

shrmfoundation.org/

Questions?Allison Samis

Development CoordinatorAllison.Samis@shrm.org