The SHRM Foundation

SHRM Foundation Overview

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

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

• Separate Board of Directors and budget

• Not funded by SHRM membership dues

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.

SHRM Foundation Overview

Programs:

Support researchers who bring us greater understanding of the complexities of HR (research grants)

Assist individuals in their pursuit of greater academic credentials (scholarships)

Create complimentary materials that explain how practitioners can capitalize on the new knowledge that research provides (educational products)

Research Grants

• Provides multi-year grants for high-impact, original HR research

• More than $3.8 million funded in research grants

• 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:

• Healthy Adoption of Mobile Communications

• When Talent Loss Poses the Greatest Risk• Best Places to Work: How “Making the

List” Impacts the Strength and Sustainability of Subsequent Recruitment and Turnover Outcomes

Scholarship Programs

We are shaping the future of HR by investing more than $175,000 annually in education and certification scholarships.

• $122,500 annually to support SHRM members pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree or professional certification– 130 awards: 20 education ($2,000 each) and 110

certification ($750 each)– 30 additional certification awards were added for 2014!– Online applications are due July 15

• $55,000 annually for SHRM student members for education or professional certification– Online applications are due November 1

Educational Products

Effective Practice Guidelines

• Concise summary of emerging trends based on relevant research.

• Easy to read; accessible for practitioners

• All titles available for complimentary download from the Foundation web site

We offer unmatched knowledge for the benefit of the professional workforce by providing educational products that help HR practitioners become strategic business leaders.

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 web site

• Pre-approved for certification 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

Give on the GoSHRM Member Renewal Forms

Individual Donations

Special Events

Chapter and State Council Donations

Corporate Sponsorship / Donations

Matching Gifts In Honor Of / In Memory Of gifts

In Lieu of Speakers’ Fees

Annual Board Commitment

Major Gifts Council / Leadership Circle

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economic trends!Annual Campaign Revenue: 2000 - 2013

2013 Campaign Total: $1,000,000+

SHRM State Councils

National Special Events (Auctions)

Corporate & Organizational Gifts

SHRM Chapters

Individuals

Sponsorships

Chapters and State Councils = 58%

Individuals = 23%Corporations = 19%

Communications• Quarterly Core Leadership Area (CLA) webinars

• Monthly regional newsletters

• Social Media updates on Facebook and Twitter (@SHRMFoundation)

• Regional team members - contact your Regional Administrator to be certain you are listed in the SHRM database as a CLA Leader

• Membership Advisory Council members

Volunteer Resources

Volunteer Resources

General Resources

• SHRM Foundation Overview• SHRM Foundation Ad• Annual Campaign Brochure• Printable Donation Form• Foundation Scholarship & Award Spreadsheet• Get Involved Form • SHRM Foundation News Articles

Volunteer Resources

Fundraising Tools:Cultivation, Solicitation & Stewardship

Volunteer Resources

Getting Started

• SHRM Foundation Volunteer Success Guide • SHRM Foundation Gift Recording Procedures • Champions & SHAPE• General Resources for the Annual Campaign• Running a Silent Auction • For State Councils Only • Using the SHRM Foundation Logo

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where do I mail the donation? SHRM Foundation P.O. Box 79116 Baltimore, MD 21279-0116

• Who should checks be made payable to?– “SHRM Foundation”– Include your Chapter or Council’s full name (no abbreviations), mailing address &

Chapter number for Chapter donations

• Do you accept credit cards?– Yes. Visa, MasterCard & American Express– Please include a completed SHRM contribution form with all credit card donations

• Do you accept online donations?– Yes, at http://www.shrmfoundation.org. If using a personal credit card on behalf of a

Chapter or State Council, please communicate this clearly in the “Additional Explanation” field

SHAPE/Foundation Champions

SHAPE/Foundation Champions

Shaping the Future of HRMore information is available online:

www.shrmfoundation.org/

Questions?Michael Ressegue

Development Coordinatormichael.ressegue@shrm.org

Looking for Resources to be Sent to You?Elissa Soares

Foundation Administratorelissa.soares@shrm.org