The SHRM Foundation: Investing in the Future

What is the SHRM Foundation? Structure:  Nonprofit affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)  Legally separate, 501(c)(3) organization –Separate Board of Directors & Budget –Not funded by SHRM membership dues

What is the SHRM Foundation? Mission Statement: The SHRM Foundation maximizes the impact of the HR profession on organizational decision-making and performance by promoting innovation, education, research and the use of research-based knowledge.

What is the SHRM Foundation? The SHRM Foundation advances and supports the human resource profession through: –Research Grants –Scholarships –Educational Products This work is made possible by charitable contributions from individuals, chapters, state councils, companies and others in the HR community.

Research Grants  Provides multi-year grants for high-impact, original HR research  $750,000 funded in 2008  $2.3 million funded since 1996  Relevant, actionable insights for HR practitioners SHRM Foundation is leading funder of HR research.

Connecting Research to HR Practice “Why does research matter?” Research shows what works, and builds HR’s credibility. Research grants result in: –Publication in journals, magazines and textbooks –Presentations at conferences –Certification exam questions  Ultimately, research advances the knowledge base of the HR profession!

Scholarships and Awards  Scholarships for Working Professionals (formerly known as “Regional Scholarship Program”) –$100,000 available ($20,000 per region) –Underwritten by J. J. Keller Foundation –Application deadline is July 15 –Academic and certification scholarships available  Student Scholarships –$50,000 available –Application deadline is October 15 –Academic and certification scholarships available  Dissertation Awards –$20,000 available for promising Ph.D. candidates

Effective Practice Guidelines Distills best research findings and expert opinion on a given topic Seven titles now available: –HR Strategy –Retaining Talent –Developing Leadership Talent –Implementing Total Rewards Strategies –Employee Engagement and Commitment –Selection Assessment Methods –Performance Management Available for free download from the website.

DVD Series Real-world case studies of successful companies, highlighting strategic HR in action DVD, discussion guide and powerpoint presentation Six titles now available: –Seeing Forward –Trust Travels –Ethics in the Workplace –Fueling the Talent Engine –HR In Alignment –HR Role Models Distributed for free to educators.

Other SHRM Foundation Programs  SHRM Masters Series sponsor –Senior-level programming at the Annual Conference.  Strategic Research Project –Identify the top human capital challenges –As a result, Foundation will focus on the theme “Maximizing Leadership Talent”  Directories of HR programs –Online, searchable databases that list masters degree and undergraduate HR- related academic programs

What Our Donors Say: “All of us in HR have the responsibility to invest in and shape the future of our profession.” “I support the SHRM Foundation financially because it is important to me to give back to the profession that has given so much to me.” “After a long career in HR, I donate to the Foundation so that HR professionals everywhere can benefit from the Foundation’s important work.”

Annual Campaign Growth The SHRM Foundation’s Annual Campaign is supported by gifts from individuals, SHRM chapters and state councils, corporate and foundation gifts, event sponsorships, and special events. 76% growth since 2005

How does the Foundation raise money? Chapters and State Councils = $469,624 Organizations = $185,474 Individuals = $191, Annual Campaign – Sources of Annual Campaign revenue SHRM chapters SHRM state councils Special events Individual Gifts J. J. Keller Foundation grant Corporate Sponsorships Other Corporate and Organizational Gifts

Become a donor  Support the 2009 Annual Campaign –Invest in the Future of HR: Make a charitable contribution to the SHRM Foundation –You can donate online or through the mail –Also, remember to bid on an item in the national Online Auction (open to everyone; dates are June 22 – July 6)

Investing in the Future of HR More information is available online: Read summaries of funded research Learn how to apply for a scholarship Download your free reports …and much more!