giving back to the hr profession update from the shrm foundation
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Giving Back to the HR Profession Update from the SHRM Foundation
SHRM Foundation Update
Fundraising – 2009 Annual Campaign
– Results, Trends, Recognition
Programmatic Update - 2010
– Research Grants
– Scholarship Programs
– Educational Products
Fundraising – 2010 Annual Campaign
– 4 Ways Your State Council Can Support the Foundation
Fundraising Challenges
Since mid-2008, fundraising has been “extraordinarily difficult”
• Stock market bouncing up and down• Personal income is flat• Consumer confidence is shaky• Donors are wary
Charitable giving in 2008 declined from 2007 levels – first decline in more than 50 years (Giving USA Foundation)
Survey on philanthropy climate: confidence in summer 2009 at “historic lows” (Center on Philanthropy)
93% of charity leaders said their organizations are feeling the effects of the economy (Bridgespan Group)
Annual Campaign Success!
Success in 2008: Annual Campaign increased 7% over 2007.
Success in 2009: Exceeded goal by $3,300!
2009 Goal = $742,6502009 Actual = $745,949
Maintaining our high level of fundraising, in spite of
economic trends!
Annual Campaign Revenue: 2000 - 2009
State Council Participation in 2009 Annual Campaign
2009 2008
Participation 100% 100%
Cash donation98%
Total = $110,641
94%
Total = $116,221
In-kind donation to national silent auctions
96%
Total = $14,352
84%
Total = $18,063
Thank you for your continued and increased support!
ALL-STARS:
TOP TEN STATE COUNCILS
Alabama SHRM State Council $ 9,250
Garden State Council SHRM $ 9,134
Arizona SHRM State Council $ 8,975
HR Florida $ 8,345
Maryland SHRM State Council $ 6,500
Oklahoma SHRM State Council $ 6,230
North Carolina SHRM State Council $ 5,215
Kansas SHRM State Council $ 5,139
Arkansas SHRM State Council $ 5,041
Kentucky SHRM State Council $ 4,858
ALL-STARS: “Most Improved” STATE COUNCILS
25 State Councils increased their monetary donations over 2008 levels. Thank you!
“Top Ten”:
Maryland SHRM State Council
Utah SHRM State Council
Colorado SHRM State Council
Arkansas SHRM State Council
Illinois SHRM State Council
Minnesota SHRM State Council
Alabama SHRM State Council
Texas SHRM State Council
New Hampshire SHRM State Council
Garden State Council SHRM
Positive Trends
Chapters and State Councils maintained strong levels of support – contributing nearly $462,000 in 2009 (62% of the Annual Campaign total).
– This is down only 2% from the 2008 record high donation of $470,000
– This is up almost 5% from the 2007 donation of $441,000.
Individual donations increased by 26% over 2008, from $128,000 in 2008 to a record high of almost $162,000.
– More individual donors than at any other point in Foundation history.
Corporate gifts and sponsorships have increased 29% since 2007 – from $62,000 to $80,000.
Your support enables the SHRM Foundation to
Support researchers who bring us greater understanding of the complexities of HR (academic research grants)
Assist individuals in their pursuit of greater academic credentials (scholarship programs)
Create materials that explain how practitioners can capitalize on the new knowledge that research provides (educational products)
SHRM Foundation Programs
Research Grants
The SHRM Foundation is the leading funder of HR research.
Provides multi-year grants for high-impact, original HR research
$2.3 million funded since 1996, more than 100 research projects
Relevant, actionable insights for HR practitioners
Broad range of research topics, including:– Managing Global Talent– Employee Engagement– Dynamic Competencies in Global Leaders– Retention of an Older Workforce– Making Virtual Teams More Effective
Research Highlights Brochure
“Research Highlights Brochure” has summaries of recently completed, SHRM Foundation-funded research studies
Presents key findings and implications for practice for HR practitioners.
Research shows what works and builds HR’s credibility.
Scholarship Programs
The SHRM Foundation awards more than $150,000 annually in scholarships.
$100,000 annually to support SHRM members pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree or professional certification.– Online Application available in late March– Applications are due July 15
$50,000 annually for SHRM student members for education or professional certification– Online Application; applications are due October 15
Educational Products
Effective Practice GuidelinesConcise summary of what’s known
based on research.Easy to read; accessible for
practitioners
DVD Series Complete teaching tool with discussion
guide and powerpoint slidesReal-world case studies of successful
companies, highlighting strategic HR in action
Educational products identify emerging trends and help HR practitioners become strategic business leaders
Support the 2010 Annual Campaign
1. Submit a Pledge Form
2. Conduct a Leadership Campaign
3. Donate an Item to the Silent Auction
4. Use the Resources on the Web
1. Submit a Pledge Form
Majority of revenue is received in 4th quarter
GOAL = Secure pledges or gifts from 40% of State Councils (and 20% of chapters) by June 30.
Submit your 2010 State Council pledge form.
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
State Councils
$7,829 $18,223 $15,400 $69,189
7% 16% 14% 63%
Overall Campaign
$76,603 $130,212 $116,564 $415,907
10% 18% 16% 56%
2. Conduct a Leadership Campaign
“Lead by Example”
Demonstrate your commitment to the SHRM Foundation’s mission and programs and your leadership within the HR profession.
GOAL = Secure 100% participation in the campaign among State Council Directors
… and all State Council board members
and Chapter board members.
3. Donate a Silent Auction Item
GOAL = Raise $70,000 from silent auctions– Annual Conference (Partners Reception)– Online Auction– Leadership Conference
New, unique and unusual items will add variety and energize our guests!– Packages: Wine-Lovers’, Sports Fan, Dream
Kitchen, and more!– Donate by April 16, 2010
4. Use the Web Resources
“Fundraising 101” two-part series
Powerpoint presentation about the SHRM Foundation
Newsletter articles to cut-and-paste
Champions program requirements
Guide on how to run a Silent Auction
Request an iPod Shuffle to use at your state conference fundraiser
DVDs, Effective Practice Guidelines, Scholarship application information
Fundraising reports by region and state
Support the SHRM Foundation
As you reflect on the many causes and organizations worthy of your charitable contributions, please consider giving back to your profession through your support of the SHRM Foundation.
– Donations are accepted during the Summit – receive a “Foundation Donor” ribbon!
– Donations of $25 or more will be recognized in the Foundation’s annual “Honor Roll” report
Investing in the Future of HR
More information is available online:
www.shrm.org/foundation
Read summaries of funded research
Learn how to apply for a scholarship
Download your free reports
…and much more!
Laurie Perry [email protected]