The SHRM FoundationShaping the future of HR

Who we are:

• SHRM Foundation VisionThe SHRM Foundation is the globally recognized catalyst for shaping human resource thought leadership and research.

• SHRM Foundation MissionThe 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.

What we do: Education products that focus on

evidence-based, effective HR practices:DVD’s, effective practice guidelines reports,

executive briefings, webinars.

Leading funder of HR research and studying what’s next through

Thought Leadership Initiative.

Offering scholarships and awards for academic HR studies and professional certification

Areas 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.  Since 2005, the SHRM Foundation has funded 60 research projects.

• Scholarships and awardsIn 2014, more than 100 scholarships were awarded for academic studies and professional certification to professional and student SHRM members, and doctoral students.

• Educational resources Research-based and complimentary products, including: DVDs, effective practice guidelines, executive briefings 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

More than $3.8 million awarded since 2007.

As of September 2014: • Currently funding 16 research projects totaling

$1,555,497• Spring grant funding cycle received 32 grant

proposals and 2 were conditionally funded for a total of $215,000:

• Bridging Communication Gaps in HR by Mapping Constructs and Findings

• Free-Riding in Global Virtual Teams: An Experimental Study of Antecedents and Strategies to Minimize the Problem

The SHRM Foundation is the leading funder of HR research.

Scholarship Programs

More than 100 scholarships awarded in 2014.

• SHRM Foundation Scholarships for HR Professionals– Academic and professional certification scholarships– Application deadline: mid-July 2015 

• SHRM Foundation Student Scholarships– Undergraduate and graduate academic scholarships and

Assurance of Learning exam scholarships– Application deadline: November 2015

• Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR – First-time master’s student seeking degree in HR – Application deadline: mid-August 2015

Educational Products

Effective Practice Guidelines

DVD Case Studies

Executive Briefings

Complimentary, research-based resources

How is the SHRM Foundation funded?

Annual Campaign:The SHRM Foundation's fundraising efforts, called the Annual Campaign, includes donations, sponsorship, and revenue from fundraising events.

Support from SHRM:The SHRM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. As the charity affiliate of SHRM, the SHRM Foundation is grateful for the significant support received from SHRM, including:

– In-kind services – Matching gift for donations received during the Annual Campaign

The support received from SHRM allows the SHRM Foundationto use every dollar raised to advance our mission

through scholarships, educational resources, HR research and thought leadership.

Annual Campaign Revenue

SHRM Foundation

Annual Campaign

State and Chapter

Gifts

State and Chapter

Leadership Campaigns

Board Gifts

Leadership Circle

Corporate Gifts

Sponsorship

Matching Gifts

In Lieu of Speaker

Fees

Honorariums and

Memorials

Individual Gifts

Special Events

Give on the Go

Contact us!

shrmfoundation@shrm.org

(703) 535-6020

facebook.com/SHRMFoundation

@SHRMFoundation

Mark Schmit, Ph.D., SPHR Executive Director 

Elissa SoaresFoundation Administrator Beth McFarland, CAEDirector, Foundation Programs

Dorothy Mebane, Ph.D.Manager, Foundation Programs Ashlee Droscher Smith, M.S., CFREDirector, Development            Allison SamisAssociate Development Specialist             

Miles WooleverCampaign Administrator