The SHRM FoundationShaping the future of HR

Who we are:

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

• SHRM Foundation MissionThe SHRM Foundation advances global HR knowledge and drives practice through – thought leadership and educational support– and by funding and delivering progressive, actionable, evidence-

based research.

• Scholarships and awardsThe SHRM Foundation will award more than 225 scholarships worth a total of more than $295,000 in 2016 for academic studies, professional certification, and conference attendance to professional and student SHRM members, and doctoral students.

• Educational resourcesResearch-based and complimentary products, including: effective practice guidelines, executive briefings and webinars.

• 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 grantsThe SHRM Foundation is a leading funder of HR research.Since 2005, the SHRM Foundation has funded 60 research projects.

What we do:

Scholarship ProgramsIn 2016, the SHRM Foundation will award more than 225 

scholarships worth a total of more than $295,000.

• Scholarships for Annual Conference and ExpoDeadline: March 10

• Scholarships for HR Professionals:Academic & Certification

Deadline: July 15

• Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR Deadline: August 15

• Student ScholarshipsDeadline: November 2016

• Certification Scholarships for HR ProfessionalsDeadline: December 2016

Jatisha Marsh, SHRM-CP2015 Annual Conference and Expo

scholarship recipient

Evidence based solutions

• Effective Practice Guidelines Reports: 22

• DVD Case Studies: 14

• Executive Briefings: 12

• Thought Leadership Initiative: 3 themes2016: Use of Talent Analytics for Competitive Advantage

Complimentary, research-based resources

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 (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.comFollow on twitter: #FutureHRTrends

Research

Nearly $4.5 million awarded since 2007.

As of March 2015: • In 2015, four research grants were funded:

• Generation Y and Work Behavior: Are They Really That Different? A Cross Cultural Examination Using Data Mining of Social Network Websites –Pilot Study

• Leaders’ Role in Fostering Employees’ Recovery• Enhancing Perspective and Authenticity to Improve Age-Diverse

Mentoring Relationships• Comprehensive Test of Generation as a Moderator of Turnover

Antecedents: Are Custom Retention Strategies Needed for Millennial Talent?

The SHRM Foundation is the leading funder of HR research.

How is the SHRM Foundation funded?

Support from SHRM

In‐kind services

Matching gifts

Annual Campaign

Donations

Sponsorships

Revenue from fundraising events

Funds raised through the Annual 

Campaign are NOT used for administrative or fundraising 

needs. 

Annual Campaign Revenue

SHRM FoundationAnnual 

Campaign

State and Chapter Gifts

State and Chapter 

Leadership Campaigns

Board Gifts

Leadership Circle

Corporate Gifts

SponsorshipMatching Gifts

In Lieu of Speaker Fees

Honorariums and 

Memorials

Individual Gifts

Special Events

Your Donations Help People

Jennifer Williams, PHR, SHRM-CP, 2015 Certification Scholarship Recipient

“Shelby is my beautiful 12-year-old, special needs daughter. She cannot communicate, feed herself, walk without assistance or be alone – EVER. I am her voice. I am her advocate in a world of potential hazards…I love my job, I love my career and I love that every face I help I can see a little bit of Shelby.”

Contact us!

shrmfoundation@shrm.org(703) 535-6020

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Mark Schmit, Ph.D., SPHRExecutive 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

Bailey YeagerSenior Marketing Specialist