The SHRM Foundation helps you be a strategic HR leader through research, education, scholarships and research-based information. It is funded through individual and organization donations, and all Arizona SHRM Chapters donate to the Foundation.
The Foundation promotes research, innovation and the use of research-based knowledge. With an annual budget of approximately $1 million, it funds major research projects that have a direct and practical impact in advancing the HR profession.
Mission Statement and Strategic Objectives
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.
Objective 1: The SHRM Foundation will be a preeminent broker/source of valued research knowledge.
Objective 2: The SHRM Foundation will broaden the understanding and application of research-based knowledge and techniques to the HR professional.
Objective 3: The SHRM Foundation will make research-based knowledge accessible and actionable for the HR profession.
Objective 4: The SHRM Foundation will develop and nurture funding sources for the Foundation's work.
Here’s more information on Foundation activities that benefit SHRM members:
Scholarships for SHRM Members
Thinking about taking a prep course for the HRCI Certification exam or going for an HR degree? As a SHRM member, you are eligible to apply for SHRM Foundation Scholarships, which are awarded on a regional basis. For more information including how to apply, go to www.shrm.org/foundation.
Your Foundation at Work: Graduate Programs Directory
Thinking about getting your master's degree? The SHRM Foundation can help. The Foundation has compiled the first-ever comprehensive directory of master's degree programs in human resource management, HRD, I/O psychology and more. Visit www.shrm.org/foundation/directory to view profiles of more than 120 HR-related master's degree programs across North America. The directory provides information on programs of study, location, curriculum, tuition, student demographics and more. Full-time, part-time, online and distance learning programs are included. Access to the online directory is free to SHRM members and the printed version, Graduate Programs in Human Resource Management, is available for purchase from the SHRMStore by calling 1-800-444-5006.
SHRM Foundation Effective Practice Guidelines Series
The following reports present a concise, easy-to-read summary of HR practices proven by research to be effective. These publications provide practical guidelines and advice to help you do your job better.
Click on the report of your choice to download your free pdf copy
Developing Leadership Talent
Implementing Total Rewards Strategies
Employee Engagement and Commitment
Selection Assessment Methods
Performance Management
DVD Series
The Foundation has developed a series of DVD’s on a number of important business and HR issues. Titles include:
Trust Travels: The Starbucks Story
Ethics: The Fabric of Business
Fueling the Talent Engine: Finding adn Keeping High Performers
HR in Alignment: The Link to Business Results
HR Role Models
To order DVD’s for your chapter meeting or HR department, visit www.shrm.org/foundation.
The SHRM Foundation: Investing in Your Future as an HR Leader
Please include the SHRM Foundation on your list of charitable contributions. The amount you give is up to you. Every Contribution Counts!
Click here to access the SHRM Foundation Donation Form
Thank you in advance for your generous gift, and for supporting our profession!
