The SHRM Foundation was founded in 1966 as a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors from the HR profession, including academics, practitioners and representatives from SHRM. The Foundation funds research, publications and education to advance the HR profession and enhance the effectiveness of HR professionals. To support its important work, the SHRM Foundation conducts an annual fundraising campaign. All contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible.

Congratulations to the following chapters recognized as a 2008 Champion for their ongoing support of the Foundation:

Baldwin County SHRM
Birmingham SHRM
Calhoun County SHRM
East Alabama SHRM
Escambia County SHRM
Mobile SHRM
North Alabama Chapter of SHRM
SHRM Montgomery
SHRM Selma
Tennessee Valley Chapter SHRM
Tuscaloosa HR Professionals
Wiregrass Human Resourc Management Association

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. The Foundation puts out RFP's to the research community and then evaluates the research proposals it receives. Using its "LIVE" criteria: L-Leverage, I-Impact, V-Visibility, E-Enhances the profession, the Foundation selects projects to fund.


The Foundation also funds practical publications on specific issues such as the highly acclaimed book, Making Mergers Work: The Strategic Importance of People and the new DVD HR in Alignment: The Link to Business Results. Other Foundation projects include educational scholarships, the Effective Practice Guidelines series, and online directories of undergraduate and masters degree programs in human resource management.


To learn more about the work of the SHRM Foundation or make a donation, go to SHRM Foundation. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent that law permits.

The following resources and information is provided to assist chapters in their Foundation efforts.

SHRM Foundation 2008 Goals

SHRM Foundation Resources

SHRM Foundation Tool Kit

Chapter Champion Information and Online Application

SHRM Foundation Scholarships

SHRM Foundation Pledge Form

SHRM Foundation DVDs Available

SHRM Foundation Articles (Samples from Foundation web site)

SHRM Foundation Director Job Description