1. The SHRM Foundation How It Benefits You

2. Overview What is the SHRM Foundation? What is the SHRM Foundation? What does the Foundation do? What does the Foundation do? Why should we support the SHRM Foundation? Why should we support the SHRM Foundation?

3. What is the SHRM Foundation? 501(c)3 affiliate of SHRM 501(c)3 affiliate of SHRM Legally separate entity Legally separate entity Able to accept tax-deductible contributions Able to accept tax-deductible contributions

4. SHRM Foundation Vision & Mission The SHRM Foundation maximizes the impact of the HR profession on organizational decision-making and performance by promoting innovation, research, and the use of research-based knowledge. The SHRM Foundation maximizes the impact of the HR profession on organizational decision-making and performance by promoting innovation, research, and the use of research-based knowledge.

5. Why “Research-based” Knowledge? Research shows which methods work Research shows which methods work Builds HR’s credibility Builds HR’s credibility Adds value to your organization Adds value to your organization Helps you speak the language of business Helps you speak the language of business

6. What Does the SHRM Foundation Do? Create and disseminate research-based knowledge and supports professional development of HR professionals Create and disseminate research-based knowledge and supports professional development of HR professionals Research Research Publications Publications Education Education Scholarships Scholarships

7. Foundation Programs/Process Research - Award research grants Research - Award research grants Publications - Publish research results: books, reports, website Publications - Publish research results: books, reports, website Education - Create presentations, videos and study guides to share knowledge Education - Create presentations, videos and study guides to share knowledge Scholarships - Provide money for further education and certification Scholarships - Provide money for further education and certification

8. Effective Practice Guidelines New series Research based Easy-to-use format Free to members New Report on Selection Techniques; Fall 2005

9. “HR in Alignment” DVD Case study of Sysco food services Case study of Sysco food services Links HR strategy to business strategy Links HR strategy to business strategy Excellent for chapter programs Excellent for chapter programs Distributed free to all SHRM chapters and state councils Distributed free to all SHRM chapters and state councils

10. New! Talent Management DVD Profiles talent strategy at Yahoo! Inc. Profiles talent strategy at Yahoo! Inc. Features interviews with Yahoo’s senior executives Features interviews with Yahoo’s senior executives Available from SHRMStore, Fall 2005 Available from SHRMStore, Fall 2005

11. Mergers & Acquisitions Study Finding: HR’s early involvement increases chances for M&A success Practical guide for adding value in M&A Excellent business reviews

12. HR Academic Program Directories Two online directories Masters degree programs Undergraduate HR programs Free access for SHRM members

13. Educational Awards & Scholarships Regional Scholarship Program $50,000 Regional Scholarship Program $50,000 SHRM Masters Series $25,000 SHRM Masters Series $25,000 Collegiate HR Games $36,000 Collegiate HR Games $36,000 Student Scholarships $13,000 Student Scholarships $13,000

14. Invest in Your Profession Research Research Publications Publications Education & Scholarships Education & Scholarships Contribute to the SHRM Foundation!