The SHRM Foundation

After 50 years, the SHRM Foundation has changed its mission and vision.  The Illinois State Council of SHRM and affiliate SHRM chapters are excited to support this new focus on inclusion in the workforce and making a difference in our communities through fundraising for research, scholarships and local outreach.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The SHRM Foundation is a values-based charity organization whose mission is to champion workforce and workplace transformation by providing research-based HR solutions for challenging inclusion issues facing current and potential employees, scholarships to educate and develop HR professionals to make change happen and opportunities for HR professionals to make a difference in their local communities. The SHRM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizational affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Link for more information: https://www.shrm.org/foundation/pages/default.aspx

VISION

​Empowered HR professionals building inclusive organizations where all employees thrive and organizations achieve success.

MISSION

The SHRM Foundation champions workforce and workplace transformation by providing…

  • Research-based HR solutions for challenging inclusion issues facing employees and potential employees.
  • Scholarships to educate and develop HR professionals and students to make change happen.
  • Opportunities for HR professionals to make a difference in their local communities.

Illinois HR Professionals can donate to the Foundation in several ways:

  • Use the link to the SHRM Foundation for information to donate via mail or online: https://www.shrm.org/foundation/pages/default.aspx
  • Participate in the fundraising event at the ILSHRM Annual Conference in September
  • Participate in a local/affiliate chapters fundraising events

COMING SOON: Make a donation via credit card to the SHRM Foundation through ILSHRM’s online donation link.