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.
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California HR Professionals can donate to the Foundation in several ways:
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Use the link to the SHRM Foundation for information to donate via mail or online
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Participate in the fundraising event at the California Legislative & HR Conference in April
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Participate in a local/affiliate chapters fundraising events
Foundation Initiatives
Aging Workforce Strategy
The SHRM Foundation is focused on championing workforce and workplace transformation and inspiring HR professionals to make it happen. Access a suite of digital resources designed to help professionals address and support the aging workforce in their organizations and communities. Join us in challenging aging workforce myths and make a difference in your organization. Visit shrmfoundation.org/aginginitative for complimentary tips, videos and easy-to-apply resources.
Integrating & Engaging Veterans
In The Workforce
As part of a multi-year initiative, the SHRM Foundation is supporting research and developing resources to provide practical solutions for hiring and retaining veterans at firms of all sizes and in all sectors. Visit shrmfoundation.org/veteraninitative to access hiring FAQs, reports and other easy-to-use resources including the new guidebook, The Recruitment, Hiring, Retention & Engagement of Military Veterans.
Foundation Scholarships
The SHRM Foundation champions workforce and workplace transformation by providing scholarships to educate and develop HR professionals and students to make change happen. These scholarships are made possible through generous donations of people like you!
In 2019, the SHRM Foundation will award more than $500,000 in certification, academic and professional development scholarships and grant to HR professionals and students. We encourage all eligible SHRM, student and chapter and state council members to apply for one or more of the scholarships or awards. To view the list of available scholarships visit shrmfoundation.org/scholarships.