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With support from SHRM chapters, state councils, and volunteer leaders, the SHRM Foundation is able to fulfill our mission to champion workforce and workplace transformation. THANK YOU!
To honor chapters, councils, and volunteer leaders who go above-and-beyond, the SHRM Foundation has created the following recognition awards. As a charity, our work is only possible through the generosity of passionate individuals, organizations and SHRM chapters and state councils.
Top 25 Fundraising Chapters
With more than 500 SHRM chapters, the Top 25 Fundraising Chapters represent the top five percent of all SHRM chapters. These chapters have the highest yearly contributions, including gifts from the chapter plus recognition credits donated by individuals or companies on behalf of the chapter.
Top fundraising chapters are recognized on the SHRM Foundation’s website and in the monthly newsletter, are awarded a digital badge to display on the chapter website, and receive an award from the SHRM Foundation at the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition.
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The final Top 25 Fundraising list is currently being calculated and will be announced in quarter 1 of 2020.
Foundation Champions
SHRM Foundation Champions are SHRM chapters and state councils that support the SHRM Foundation by:
- Making an annual donation to the SHRM Foundation directly from chapter/council funds by December 31
- Hosting a fundraising event to benefit the SHRM Foundation
- Encouraging board members and invite all chapter members to join Team Empower by making an
individual annual donation of $30 or more and pledging to support the SHRM Foundation’s annual
initiative
To become a Foundation Champion, complete each of the three steps and include further information in your SHAPE workbook (
section 2, #6 for state councils and
section 2, #5 for chapters).
Qualifying chapters and councils are recognized on the SHRM Foundation website and receive a digital badge to display on their chapter or council website.
For more information on how your chapter or state council can become a 2019 Foundation Champion, please email
SHRMFoundation@shrm.org.
Innovation Grants
SHRM Foundation Innovation Grants support SHRM state councils and chapters working to improve their communities and build inclusive organizations. In June of 2018, the SHRM Foundation awarded grants of up to $10,000 each for programs or services that have practical and measurable effects on veteran employment.
Congratulations to the following winners:
- South Central Minnesota SHRM
- Program: educating employers on how to support employees serving in the National Guard and Reserves
- Northwest Arkansas Human Resource Association
- Program: coaching retiring officers on translating their military experience to civilian leadership positions
- HR Management Association of Palm Beach County, Fla.
- Program: helping HR professionals write job descriptions for veterans and read veteran resumes
- Illinois SHRM
- Program: donating professional services to veterans as they prepare to re-enter the workforce
- Washington State SHRM
- Program: formally recognizing employers committed to veteran hiring
- San Diego SHRM
- Program: providing courses and mentorship to transitioning service members as they search and interview for jobs in the civilian workplace