Foundation Director - Overview
Highlights
What is the SHRM Foundation?
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.
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 (http://shrm.org/foundation/fundedres.asp) 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.
Wisconsin HR Professionals benefit from contributing to the Foundation through its research, publications, education, and scholarships.
What are the SHRM Foundation’s Mission Statement and Strategic Objectives?
The SHRM Foundation maximizes the impact of the HR profession on organizational decision-making and performance by promoting innovation, education, research, and the use of research-based knowledge.
Objective 1: The SHRM Foundation will be a preeminent broker/source of valued research knowledge.
Objective 2: The SHRM Foundation will broaden the understanding and application of research-based knowledge and techniques to the HR professional.
Objective 3: The SHRM Foundation will make research-based knowledge accessible and actionable for the HR profession.
Objective 4: The SHRM Foundation will develop and nurture funding sources for the Foundation’s work.
Invest In Your Profession
To summarize, investing in the SHRM Foundation is really an investment in yourself and in the HR profession. Through its program of work- research, publications and education- the Foundation benefits you and Wisconsin and highlights the importance of the HR profession to overall business success.
To make a donation, click on the following link: https://sapphire.shrm.org/db_utils/donate.asp
Position Description
The Foundation Director represents the interests of the SHRM Foundation and its activities to the State.
Responsible To:
State Director
Responsibilities:
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Educate the chapters and the State Council regarding the purpose and ongoing activities (e.g., the Chapter Champions Program) of the SHRM Foundation, including promoting the SHRM Foundation and its fund development needs at state conferences, State Councils, and chapters.
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Encourage chapters, the State Council, and State Council members to contribute financially to the SHRM Foundation as a show of support for the Human Resources profession, ensuring that at least 50% of the chapters made a contribution to the SHRM Foundation.
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Advise and update the State Council and chapters of the Foundation's activities and fund development needs.
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Promote the SHRM Foundation regional scholarship program.
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Utilize National SHRM resources as needed.
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Perform other duties as assigned by State Director.
Requirements:
Term:
Appointment is made by the State Director with the concurrence of the Regional Manager. Serves a one-year term beginning the first day of January and ending the last day of December. May be reappointed for two additional terms for a total service of three years.
Contact Information:
Foundation Director
Matthew Stollak, PhD, SPHR
St. Norbert College
334 Cofrin Hall
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115
Ph: 920.403.3490
Fx: 920.403.4098
Em: matthew.stollak@snc.edu