Thursday, November 15 is National Philanthropy Day!

National Philanthropy day celebrates the great contributions that philanthropy has made to our society and honours those people who donate their time and provide financial support to make our world a better place. It gives us an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that has been accomplished, and all that can be accomplished in the future.

The benefits of making a charitable donation are countless – from helping those in need, to the personal satisfaction you feel when giving something back to a cause you feel passionate about. If you are interested in taking a more strategic approach with your charitable giving, consider the BMO Financial Group Supporting Your Community Program (SYC).

SYC is an innovative, philanthropic service that allows clients to create a donor-advised fund to support the charities you care about. You can involve family members in recommending grants and name successors, so that your fund will carry on your charitable goals well into the future. With a minimum of $10,000, you can become a Supporting Your Community donor. For more information, visit www.bmoinvesting.com/SupportingYourCommunity today.

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