Donations: Canada
Within Canada, RBC Financial Group and RBC Foundation donations are directed to not-for-profit organizations designated as registered charities by the Canada Revenue Agency. Funding is targeted to specific projects or programs that add value to the scope of services offered by an organization. We encourage the development of a broad base of support for all charitable organizations.

What we support
Donations through RBC Financial Group and the RBC Foundation are intended to:

• assist educational, health, social services, civic and arts organizations that enhance quality of life, particularly for youth;
• support endeavours that benefit the community, and thus RBC’s clients, employees and shareholders, by improving the quality of community services;
• encourage and support community-minded efforts and involvement of RBC Financial Group employees.

For specific areas of focus and application guidelines, visit rbc.com/community/donations

Donations: United States
RBC Centura:
What we support
RBC Centura partners with not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)3 designation from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), primarily in the areas of education, economic development, human services, and arts and culture.

Requests for local donations may be submitted to local RBC Centura banking centres. We do not fund requests in geographic areas where we do not actively do business.

What to send us
Requests for charitable donations are accepted throughout the year, and must include:

• written outline of project (two to three pages in length, maximum);
• most recent audited financial statements and current operating budget;
• project budget;
• brief description of the organization, including its mission and history;
• list of board of directors;
• list of other committed or approached donors, including government sources;
• copy of 501(c)3 designation from IRS.

Due to the nature of documents required, RBC Centura does not accept requests through our website or
via fax or e-mail.

RBC Dain Rauscher:
What we support
RBC Dain Rauscher focuses our giving on youth education, human services, and arts and culture. Giving is concentrated in geographic areas where RBC Dain Rauscher has a major business presence, and on programs that fit strategically with the interests of our business. Special consideration is given to organizations in which our employees are involved.

For guidelines, visit rbcdain.com and click on “Community Involvement”

RBC Insurance:
What we support
RBC Insurance supports not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)3 designation from the IRS that foster awareness of programs in education, health and the arts with emphasis on programs benefiting young families, the elderly and the medically underserved. These include charities and local chapters of national organizations operating in the communities where we do business.

What to send us

• current Financial Statement and Form 501(c)(3);
• a brief description of the organization including its mission and history, along with evidence that the donation will be used to support initiatives consistent with our areas of focus.

Requests for participation in walks and mentoring programs will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Sponsorships: Canada and United States
RBC considers sponsorships that align with our brand and business strategies, that also offer an assortment of marketing benefits such as consumer promotions, business-to-business opportunities, on-site brand and product exposure, paid and unpaid media coverage and related media extensions, database access, targeted research, measurement audits, client hosting and staff volunteer opportunities.

What we support

• amateur sport;
• arts and culture;
• community programs – Canada;
• community programs, specifically in health and education – United States.

Exclusions
RBC does not traditionally sponsor the production of films, books or television shows, service clubs, or religious or political organizations. We prefer to focus sponsorship dollars on associations that provide support at the community, provincial or state, and national levels.

What to send us
Proposals should be submitted with adequate lead time, and should include contact information, executive summary, program objectives, strategy, target audience, supporting research, sponsor rights and benefits, media plan (if applicable), list of other sponsors and/or contributors, timing, and associated cost.

For an overview of our sponsorship programs, visit rbc.com/sponsorship

Where to send your proposal