Grow the good through philanthropy.

Having abundant resources provides you with the opportunity to seek out ways to honor your community and create better outcomes for the organizations you cherish. At BMO, we thrive on growing the good in business and life and partner with you to help make your philanthropic vision come to life – now and for years to come.

"We make a living by what we get,
we make a life by what we give”

– Winston Churchill

Vision, impact, and the power of legacy

Regardless of your resources and your wealth, you can make an impact. We take the time to find out what you’re truly passionate about and help you realize the impact you want to make. This is how we help you, and everyone you love, achieve a meaningful impact together.

Moving your philanthropy from transactional to transformational

Leveraging your wealth for good

Evaluating your appreciated assets to fund your philanthropy today for grant-making now and for future generations.

Creating your philanthropic identity

Spreading your resources across several nonprofits may not make you feel truly connected. Creating a philanthropic identity can help you make transformational gifts into your greatest passions.

Grant-making for greater impact

Trusting an organization to be excellent stewards of your resources is an involved process. We can work with you to develop an approach to help make your impact resonate and create the outcomes you desire.

Building community partnerships

The greatest societal challenges don’t get resolved by passionate people acting alone. A solid strategy to build coalitions will work hard to help you experience more significant results sooner.

Philanthropy is your legacy

Make your devotion to your community what is remembered for generations. Creating a donor intent statement will help ensure your generosity is remembered in the way you intend.

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FAQs

How do I expand my philanthropic endeavors to include the people I care most about?

When you bring the people you love into your philanthropic endeavors, you have an opportunity to share your values and to build a culture of giving to community with others. It’s exciting! BMO helps you learn more about how to incorporate these conversations with people you love for greater success.

How do I know if my grant-making or gifting is making an impact?

To realize the change you want to see in the world requires both intentionality and curiosity. Asking the right questions coupled with trusting that your resources are being well stewarded can provide the right mix for better outcomes. BMO focuses on helping you discover the right approach for you.

What steps do I need to take to ensure my legacy remains focused on the causes I care most about?

Discovering, communicating, and documenting your donor intent will provide the best way for others to honor your legacy. This approach will guide future generations of people on how best to make decisions when you are not at the table. What a gift! BMO partners with you on this important endeavor to help ensure your legacy and those involved in honoring it are set up for success.