Donations
Causes
Donations Cont.
United Way
Charitable Giving Trivia
100

To whom can we donate?

Registered causes in good charitable standing

100

Can I donate to international causes?

Yes (Remember - causes outside of your work country may not include an official tax receipt)

100
I made a donation outside of the platform to an eligible cause; will this be included in participation?

Only donations made between Nov 6th and December 31st through the platform will be counted towards participation

100

Are all donations gift-matched?

Only donations to United Ways will be matched

100

How much did Americans donate to charities last year?

In 2023, U.S. donations amounted to $557.16 billion

200

What is the expected donation?

There is no minimum requirement, but every dollar counts!

200
There are multiple similar causes listed; how can I be sure my donation goes to the correct one?

-Search for the TIN

-Use quotations to search for a specific phrase ("BMO")

-Use a minus sign to remove a specific word (-BMO)

200

Can I donate with a paper check?

As a digital-first bank, the most environmentally friendly and convenient way to donate is through the digital platform. You may contact BMO.EmployeeGiving@bmo.com to request an exception. 

200

Why should I donate to United Way?

Donating to your local branch helps tackle large, systemic problems which divide our communities. Things like emergency programming, food banks, women's shelters, etc are funded by the local United Way you select

200

When are most donations made?

31% of all US donations occur during the Giving Season, at year end. 

300
What is the benefit of donating through BMO?

-Manage charitable donations and tax receipts in one place

-Reduce overhead and processing costs for the charity 

-BMO covers all merchant fees for plastic donations

300

What are the requirements for a cause to be eligible for donations?

It must be a registered non-profit organization or a charitable cause, and it must be in good standing

300

How can I check the status of my donation?

Through the giving platform, select giving and then select donations history to see the status of donations

300

How can I be sure United Way uses my donation effectively?

Local businesses, human service experts, community groups, and volunteers come together to solve the most critical issues people face. United Way works with private, public, and nonprofit partners, and has a strong focus on research to understand and address the root causes of issues.

300

Do American companies or individuals donate more each year?

On average, over 60% of all donations are made by individuals each year

400

How can I make a donation?

Access the Employee Giving Donation Platform

400

What if my cause isn't listed?

You can always nominate a cause via the giving platform--remember, the more information you provide about the cause, the better!

400

When will my donation be received?

All donations will be paid in one lump sum at the end of the following month to reduce processing fees

400

What percentage of my United Way donation actually goes back into the community?

On average, 80 - 85% of funds donated will be directly dispersed to local community organizations. The remainder is used for United Way's overhead costs
400

What category receives the most donations each year?

Religious organizations receive double the donations of any other organization on average each year

500

What are the 4 ways to donate?

1. Payroll deductions

2. Credit or debit card

3. PayPal

4. Gift of securities or stocks

500
How long does it take to get my nomination approved?

You will receive an email response within 30 days, so nominate your cause as soon as possible

500

Can I edit or cancel a donation?

Until an item has been paid, you can cancel, update, or edit donations via the platform's Upcoming Donations tab. 

500

How much experience does United Way have?

United Way has been working with communities and their local partners since 1887 - that's over 130 years!

500

How much of the population donates to charitable causes?

Roughly 95% of Americans donate in some way each year

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