Our corporate citizenship strategy puts communities at the center of what we do. In 2017, through the RBC Foundation, RBC Dominion Securities provided $3.5MM in donations to over 1,000 charitable organizations in communities where we have a business presence.
In the past year, Canadian RBC employees and retirees volunteered 150,000 non-work hours. Our annual employee giving campaign raised more than $20 million for over 4,000 charities.
Investing in Canadian youth
We are moving beyond financial investment by engaging the public and private sectors to make a significant impact on the lives of young Canadians. Over the next 10 years, RBC Future Launch, a $500 million commitment, will dedicate knowledge, skills and resources to bring people together to create solutions — so young people are better prepared for the future of work
Financial Literacy
In the coming years and decades, it’s estimated that approximately $400 billion will be passed down to inheritors in Canada. With this in mind, we are strengthening our focus on younger generations. The Wealth Management Financial Literacy program, designed for individuals 16 years of age and older, will allow advisor teams to educate their clients, families, and communities.
National Community Initiatives
RBC DS branches across the country support our national community partners through their volunteer efforts. Last year, we supported Habitat for Humanity, Canada Food Banks, Dress for Success and Women’s Brain Health Initiative. This is in addition to the many community organizations that our advisors support through their own personal giving.
We believe that creating positive social impact is absolutely integral to everything we do. It is fundamental to our philosophy and at the very heart of our approach to corporate giving.
Youth
RBC Race for the Kids
RBC Future Launch
Financial Literacy Education
Youth Mental Health Project
Arts
Emerging Artists Project
Sports
Canadian Olympic Committee
RBC Olympians
Team RBC (golf)
RBC Canadian Open
Grant Programs
Team RBC Grant
RBC Employee Volunteer Grant
RBC Global Citizen Award
Branch Engagement
Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity Builds
Local Food Banks
Volunteer/Donation Events
International Women’s Day
Engagement Events