by Community Shares of Wisconsin
On Tuesday, March 1, Community Shares of Wisconsin will host The Big Share®, an online day of giving focused on social and environmental justice. Now in its eighth year, the annual campaign is themed “Make Change Happen” and set to raise over $500,000 for the 70 nonprofit members of Community Shares of Wisconsin. For the first time, the group hopes to engage 5,000 donors, as well. Visit thebigshare.org for details.
“Community Shares of Wisconsin is a hub for supporting the local causes we care about most,” said Board President, Bernie Hoes. “All donations help make change happen. With a minimum donation of $5, we hope to engage all individuals looking to get involved. The Big Share amplifies your donations with matches and nonprofit cash prizes, making it a great tool for people who want to work for systemic change.”
The Big Share 2022 will continue building its online impact by hosting its second “Big Share Live,” a day-long virtual telethon highlighting local entertainment and featuring interviews with, and information from, Community Shares’ member nonprofit leaders and other friends of Community Shares. The March 1 online event will allow the public to follow along with the fun and help participating charities win cash prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. Big Share Live will broadcast on thebigshare.org and on YouTube.
Events leading up to The Big Share—including a kickoff event and Power Hour at 6:00pm on Monday, February 28—will be announced on Community Shares of Wisconsin’s social media platforms.
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/communityshares
- Twitter: twitter.com/commshareswi
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/commshareswi
Both the kickoff and the full day of events on March 1 will have a special focus on virtual and donor-led experiences, allowing donors, supporters, and nonprofits to interact online. Community members will find it easy and fun to donate to their favorite groups. Visit thebigshare.org to search for groups by name or by issue area. Donate to one group or multiple groups. A gift to Community Shares supports all groups.
Take your advocacy for social and environmental justice to the next level by creating your own campaign to build support for the organizations and causes you care about. Individuals in the community can create peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns for their favorite Community Shares member nonprofits. New this year are grand prizes which peer-to-peer fundraisers earn by raising the most money or by securing donations from the highest number of donors. To see if peer-to-peer fundraising is for you, visit thebigshare.org.
If your local business is looking for a way to get involved, you can set up a business fundraising page. Your business fundraising page can be promoted among employees and to the public on your business social media accounts.
“Now is a key time to support the nonprofits working for equality and systemic change,” said Executive Director Cheri Dubiel. “The last two years have both demonstrated and exacerbated the need for change. Our member groups work to improve life and create a just place for all. The Big Share gives every donor, large or small, an opportunity to empower these groups and make change happen.”
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021, Community Shares of Wisconsin continues its original mission to be a vehicle for nonprofit organizations to fundraise cooperatively. Since 1971, Community Shares of Wisconsin and its members have worked together to advance social justice and protect the environment in Wisconsin. Together they envision a future where people come together to ensure every member of their community is safe, healthy, and able to thrive.
The Big Share's 2022 presenting sponsor is Madison Community Foundation. Additional sponsors will be announced.