By: Community Shares of Wisconsin Staff
On Tuesday, March 4, Community Shares of Wisconsin and its nearly 70 member nonprofits will host The Big Share®, an online day of giving focused on social and environmental justice. Since 2015, The Big Share has raised almost $5 million for the member nonprofits of Community Shares of Wisconsin. Visit thebigshare.org for details and to donate.
This year’s Big Share campaign is themed “Build Our Future Together” and Community Shares is encouraging people of all ages, including youth, to get involved in the social and environmental justice movement through philanthropy.
“Now in its eleventh year, The Big Share is a great opportunity for the community to demonstrate its commitment to the causes we all care about including voting rights, healthy food systems, criminal justice reform, housing advocacy, environmental protection, LGBTQ+ rights, and much more,” said Executive Director Cheri Dubiel. “Join us on March 4 to be part of this collective effort.”
It’s easy to donate to your favorite nonprofits. Visit thebigshare.org to search for nonprofits by name or by cause. A gift to Community Shares supports all member nonprofits. Individuals who want to donate early can give any time between now and March 4.
Take your advocacy for social and environmental justice to the next level by creating your own fundraising campaign to support your favorite Community Shares member nonprofit. Fundraisers help spread the word about The Big Share by engaging family members, friends, and coworkers. Easy to use resources are available to help fundraisers, including pre-made social media posts and graphics. For more information, visit communityshares.com/big-share-fundraising-guide/.
This year, Community Shares of Wisconsin is inviting donors to include their children in their giving decisions. “Educating your children on the importance of philanthropy in powering social movements will help them understand the value of giving back and grow our movements for generations to come” said Dubiel.
The Big Share Live, a day-long telethon to support The Big Share, returns in 2025. The program will be live streamed on YouTube and thebigshare.org, and will feature local entertainment, prize announcements, discussions about social and environmental justice, and more from Community Shares’ member nonprofits. Follow Community Shares of Wisconsin on social media for additional information and ways to engage with The Big Share leading up to March 4.
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 our community is safe, healthy, and able to thrive.
The Big Share’s principal partner is Madison Community Foundation. Media sponsors are The Cap Times, Triple MMM 105.5, and News 3 Now. Other sponsors include Ascendium Education Group, Boardman Clark, First Business Bank, Summit Credit Union, Wegner CPAs, and more. Special thanks to Willy Street Co-op for their support of Community Shares of Wisconsin through the Community CHIP® program.