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The Big Share

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An adult and child tending plants.
The Big Share, an annual fundraising day coordinated by Community Shares of Wisconsin, helps support initiatives such as Urban Triage's Supporting Healthy Black Agriculture program.
media release: Especially in tumultuous times like these, Community Shares of Wisconsin and its local member nonprofits are standing up for a just society, clean environment, and strong democracy. But with a freeze on the federal funding that supports many of these nonprofits, donations during The Big Share are even more urgently needed.
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, on Tuesday, March 4. Visit thebigshare.org to donate or become a fundraiser for your favorite member nonprofit.
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. The event aims to raise $800,000 and engage over 5,000 donors.
"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."
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.
Donations can be made any time between now and March 4 by visiting thebigshare.org. Donors can search for nonprofits by name or by cause, such as working for a just and equitable society, empowering people with disabilities, fostering civic engagement, ensuring affordable and accessible housing, protecting the environment, and supporting women, children, and families. A gift to Community Shares supports all member nonprofits.
Individuals who want to take their advocacy to the next level can visit thebigshare.org/fundraisers to create their own fundraising campaign for their favorite Community Shares member nonprofit. Fundraisers spread the word about The Big Share by engaging family members, friends, and coworkers. Easy-to-use resources, including pre-made social media posts and graphics, are available to help fundraisers at communityshares.com/big-share-
The Big Share Live, a day-long telethon to support The Big Share, returns in 2025. The program will be streamed live on thebigshare.org, and will feature local entertainment, prize announcements, discussions about social and environmental justice, and more.
Follow Community Shares of Wisconsin on social media for ways to engage with The Big Share now through March 4.
bsky.app/profile/commshareswi.
The Big Share's 2025 principal partner is Madison Community Foundation.
Media sponsors are The Cap Times, Triple MMM 105.5, and News 3 Now.
Additional sponsors are Ascendium Education Group, Boardman Clark, First Business Bank, MGE Foundation, Summit Credit Union, Wegner CPAs, and more.
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.