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The Big Share
The Big Share
The Big Share® is an online day of giving hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin that supports our 82 member nonprofits. These local nonprofits are working on the causes you care about most including civil liberties, sustainability, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, healthy food and farms, criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Big Share is an annual event, with the next one scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2027.
Visit thebigshare.org for more information.
THE BIG SHARE 2026
Thank you to everyone who gave during The Big Share 2026! Your donations are helping make change happen.
Outcomes and Results:
The Big Share 2026 raised over $919,000 from more than 5,100 donors. Thank you!
CSW Announces 2018 Big Share to Take Place March 6!
We're thrilled to announce The 2018 Big Share® will take place on Tuesday, March 6 to benefit local nonprofits working to advance social justice, defend civil rights, and protect the environment in Dane County and across Wisconsin. Now in its fourth year, The...
The Big Share Raises a Record $315,000…and Counting!
(Post updated) Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) is pleased to announced The 2017 Big Share™ raised a record-breaking $315,000 from 2,700 unique donors, who generously gave to support local social justice and environmental...
Help Make History on March 7!
Ready to be part of the excitement of The Big Share and make a BIG impact? Here are 4 easy ways to take part of in The Big Share and advance lasting change in our community: 1) Give: Whether you can give $5 or $500, making a donation is one of the biggest ways to...
CSW Announces Big Share Prizes and Events
With a week left to go, Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) is pleased to share our full prize and event schedule for The Big Share on Tuesday, March 7! The Big Share is a day of giving to CSW’s member organizations—groups at the forefront off the social and...
CSW Announces: 2017 Big Share on March 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 12, 2017 MADISON—Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) today announced the 2017 Big Share will take place Tuesday, March 7, 2017, to benefit over 60 local nonprofit organizations working to build a just, equitable community and to...
The Big Share Raises Over $260,000 in 24 Hours
The second annual Big Share™—the area's local online giving day—raised over $263,000 from more than 2,000 donors in 24 hours on March 1. A total of 70 nonprofits were part of the collaborative fundraiser, hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) for its member...
Cap Times Shout-out for The Big Share
“Second Big Share will help build a better community”
Madison365 Spreading the Word about The Big Share
Thanks Madison365 for helping spread the word about the community's chance to support 70 nonprofits during The Big Share on March 1!
CSW Announces: 2016 Big Share on March 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Contact: Moira Urich, Communications Director 608-256-1066, [email protected] MADISON — Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) today announced it will host the 2016 Big Share™ on Tuesday, March 1, to benefit 70...
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What Our Supporters Say
“The Big Share (TBS) and the trainings offered as part of the program have been a tremendous asset to Wisconsin Literacy. […] We’ve also seen large growth in our social media following thanks in part to trainings offered through TBS that teach us how to effectively use social media, tell our stories, and best leverage edited and live video. Our Facebook followers have doubled since the first Big Share!”
“It’s time we put a priority on people and preserving our planet. Community Shares of Wisconsin is doing just that, and is supporting many organizations that are working to create a just future for all.”