Community Shares of Wisconsin

The Big Share 2026 Join me and give back!

Since 2015, The Big Share has raised over $6.5 million for the member nonprofits of Community Shares of Wisconsin.

If you didn’t have a chance to give, you can still make a donation until midnight tonight (March 10) at thebigshare.org

Thanks to supporters like you, #CSWBigShare 2026 raised over $920,000 for Community Shares of Wisconsin and its 82 member nonprofits—the highest total in the event’s 12-year history. More than 5,100 people people took action, investing in local orgs working for accountability, equity, and democracy.

The Big Share 2026 Join me and give back!

If you didn't have a chance to give, you can still make a donation now through March 10 at thebigshare.org.

Another record-smashing Year for #CSWBigShare!

Thanks to the generosity of people like you, The Big Share® 2026 raised over $839,000 for Community Shares of Wisconsin and our 82 member nonprofits! This is the most we've ever raised for The Big Share in 12 years of the event.

Thank you! 💚

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Judge Jeffrey Bryan had serious questions for the Trump administration: What happened to the personal property of some two dozen immigrant detainees, and why shouldn’t officials be held in contempt as a way of ensuring those items get returned?

Scholz Nonprofit Law is helping make late-night giving magical with the 11 p.m. Golden Ticket prize—thank you!

Thanks to Lake Effect HR, one lucky nonprofit will score big during the 10 p.m. Golden Ticket prize! Learn more at thebigshare.org/prizes.

Thank you to Budget Signs & Specialties for sponsoring the 7 p.m. Power Hour! Boost your favorite nonprofit at thebigshare.org. 💚

Cheers to Willy Street Co-op for strengthening #CSWBigShare through their Power Hour sponsorship! From 5-6 p.m., nonprofits with the most raised and the most donors can earn an additional $1,000 prize. 💚

We’re grateful to Patrick Heck for supporting this afternoon’s Match Minute at 3:30 p.m.—now every gift goes further! Get started at TheBigShare.org! 💚

A big shoutout to Urban Community Arts Network for supercharging giving as our Super Power Hour Sponsor for #CSWBigShare!

Big appreciation to Hinckley Productions for powering our 2 p.m. Power Hour. Remember, every supporter makes a difference! Get started at thebigshare.org.

This year's #CSWBigShare has a BIG goal: $1,000,000. Help make history for local nonprofits at TheBigShare.org. 💚

Lunch break generosity pays off! Thanks to First Business Bank, our noon Power Hour includes a $1,000 prize for orgs with the most money raised and most donors.

Every gift counts—head to thebigshare.org. 💚

#CSWBigShare got you hungry? Fuel up at Jacknife! Simply mention The Big Share when ordering in-store, or use promo code BIGSHARE26 for online orders. 🍱

Make this #CSWBigShare a tasty one at Salvatore's Tomato Pies - Madison. Just mention The Big Share when ordering in person or over the phone, or online with promo code THEBIGSHARE. 🍕

Because of these generous partners, $13,000+ in matching funds are up for grabs during #CSWBigShare! Don’t miss your chance to maximize your gift—give by March 4 at TheBigShare.org. 💚

Thanks, Summit Credit Union, for making generosity go further!
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Track our winners and view other prizes at thebigshare.org/prizes.

TruStage is bringing the energy! Thanks to them, the top fundraiser and most-supported nonprofit during their Power Hour wins $1,000 prizes.

Thank you to the Alliant Energy Foundation for being a Match Minute sponsor. Every online gift during a Match Minute helps stretch a $1,000 match.⠀
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Learn more at thebigshare.org/prizes.

Shoutout to our Principal Partner, Madison Community Foundation, for sponsoring a Power Hour this morning!

Make your gift go further at TheBigShare.org. 💚

Thanks to designCraft Advertising for being a Power Hour sponsor!
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Join in at TheBigShare.org. 💚⠀

Shoutout to BAER Insurance for launching The Big Share® in style! Their support of the 6:00 p.m. First Donation Prize means the nonprofit that receives the very first gift earns a $750 bonus.

Be the one who starts the giving—head to thebigshare.org! 💚

At the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, we believe that holding our legislators accountable is essential, and so is expressing our gratitude when they take meaningful action. We thank our state legislators for reaching across the aisle and demonstrating bipartisan support.

Getting involved and connecting with your community is one of the very best ways to show up for your favorite nonprofits during #CSWBigShare. Join some of our member nonprofits at these events:

Brush up on your favorite tunes, because every singer who participates in karaoke gets to nominate one organization for a chance at an extra $100 Big Share donation prize!

Unwind after all the excitement of #CSWBigShare with great beers brewed by @giantjonesbrewing.bsky.social! We'll also have snacks, non-alcoholic beer for purchase, karaoke, and prize announcements.

Save the date: The Big Share is coming up on Tuesday, March 3rd! You can be part of the celebration by giving to your favorite nonprofit (like 1000 Friends of Wisconsin 😉)! Donate now through March 3rd at: bit.ly/4sjwgPj
Help us reach our goal of $3,000!
#CSWBigShare @commshareswi.bsky.social

Help us kick off #CSWBigShare with a jolt on March 3! Join us for free coffee (donated by our gracious host, Cargo Coffee), prize announcements, our first Match Minute of the day, and music from DJ Martin Alvarado of @WORT FM's Global Revolutions show. No registration required.

We couldn’t do it without @channel3000.com! Thank you for helping us reach the community as a 2026 #CSWBigShare Media Sponsor.