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We remain committed to being trusted stewards of public funds and private philanthropy that advance early care and education, as well as the early childhood workforce in Wisconsin. We thank our donors for their generous financial and in-kind support, and we will continue to work tirelessly on behalf of this vitally important sector.
Save the date for The Big Share® on Tuesday, March 4!
This online day of giving hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin is a fun and easy way to donate to WECA and the nearly 70 other member nonprofits of Community Shares of Wisconsin. Your support fuels a movement that is based on a collaborative spirit – a movement needed now more than ever.
Donations received during The Big Share help WECA to remain nimble and responsive to emerging challenges facing early care and education statewide. We deeply appreciate your support.
Want to help? Here are a couple ways to get involved:
Social Media: If you’re on social media, follow WECA on Facebook, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn – and share WECA’s posts with your networks.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Fundraise P2P champions rally their networks in support of a cause they believe in strongly. As a P2P Champ, you’ll have the opportunity to create a spin-off page to WECA’s campaign highlighting your passion for early care and education and share it via email, social media, text message, etc.
- Sign up here by clicking the “Fundraise” button.
- Optional: You can also check out the P2P Fundraising Guide for resources and guidance including sample text and other tips for a successful P2P campaign.
Make A Donation Donate here anytime between now and 11:59pm March 4.
- To maximize your donation, help WECA win a Power Hour prize by donating between 6-7pm on March 3. WECA can win by having the most unique donors or raising the most within the hour.
Tune Into The Big Share Livestream
The Big Share livestream will feature musicians, nonprofit panels, and more. Tune in any time on March 4 here: https://www.thebigshare.org
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Contribute Now
You can donate to WECA any time through our online giving portal. Your contribution of any size helps WECA to prioritize innovation while advancing long-term systems change in early care and education. We invite you to read more about our impact in our most recent annual report – or, check out our Impact & Influence page.
At WECA, we are committed to upholding the highest integrity in our work on behalf of early care and education in Wisconsin, including the good stewardship of the support we receive from generous donors and partners like you. By earning the Gold Seal from Candid, we aim to demonstrate our dedication to transparency. To ensure you have the updates you need to support our work with trust and confidence, we invite you to verify our accomplishments by visiting our nonprofit profile on GuideStar.
“Collectively, my small contribution coupled with that of hundreds or thousands of others amounts to thousands or hundreds of thousands, or millions of dollars, put to work to help other people … I am a believer in the power of small actions.”
More Ways to Give
Sponsor and/or Exhibit at the WECA Conference
Stay tuned for sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities for the 2025 WECA Conference.
The Big Share® Campaign
A proud member of Community Shares of Wisconsin, WECA annually participates in The Big Share® campaign, an online day of giving held on the first Tuesday of March. The event is a way to donate to WECA and more than 70 other local non-profit organizations dedicated to building an equitable and just community and protecting our environment.
Employer Match
Does your employer offer a matching-gifts program? Check with your workplace today to see if they will match your donation to WECA!
Social Media
Perhaps you want to contribute to a cause for your birthday, or simply want an easy way to ask your family, friends, and networks to help you support early care and education. Set up a Facebook Fundraiser on behalf of WECA.
Questions?
For more information on donating to WECA or our philanthropic initiatives, contact Kelly Hook, Director of
Donor & Partner Engagement.