The Big Share is an online giving day hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin for 70 local nonprofits dedicated to building an equitable, just community and protecting our environment. Support for Wisconsin Literacy builds the foundation of success for adults, families, and communities.
Donate during the 10-11 am Power Hour and your gift will be DOUBLED up to $7,500 thanks to a generous board match.
We also have a chance to win $750 for most money raised with your support.
Calling all cheeseheads! Grab your Packers jersey and join our donor team from 3-5 pm on March 2nd.
Only 22 new "offensive and defensive" donors are needed to complete our team and unlock a $1,000 donation from sponsor Green Bay Packers Give Back!
https://www.thebigshare.org/organizations/wisconsin-literacy-inc
Join us on Facebook Live for a ""Bedtime Story"" challenge on March 2nd, 7-10 PM. Our staff will read you and your family bedtime stories and sing lullabies. Enjoy “First Laugh Welcome, Baby!” at 7:00 pm, “Go, Dog, Go” at 8:00 pm, and “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” at 9:00 pm.
Parents singing and sharing a book help wire their child's brain for future learning. Your support helps all parents gain this precious skill to share with their children.
Help us reach $1,000 to unlock a $3,500 corporate gift thanks to our sponsors: American Transmission Company, Century 21 Affiliated, First Business Bank, Hausmann-Johnson Insurance, Madison Gas and Electric Foundation, MetaStar and The Alliance.
https://www.thebigshare.org/organizations/wisconsin-literacy-inc
$75/person (Introductory Rate)
In this 90-minute live webinar, you will gain a deeper understanding of core plain language strategies. As a group, we will practice strategies around word choice, sentence structure, grammar tweaks, tone, and organization of content.
You must complete Introduction to Plain Language to register for Plain Language Strategies in Practice.
$100/person (Introductory Rate)
In this 1-hour interactive Zoom meeting, you will negotiate plain language edits with a small group to improve the readability of sample documents. Wisconsin Literacy staff will facilitate exercises and provide sample documents. Maximum of 5 participants per group.
You must complete Plain Language Strategies in Practice to register for Interactive Small Group Practice.
Presenters: Beth Gaytan, Southwest/South Central Regional Consultant, and Anna Bierer, Northeast Regional Consultant
Now, more than ever, we need to communicate effectively and efficiently. Using plain language can save you time and money, motivate your audience to act quickly and accurately, and reduce the time you spend prompting, clarifying questions, and correcting errors.
Learn how specific plain language strategies can help you empower adult learners, motivate volunteers, and engage community members. Through a blend of presentation and practical exercises, you will gain strategies you can use immediately.
