From their announcement:
"These charities were chosen for their excellence in online storytelling and collaboration with their donors. We didn't play favorites to one cause over another, nor did we look at their fundraising goals or number of members. Instead, these organizations are winners because of their web 2.0 smarts and a willingness to engage their constituents far beyond asking them to dig into their pockets.
These are organizations that give their volunteers and members a voice and get out of the way. They're pros at mobilizing awareness online. They're experimentors. Innovators. On a mission. Tey're fearless ..."
Top 10 (snapshot - permanent voting)
1. KIVA
2. Oxfam America
3. Amnesty International
4. Room to Read
5. Ferrets Unlimited Ferret Shelter
6. Center for Church Communication
7. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
8. Grameen Foundation - Fighting poverty with microfinance
9. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
10. The ONE Campaign
You can still vote each organization Up and Down ...
You don't know many of them? No problem, let other people vote and check what in for your organization ... and get 'online smarter'.
via Seth's Blog
