How were the 100 organizations that have been invited to submit proposals been chosen?
There have been three categories. First, we looked for umbrella organizations that represented a broad constituency of non-profits; this includes advocacy organizations, non-profit associations and other groups whose story could be used to advance the mission of many charities. This is also important because these profiled organizations have the capacity to drive an audience to the programs and therefore increase the number of people who are introduced to the new network Second, we looked for organizations that are off the beaten path of media coverage. In other words we want to tell stories that surprise the viewer, breakdown old stereotypes, and give voice to those who, otherwise, might not have access to national media. Finally, Visionaries chose a small group of non-profits that it has worked with in the past. They were selected because they have proven ability to use media as a development tool and have a practical understanding of how Visionaries works in the field. This knowledg
