ePhilanthropy Editor note: The ePhilanthropy Foundation estimates that total online giving in the United States reached approximately $4.53 Billion (USD), driven by significant increases in online giving for both small and large organizations and the unprecedented use of the Internet by individuals for non-disaster and disaster support efforts including the Southeast Asian Tsunami, and multiple hurricane relief efforts in 2005. The United States represents slightly more than 50% of world-wide giving online. Global giving is estimated to have surpassed $7.5 Billion (USD).

These awards honor those individuals, organizations and companies working in the ePhilanthropy field who have demonstrated extraordinary talent, creativity and insight in drawing the public’s attention to the important use of the Internet for Philanthropic purposes and/or have created services or strategies that support this effort. Nominations will be accepted online from May 16 - July 15 2006 for projects/programs and campaigns taking place or concluded between May 1, 2005 and May 1 2006. All nominations must be submitted online: http://www.ephilanthropy.org/awards Judging will take place in July and August with the awards being presented at the Harvard Club of New York on Thursday, September 21, 2006. A special thank you to the sponsors of the 2006 International ePhilanthropy Awards:

ORDER YOUR TICKETS FOR AWARDS LUNCHEON BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!  Tickets for the awards ceremony are now available: http://acteva.com/go/awards Seating is limited. Purchase luncheon/ceremony tickets early to secure your seat. Questions (and for luncheon sponsorship details): awards@ephilanthropy.org