How To Define "Network"

I made a mistake in my last post. I said in Charity Navigator project, we only evaluate the organizations by their 990 forms and websites without any opportunities for staff or us to write something or explain something. But, it is wrong. I find there is a Review tag on individual page.




I am working on an assignment for another class these days about nonprofit organizations' network, and its effectiveness and accountability. I notice that some of the important information is not posted on their website. In the interview, the details about the cooperation would help us draw a more comprehensive map of their network. I do not the comments on their individual pages will influence the scores they get. As a donor, sometimes, I only compare the final grades without looking at any comments. I am think whether the comments could add to the evaluation system, which could make the rating more exact.

We always talk about effectiveness and accountability. However, in most of cases, we'd better consider more on the atmospheres and contents of those organizations. Adding new criteria could help solving the problems and differences between organizations.

PS: I did not find how Charity Navigator chooses organizations, but three organizations where I may take my internship are all not included. Does anyone know how to add new organizations?
Because I know one of them is national organization, not local.