Editorial Submission Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Submissions should be substantive, offering detailed reflections from the author’s work as a grantmaker, lessons from grantee programs, or related topics. We only accept submissions original to GIH—we do not accept reprints of blog posts, op-eds, or other content. You can view examples of recent Views from the Field articles here. The ideal submission provides substantive insights into how health philanthropy should approach its work, and readers should come away from the article with ideas for how to improve their own grantmaking. It is recommended that authors first submit a brief pitch to Jeff Barrus, GIH Communications Director (jbarrus@gih.org) before sending their full submission.

• Word count: no more than 1,500 words, including titles and subheads.
• Simple figures, tables, and charts are acceptable for visual interest.
• Subheads and bulleted lists often improve both readability and the look of the final product.
• We can only include photographs when the author holds the rights for their use; third-party photo subscription service licenses are not transferable from one organization to another for publication.
• Please avoid attributing quotes to the authors of the article within the text—quotations from outside experts and other relevant parties are acceptable.

The final article will be edited by GIH communications and program staff, as needed, to assure clarity, relevance to our audience, and consistency with GIH style conventions

In some cases, we will conduct an interview and use the transcript to create a Views from the Field article in a question and answer (Q&A) format. Q&As are typically longer than 1000 words and the process includes scheduling an interview and drafting a transcript for the interviewee’s review.