Own Your Expertise Online
Your voice, ideas and engagement are important to help us accomplish our mission. We encourage you to share your ideas and efforts to make the world a better place by submitting a “You Said It.”
“You Said It” submissions, as mentioned above, are similar to OpEds — written features which explain an issue and recommend solutions, using supporting information and, where possible, helpful visuals.
Engage Our Audience and Earn $1000
An excellent “You Said It” can earn a nonprofit that you champion a $1,000 donation from the Make It Better Foundation and eligibility for a Gala Media Partnership for greater engagement with our audience too..
Expert Tips for Strong Submissions
In order to be eligible for publication, a “You Said It” submission should follow these guidelines:
- Share Your Expertise and Passion: We welcome articles on topics where you have both expertise and passion. Your qualifications and experiences enrich your writing, making it more authoritative and engaging.
- Back Up Your Claims: Use established research and credible sources to support your arguments. Links to accurate citations by trusted sources (for example: thought leaders, unbiased media, universities, nonprofits, local government) are key, providing depth and further reading opportunities for our audience.
- Include relevant information and next steps: Tell our readers why they should engage and learn more, and how to do so. Include any specific events/dates.
- Suggest a Compelling Headline: Your headline should be clear and engaging, summarizing the essence of your piece without resorting to clickbait.
- Structure: A well-structured piece should include an introduction, a detailed body, and a conclusion with a call to action.
- Must be Original and Exclusive: We value original, exclusive content. Ensure your submission is unique and hasn’t been published elsewhere.
- Include at least two high-quality photos: Submit two high-quality photos properly credited and with permission secured from photographer and photo subjects.
- Include a Bio: A short author bio helps our readers connect with you and understand your background and perspective.
- Promote Your Work: Once published, we encourage you to share your piece on social media to broaden its impact and foster discussion.
Send Us Your Submission
If you would like to submit a “You Said It” article for consideration please fill out this form. We ask that you support your message and statements with links and data from trusted resources like universities, nonprofits, government, and other media. We also request that you ask these organizations to support and share your submission.
