Deadline for submissions for the Spring 2011 AHP Journal is October 26, 2010.
The AHP Journal seeks articles on all aspects of health care development and philanthropy. These include, among others:
- Fundraising programs;
- Volunteer and board management;
- Donor relations;
- Use of technology;
- Organizational strategies; and
- The effect of the economy, health care reform, etc. on health care philanthropy.
Article Submission Guidelines
Submissions with original research and examples from multiple case studies are strongly encouraged. First-person "success stories" that report on activities and campaigns also are welcome – however, they must be well documented and specific. For example, articles on fundraising activities should cite the cost-per-dollar raised, the number or percentage of donors increased or upgraded, etc.
Scholarly and academic articles are encouraged, but must be adapted for general interest readership. For example, a Masters' Thesis will not be accepted, but an article based on findings from a Masters' Thesis is welcome.
All submissions must be original. Previously published materials (including materials posted on Web sites) or those under consideration by another publication will not be accepted. Association membership is not a prerequisite for submission. Co-authorship is permitted.
Articles cannot endorse or promote specific vendors or product names – any such references should be replaced with descriptive terminology, for example, “data mining software.” The only exceptions that will be made are for products that have become generally accepted as industry terms, such as “Moves Management.”
Submissions that do not meet the guidelines will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the AHP Journal Advisory Council Chair before being sent to the Advisory Council for review.
Authors receive no remuneration or reimbursement for the expense of preparing articles. Articles published in the AHP Journal by individual association members become eligible for annual awards presented by the AHP Journal Advisory Committee.
All accepted manuscripts become the permanent property of AHP and may not be published elsewhere without the permission of the author and AHP.
Article Submission Details
Editorial decisions are based on relevancy and interest to AHP members, quality of writing, editorial balance, and space constraints.
Articles should be submitted by e-mail, as well as in hard copy form. When submitting the article as an e-mail attachment, the document must be submitted as a text file. Graphics and charts should be submitted as separate electronic files (graphics should be saved as JPG or JIF files). Hard copies of graphics and charts should also be provided or imbedded in the document.
Articles should be 1,000 to 2,000 words, and must be double-spaced, using Times New Roman, size 12 font. In addition, they should be well organized, tightly written, and free of grammatical, spelling, and factual errors. Authors are requested to use endnotes, not footnotes, and to fully note all sources.
A cover letter and 50-word biography should accompany all manuscripts.
Articles accepted for publication will be edited to AHP’s style and, when necessary, trimmed to fit space constraints. Authors will be sent a proof of their articles prior to publication. Authors are responsible for all statements made in their work, including changes made by Journal editors and approved by the authors.
If a manuscript is accepted, the author will then be asked to submit a color photo for publication in the AHP Journal.
Additional Information
For more specific information, contact Catherine Gahres at AHP, 703-532-6243. Also consult previous issues of the AHP Journal.
Article Submission
Please submit your article to:
Communications Manager
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
313 Park Avenue, Suite 400
Falls Church, VA 22046
Fax: (703) 532-7170