{"id":22849,"date":"2026-04-09T16:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/?page_id=22849"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:49:09","slug":"community-content-contribution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/community-content-contribution\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Content Contribution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"22849\" class=\"elementor elementor-22849\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dcba2d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0dcba2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d16e4e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d16e4e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n<title>Content Contribution | BDA Community<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Contribute articles, case studies, and thought leadership to BDA. 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Whether you submit proactively or respond to a BDA editorial request, your contributions shape the intellectual direction of the global BD community.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Approved contributors receive the official <strong>BDA Contributor badge<\/strong> \u2014 a verifiable credential that signals association endorsement and thought leadership to employers, clients, and peers worldwide. All published content carries your byline, ensuring full professional attribution.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <blockquote class=\"blockquote\">\r\n          \"Every article, case study, and insight published through BDA adds to a growing body of knowledge that advances the business development profession globally. Contributors are the intellectual backbone of that mission.\"\r\n        <\/blockquote>\r\n        <p>\r\n          All submissions are reviewed by BDA's editorial team against the <strong>BDA Editorial Guidelines<\/strong> before publication \u2014 ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with the association's professional standards.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- CONTENT TYPES -->\r\n<section class=\"section section-alt\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-header centered\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-label\"><span class=\"section-label-dot\"><\/span>What You Can Contribute<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"section-title\">Accepted <em>Content Types<\/em><\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"section-sub\">\r\n        BDA accepts a range of professional content formats. All content must relate to business development, professional practice, or the modern workplace.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"types-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"type-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"type-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h4>Thought Leadership Articles<\/h4>\r\n        <p>Opinion pieces, professional perspectives, and forward-looking insights on BD practice, strategy, and the future of the profession.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"type-tags\"><span class=\"type-tag\">800 \u2013 1,500 words<\/span><span class=\"type-tag\">English or Arabic<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"type-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"type-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"3\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"21\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"21\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h4>Case Studies<\/h4>\r\n        <p>Real-world examples of BD challenges, strategies applied, and outcomes achieved \u2014 with lessons applicable to the broader BD community.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"type-tags\"><span class=\"type-tag\">1,000 \u2013 2,500 words<\/span><span class=\"type-tag\">Structured Format<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"type-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"type-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h4>Research &amp; Analysis<\/h4>\r\n        <p>Data-driven pieces, market analyses, and research findings that contribute evidence-based knowledge to the BD profession.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"type-tags\"><span class=\"type-tag\">1,500 \u2013 3,000 words<\/span><span class=\"type-tag\">Citations Required<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"type-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"type-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h4>Practitioner Insights<\/h4>\r\n        <p>Short, practical pieces sharing tools, frameworks, techniques, or lessons learned from direct professional experience in BD roles.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"type-tags\"><span class=\"type-tag\">500 \u2013 900 words<\/span><span class=\"type-tag\">Practical Focus<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"type-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"type-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h4>BoCK-Aligned Explainers<\/h4>\r\n        <p>In-depth explorations of specific BDA BoCK competencies, frameworks, or concepts \u2014 supporting the professional development of the community.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"type-tags\"><span class=\"type-tag\">BoCK-Referenced<\/span><span class=\"type-tag\">Educational<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"type-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"type-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h4>Industry Perspectives<\/h4>\r\n        <p>Sector-specific insights on BD practice across industries \u2014 technology, healthcare, government, professional services, and beyond.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"type-tags\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Sector Focus<\/span><span class=\"type-tag\">800 \u2013 1,500 words<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"membership-note\">\r\n      <div class=\"membership-note-icon\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p>\r\n        <strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> Active BDA Membership is required before contributing. If you are not yet a member, <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/membership\/\">join BDA here<\/a> before proceeding.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- EDITORIAL GUIDELINES -->\r\n<section class=\"section\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-header centered\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-label\"><span class=\"section-label-dot\"><\/span>Editorial Standards<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"section-title\">BDA <em>Editorial Guidelines<\/em><\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"section-sub\">\r\n        All content submitted to BDA is reviewed against these guidelines before publication. Adherence ensures the quality, credibility, and professional integrity of every piece published under the BDA name.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"guidelines-wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"guidelines-head\">\r\n        <div class=\"guidelines-head-label\">Editorial Standards Document<\/div>\r\n        <h2>BDA Editorial Guidelines<\/h2>\r\n        <p>These guidelines apply to all content submitted to BDA \u2014 whether proactively or in response to an editorial request. All submissions are reviewed by BDA's editorial team before publication.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"guidelines-body\">\r\n        <div class=\"guidelines-grid\">\r\n          <div class=\"guideline-group\">\r\n            <div class=\"guideline-group-title\">Content Standards<\/div>\r\n            <ul class=\"guideline-list\">\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Content must be original and not previously published elsewhere in the same form<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>All factual claims must be accurate and, where applicable, supported by credible sources or citations<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Content must be relevant to business development, professional practice, or the modern workplace<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Writing must be clear, structured, and accessible to a professional audience<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Submissions must adhere to the word count range for the chosen content type<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Content may be submitted in English or Arabic<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"guideline-group\">\r\n            <div class=\"guideline-group-title\">Professional Conduct<\/div>\r\n            <ul class=\"guideline-list\">\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Contributors must be active BDA Members at the time of submission and publication<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Contributors must remain available to BDA for editorial collaboration and revision requests<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>When BDA requests a contribution on a specific topic or within a deadline, contributors are expected to respond promptly<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Contributors grant BDA the right to publish, archive, and distribute approved content across all BDA platforms<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Contributors retain authorship and byline credit; BDA retains publication rights<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"guideline-group\">\r\n            <div class=\"guideline-group-title\">What Is Not Accepted<\/div>\r\n            <ul class=\"guideline-list\">\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-cross\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Content that promotes a personal business, product, service, or commercial offering<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-cross\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Plagiarised, AI-generated without disclosure, or previously published content<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-cross\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Content that disparages individuals, organisations, or competing associations<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-cross\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Politically partisan content or material unrelated to professional practice<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-cross\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Unsubstantiated claims presented as fact without supporting evidence<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"guideline-group\">\r\n            <div class=\"guideline-group-title\">Formatting Requirements<\/div>\r\n            <ul class=\"guideline-list\">\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Submissions must include a clear title, author name, and brief professional bio (50 \u2013 80 words)<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Use clear headings and subheadings to structure longer pieces<\/li>\r\n              <li><span class=\"g-check\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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