Profiling Non-Profit Organization: Harriet Tubman Center

There are thousands of non profit organizations making a huge difference in their communities.  I am so proud to be living in Detroit, Michigan, a city that has a philanthropic spirit, despite it’s economic challenges.   One remarkable organization is the Harriet Tubman Center for Organizers http://www.tubmanorganizing.org/, located in southwest Detroit.

I  had the pleasure of being a Tubman Organizer in the summer of 2010.    Tubman’s Executive Director, Bill O’Brien, is a visionary with a gift for developing interns  and producing  empowered activists and leaders; both young and old.

One of the things that I am excited about is the work the Tubman Center is doing with Detroit Action Commonwealth (DAC), a non profit organization on Detroit’s  eastside.  Tubman has trained many DAC members in organizing workshops, seminars and retreats nationwide.   Keep up the good work Harriet Tubman Center for the Recruitment and Development of Community Organizers.  Comments are welcome.

4 Easy To Follow Writing Tips For Bloggers

Do you feel anxiety whenever you think of writing for your blog. I did.  My brain froze and I was at a loss for words.   Here are a few suggestions I used to help me, and they can help you too.

Find inspiration

Read magazines, newsletters, and newspapers.  Sometimes I’m inspired by watching the news, a movie, a gospel program on television like Joel Olsteen.  I visit several websites and blogs to see what others are writing about and read their content.  I was particularly inspired by two non profits; Francesca’s Sickle Cell Foundation (http://www.ffsicklecellfoundation.com/Home_Page.html);  and Bright Blessings USA( http://www.brightblessingsusa.org/)

Just start writing

I realize that I am an individual and must find my niche for writing.  Some bloggers are technical and experts in their field.  Some choose a particular event, product or human interest story with a freeform style.  My approach is so simple.  I just start writing whenever the inspiration hits me.  I type as fast as my fingers can keep up with my thoughts.  Do not worry about editing; this is your outline.  Have one or two people look over your content, then utilize spell check and grammar functions and post.

3.    Comment on other blogs and websites

Take time to leave friendly, courteous and supportive comments on the sites you visit.  I won a free T-shirt by being the 300^th person to leave a comment  on this site Empowered Flower Girl Company (http://empoweredflowergirl.com/). 

4.     Mind your manners

Please be careful not to offend, use profanity, or be disrespectful.  You don’t want to be undeleted or reported for scam.  Friending is a great way to network and show your social media netiquette.  Unfriending can become viral, and will hurt your organization.  Be genuine, professional; but more importantly have fun.