Nonprofit Mic Check 2025

Nonprofit Mic Check is a one-day professional development event for nonprofit communicators, fundraisers, and storytellers.
It’s designed for small teams doing big work — a space to build practical skills, learn from peers, and strengthen your organization’s communications capacity.

Whether you manage newsletters, write funding stories, or run your charity’s social media, this day will help you sharpen your craft and work smarter.

Designed for smaller and community-based nonprofits — the ones where communications, fundraising, and storytelling often fall to one person (or a small team wearing many hats).

• Interactive workshops on strategy, storytelling, and digital tools
• Real-world insights on data, reporting, and ethical communication
• Live demos of AI tools and writing systems that save time
• Community spotlights showcasing strong campaigns and ideas that work
• A collaborative environment with food, coffee, and connection included

This isn’t a conference — it’s a skills lab for nonprofit communicators.

Emma Hunt — Director of Strategic & Business Communications, Sutherland Corp.
Topic: Building a Communications Strategy That Fits Your Capacity

Shannon Curie — Communications & Marketing Professional, Curious Public
Topic: Storytelling That Moves People

Deborah Evans — Founder, Luminate Communications
Topic: Writing for Connection and Clarity

Micah Adler — AI Expert & Founder, Anyone Can Fundraise
Topic: AI Tools for Nonprofits: Work Smarter, Not Harder

• Full-day event with breakfast, lunch, and refreshments
• Hands-on learning with guided writing and strategy exercises
• Practical takeaways you can use the next day
• Networking with communicators, fundraisers, and creatives across sectors

Bring your laptop or tablet — workshops include digital tools and guided exercises.

• Nonprofit communications or fundraising professionals (even if you’re the “one-person team”)
• Program staff who share impact stories or manage outreach
• Students and emerging professionals interested in nonprofit marketing or storytelling

No formal marketing background needed — just a commitment to learn and grow.

You’ll walk away with:

• Ready-to-use templates and frameworks for nonprofit comms
• New tools to simplify storytelling, planning, and reporting
• AI-powered techniques to save time and boost your content
• Confidence to build strategy, not just respond to tasks
• Professional connections that strengthen your support network

• Malvern Family Resource Centre (MFRC)
• CultureLink
• The Hub @ Sutherland Corporation
• Curious Public
• Luminate Communications
• Anyone Can Fundraise
• University of Toronto Scarborough
  

We’ve kept the ticket cost very minimal, covering only a portion of the venue, meals, and workshop materials.
Our goal is to make this event as accessible as possible for smaller and community-based nonprofits.

If the cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Send us a quick note at expressing your interest — we’d be happy to invite you as our guest.

A mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options will be available, and all meals will be halal.

If you have any allergies or specific dietary restrictions, please drop us a quick note at after registering — we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

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Host or Publisher Malvern Family Resource Centre