Upskill with Emdash — Toronto

Schedule

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Foundation House | Toronto, ON

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About this Event

Upskill With Emdash is exclusively for those making the world a better place.

Held only a few times annually, these sessions bring together the latest best practices to give you the skills you need to make an impact.

Our sessions are designed for nonprofits, unions, charities, and other for-good sector organizations looking to fortify their communication departments in the face of our shifting political landscape.

We'll cover:

  • Crafting compelling narratives that resonate with your audience
  • Navigating the media landscape: tips and tricks for successful engagements
  • Enhancing your digital communication skills in the face of ever-evolving algorithms and platforms
  • Building a robust communications strategy that aligns with your organizational goals

Lunch is included; limited capacity.

Join us and get ready to step up your communications game:

  • Media Relations For Impact – 9:30 a.m.
  • 5 Missing Pieces from Your Communications Plan – 10:45 a.m.
  • Building Your Crisis Communications Survival Kit – 1:15 p.m.
  • Digital Marketing Lessons for Foundations, Charities, and Nonprofits - 2:30 p.m.

Emdash works exclusively with those making the world a better place, including NGOs, nonprofits, unions, impact organizations, Indigenous groups, and more. The sessions will be geared towards these audiences.

Elevate your impact; reserve your spot today!


Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM
Media Relations for Impact

Info: If a journalist calls and wants answers, or you’re gearing up for your next pitch, this session will get your confidence level up and help you navigate a dynamic media environment.

After all, media relations comes with both risks and rewards. Let’s help you fast track your media journey.


🕑: 10:45 AM
5 Missing Pieces from Your Communications Plan

Info: A successful communications plan is one that is developed using the right approach, taking into account a series of considerations about your audience and the public opinion environment.

This session will break down the most important parts of an effective strategy and share the most common shortcomings we see in these documents.


🕑: 01:15 PM
Building Your Crisis Communications Survival Kit

Info: Let’s equip your team with the tools and strategies needed to build a robust crisis communications plan.

Learn how to anticipate potential issues, develop clear messaging, and manage media relations under pressure to protect and enhance your organization’s reputation.


🕑: 02:30 PM
Digital Marketing Lessons for Foundations, Charities, and Nonprofits

Info: Even if paid ads are not “your job” — this session will help you understand the realm of the possible.

Discover how cutting-edge digital marketing techniques, proven successful in the business sector, can be skillfully adapted to amplify the impact of your mission to serve the public good.


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Where is it happening?

Foundation House, 2 Saint Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Canada

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