Strategic Communications Leadership

Working with leaders to build trust where it's needed, aligned with organizational goals.


A Team Approach

Mike Donachie, Principal, is a strategic communications leader with deep experience in media, stakeholder engagement, and executive messaging.

At Kenmore Communications, he and his partners are ready to provide clear, practical support that supports authentic leaders in making an impact when it matters. The focus is on trust, authenticity, and meeting business goals.

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We’re here to help you make an impact

I believe strong communication is the foundation of trust. Throughout my career in journalism and strategic communications leadership in corporate Canada, I’ve seen how organizations succeed, or struggle, based on how clearly they explain their purpose, decisions, and impact.

When communication is aligned, authentic, and focused on outcomes, it builds confidence, strengthens relationships, and supports better decisions. That’s especially true in moments that matter most: periods of change, risk, or opportunity.

Kenmore Communications exists to help organizations meet those moments with confidence that builds trust.

Our Services

Kenmore Communications provides strategic and practical communications support tailored to your organization’s needs.

    • Strategic response planning during funding, policy, or public perception challenges

    • Message control across media, stakeholders, and key audiences

    • Real-time triage and executive guidance

    • Framing your impact clearly and effectively

    • Aligning messaging with stakeholder priorities and organizational goals

    • Building a compelling case for support grounded in outcomes

    • Communications that inform, reassure, and mobilize

    • Strengthening trust with existing audiences

    • Reaching new audiences through clear, relevant storytelling

    • Leadership positioning during sensitive or high-stakes moments

    • Internal alignment to ensure one clear, confident voice

    • Tools, templates, and coaching for consistency

    • Communications templates and playbooks

    • Media release frameworks and messaging tools across platforms

    • Coaching leaders and teams to communicate effectively

    • Building communications capability across the organization

    • Training, coaching and workshops for staff teams and key stakeholders


Kenmore Communications has particular experience supporting mission-driven organizations, helping them:

Protect and
build public trust

Communicate impact in ways that resonate with donors and communities

Navigate funding, advocacy, and public perception challenges

Pricing

Ask me about my competitive consulting rates.

Nonprofit rates are also available.

I offer flexible retainer options and support packages, including focused support for launches, transitions, or periods of elevated risk.

Contact

For further background, experience, and examples of work, please get in touch.