What's Your Story?
I specialize in well-written, beautifully presented, SEO-friendly content that provides real value to your readers.
My clients are educational institutions, cultural organization, nonprofits and thought leaders who would rather spend their time with donors, clients and colleagues than at a desk developing the next byline, blog post, website, email, report, video script or presentation. I take their ideas and expertise and turn them into clear, compelling content that sounds like them—and that gets the job done.
I’m also a trusted interviewer. When I talk with donors and other stakeholders, I create a positive experience while uncovering stories and insights that make content genuinely moving.
And when your message needs to go beyond the written word, my video and sound partner, Charles, makes it easy to take your content to the next level.
Let's talk about your next project.
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation and you'll leave with practical ideas - even if we never work together.
Our Team
Michele Hickey
Nonprofit Communications Specialist
Silver Lining Communications, LLC was founded in 2003 by Michele Hickey. For more than 30 years, she has been providing high quality writing services for higher education, visual and performing arts, museums and history organizations, healthcare, social and behavioral services, and more. Michele has an MS in Professional and Technical Communication from the NJ Institute of Technology, an MA in Nonprofit Management from the New School University and a BA in Business from Rutgers University.
Charles Hickey
Video/Audio Specialist and Podcast Producer
Charles is a post-production professional and podcast producer. In addition to a BA in Digital Filmmaking from Ramapo College, he recently completed Rutgers University's certificate program in Digital Asset Management and completed the American Council for the Blind's course in audio description. He is certified in Avid Pro Tools as well. Charles is currently producing the
Stevens Healthcare Torchbearers Podcast featuring alumni of Stevens Institute of Technology, available on Apple Podcasts and other platforms. Charles earned Honorable Mentions at the 2021 Indie Short Fest and IndieX film festivals for his sound mixing work on the short film, Milk. Visit his website to learn more about his work.