NJ Thompson

Toronto, Canada

Who
Social Entrepreneurs
Non-Profit Organizations
World-Changers

What
Event Management
Strategic Planning
Communications Advisory
Business Development

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email@njthompson.com

Vancouver for Acumen Fund

  • On December 2nd, 2009, we had our first Ideas + Impact meeting for Vancouver for Acumen Fund.
  • Our event was even featured on the Acumen Fund blog. Check us out! http://bit.ly/cY1QZ3
  • We used the event to facilitate conversations and connections amongst the Vancouver supporters of Acumen Fund.
  • We also did a "Dignity" photoshoot, as a gift to the Acumen Fund and to help spread the Acumen Fund's primary message.
  • That's me!
  • The conversation was honest and challenging, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Next steps are coming soon!
  • Want to know more? Come join our group on the Acumen Fund community: http://bit.ly/aq68kB

A Conversation with Canada's Former Governor General, Madame Adrienne Clarkson

  • On Tuesday, March 31st, 2009, I organized a Conversation with Canada's former Governor General, Madame Adrienne Clarkson.
  • The event was hosted at the beautiful Chan Centre in Vancouver, BC, and was facilitated by Irfhan Rawji.
  • We hosted a book signing after the event for her latest book, Extraordinary Canadians: Norman Bethune.
  • Over 500 attendees joined us for the conversation to hear her unique insights, sense of humour and compassion.
  • The event was recorded and can be listed to on the University of British Columbia's Alumni Channel on iTunes U.
  • For more information on Madame Clarkson and the event, please see here: http://bit.ly/bjX1fZ

YWiB + Beyond Pink 2008

  • The Young Women in Business (YWiB) Network was launched in March 2008.
  • As Co-Chair, I led a team of 25 talented young women to make this event a reality within three months.
  • There was an energy of collaboration and learning that drove the weekend, as seen on our "How Can I Help You" board.
  • Katie Bennett made a brilliant opening keynote speech. Learn more about our speakers: http://ywib.ca/beyondpink/speakers.html
  • The event would not have been possible had our generous partners and community not supported us whole-heartedly. Thank you!
  • For more information, please see: http://ywib.ca/

JDC West

  • The JDC West Business Competition is the largest academic case competition in Western Canada.
  • Every year, the event brings together over 500 business students to compete in academic, athletic and social challenges.
  • I sat on the founding organizing committee, and in 2007, co-chaired the event at UBC.
  • Chillin for Charity is a national one-day polar bear swim, in support of national charities, such as the United Way and Raise-A-

Imagine UBC 2007

  • Imagine UBC is North America's largest one-day orientation program: http://bit.ly/dD9nhT
  • In 2007, I was the Orientation Coordinator for this day-long orientation program.
  • The event brings together over 5000 students, 700 student leaders, and countless staff, faculty & alumni.
  • I organized the Pep Rally, Imagine UBC's pinnacle event, featuring an academic procession & a speech from the UBC President
  • I was also responsible for organizing the orientation training of 700 MUG Leaders, upper-year students from the same faculty.
  • More information on Imagine UBC can be found here: http://bit.ly/duXhpi

More...

  • Check out my blog post on my One Day Without Shoes: http://bit.ly/cXXuu6
  • I was a featured speaker at the Emerging Leaders of UBC's Gala Event: http://elubc.com/summit.htm
  • For my 23rd birthday, I teamed up with some friends to raise money and awareness for Malaria: http://swatmalaria.com/
  • On May 4th, 2009, I helped spearhead a networking event for 1500 of Vancouver's Top Under 40 leaders and BC's Premier.