Your 2010 Quest
Want “Your 2010 Quest”?
Here’s the simple when, where, and how.
When
Wednesday, March 31, 5 p.m. through
Saturday, April 3, 11:40 a.m.
For the benefit of everyone, all participants are expected to be present for the entire time (no late arrivals or early departures). We suggest that you arrive the day before so you can start the workshop feeling fresh and well-rested.
Where
Ferncliff Conference Center, Little Rock, Arkansas Ferncliff is 30 minutes from the airport, in a beautiful natural setting by a small lake. Lodging is in comfortable, motel-style rooms, each with a lake view.
How to be there
Take these three steps to secure your space in the workshop:
- Reserve your place. A fully refundable application deposit of $100 holds your place in the workshop for four business days, while you complete your application and decide for sure that you’re going to be with us. If for any reason you decide not to complete the process, just let us know and the deposit will be refunded immediately. If you do go forward, the deposit is applied to the workshop fee. Click here to make your deposit.
- Complete your application. The application is three simple questions. You’ll also have the option of a phone conversation with Pam McAllister, who acts as “admissions director.” (She wrote What Kind of World Do You Want? with Jim Lord and has co-facilitated the Quest workshop with him in the past.) The purpose of this application process is to make sure there’s a great fit between your expectations and what the workshop has to offer.
Returning alums please note: You can skip this step. (Of course, Pam would still be glad to talk with you.) - Finalize your registration. Payment of the workshop fee of $2750, less the $100 deposit, secures your space. (The fee includes all meals during the workshop.)
“A colleague and I went half-way around the world to attend.”
Elaine Pickering, Hong Kong
Community foundation gains a leader
The workshop I attended with Jim came at an inflection point in my life. I needed to decide whether I was going to become a “leader” or a “foundation administrator” for our community. In the intervening years, we’ve grown the foundation tremendously, both in size and in service to the community.
Kevin K. Murphy, President, Berks County Community Foundation, Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Dreams become real in India
Jim magnifies one's power to dream and dream big. My first workshop with him gave me courage to take the plunge and start my own non-profit organization, Muskaan (which means "smile" in English).
Vibha, Founder of Muskaan, Lucknow, India
“I wouldn’t have missed this for the world.”
I had no idea how profoundly this remarkable experience would affect my view of the world and the way I see my ability to change the world. I found such clarity of purpose and I have been able to give myself permission to joyfully express my own essence. This was the most productive, most inspirational, most transforming three days I've ever spent.
Rufus Woods, Editor and Publisher, The Wenatchee World, Wenatchee, Washington, USA
Confidence to launch a new project
The informality and the friendliness before and throughout the workshop kept it from being intimidating. It was perfect to set the stage for the past two weeks at the UN women's conference, and also for planning my new project for empowering young women. The confidence I gained simply by knowing that I have the capability to make a significant contribution, and that that it was OK to want to change the world! ... that has been such a gift.
Gabriella Havard, Student, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, Capetown, South Africa
Most successful campaign in 150 years
Applying Jim's model, we concluded the most successful campaign, by far, in our 150 years. I'm glad this powerful thinking -- which was fundamental to our achievement -- is now available more widely. I want to see my colleagues share in this experience of even greater professional success and personal fulfillment.
Dan Loritz, Vice President-University Relations, Hamline University, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Hope in a time of crisis
I've been the only woman in a management position in my NGO for almost seven years, and many times was challenged for making decisions based in my feelings and intuition. But during a profound organizational crisis, the seed that was nourished during the workshop led me to speak my mind and my heart, provoking people to let go their defenses and look at the most important achievements we've made together. At the end of the day, we all shared new hopes, new perspectives, and a sense of relief and cooperation.
Graciela Selaimen, Executive Director, RITS (The Information Network for Civil Society), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
He lit up his board
It's trendy to call challenges and problems "opportunities," but learning the framework Jim teaches means you focus on what is possible. You don't get sidetracked or deterred. When I introduced these ideas to my colleagues, I watched as the proverbial light bulb went off. Their faces lit up, their voices rose in excitement, they became energized and motivated.
Gordon Johnson, Civic leader and trustee, The Centre on Philanthropy, Bermuda
Forward-moving energy
This experience was profoundly different from any other conference or development opportunity I've ever attended. Calm, peaceful, thoughtful, and yet there is a forward-moving energy and tempo that is exciting.
Sonja Garber, Third Sector Advocate, Tailwinds, LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming
He’s building self-reliance in rural Kenya
At first people in my community thought it was impossible to do anything because of lack of funds. But after the workshop and leadership program, I used your methods to work with them and discover hidden confidence and resources. It just took someone to light the fire, and this was my role.
Jastus Suchi, Reach the Children, Nairobi, Kenya
Retreating pays off
I took more than two weeks of unpaid leave while working for a “Big 5” consulting firm to attend Jim’s program in Australia several years ago. I have never been the same since! Jim has a wonderful gift for being able to create the space for miracles to emerge. Board members may take as much back to their own offices as they do to the nonprofits they serve.
Jackie Kelm, Consultant and volunteer, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Brought his best to his consulting practice
When I first attended Jim's workshop it was a few months into my nascent consulting practice of working with community organizations. That experience with Jim showed me how to bring my best to my work, and how to translate that to organizations and communities. I am now 12 years into my consulting practice and my learnings from Jim continue to shape how I work, how I live, and how I am.
Eric M. Kapono, Owner, Advancement Services for Native Nonprofits, Hilo, Hawaii
Inspired to inspire others
My husband and I decided to make what is for us a very significant financial commitment to a cause we care about. We were asked to speak to a gathering of potential supporters about our contribution. Inspired by your work, I was able to tap into my deepest feelings about how this contribution gives meaning to my life. The most amazing and wonderful thing was how I knew I had connected with others. Their tears and their words told me so.
Maggie Coon, lifelong conservationist, Co Director, Twisp Public Development Authority, Washington, USA
“Best programs” on philanthropic work
Attending Jim Lord’s by-invitation workshops have created important turning points in my life. Anyone who has a passion for philanthropic work should take advantage of experiencing the best programs I know of in this field.
Ismo Heikkila, Financial planning consultant and volunteer, Toronto, Ontario, Canada