CMP_PriceLessFalls

** Member Profile: Priceless Fall, Dream Quest Enterprises, Inc. **



1107 N. Short Circle Walnut, CA 91789
 * Real Name/SL Name: ** **LaSandra Akesson/Priceless Fall**
 * Organization: ** [|Dream Quest Enterprises, Inc. (DQE)]

**Position:** Founder/CEO

**Is your work here in Second Life as an individual or are you representing a foundation?** As the Founder and CEO I am very much hands on. However, from time to time I do enlist the services of various volunteers for projects and events (which are often seasonal).

**Brief Summary of your organization:** DQE is a Non-Profit Organization established in 1985, that has brought it’s purpose inSL. Since January of 2008, DQE has inspired many artists through promotion and venues made available directly to me inSL. DQE believes that art is a necessary form of expression that needs to be preserved and display. Therefore, several aspects have been lodged inSL for artists, poets, musicians, dancers, DJs, builders, photographers and more. Our motto is *~* BE CREATIVE*~*

**How did you find out about NPC and why did you get involved?** I was actually referred by Second Life when I was designing the Island of the Arts for DQE. I asked them about what “connections” Non-Profit Organizations had inSL. After visiting and attending a few meetings, I was impressed to learn that very REAL CAUSES have found an online venue to bring their content to users around the world.

**Some say the professional networking opportunities in SL have been extraordinary. Have you found this to be true? If so, what advice would you give someone for effective networking in SL?** My advice would be to THINK OUT OF THE BOX. Technology has finally made it possible for multiple time zones and locations to collaborate a common cause. We have to be open and seek new and innovative ideas to make our content interesting and appealing to a broader audience. Collaborate with others and don’t be afraid to try different techniques that may be working well for others. And finally, once you’ve arrived, remember where you came from and SHARE! “Each One, Teach One”

**Why do you think virtual worlds such as Second Life are valuable for nonprofits?** Because we are no longer bound to an address or location – known as demographics. We can take the content to where the need is, remotely.

**Do you think every nonprofit should have a presence within SL or is it only appropriate for particular types of organizations?** No. Not every Non-Profit can do well inSL. I think it greatly depends on the content of their purpose and any “confidentiality” or “personal contact” needed issues.

**More than likely you are fairly new to SL. Since there is a learning curve, what advice would you give to make being in SL easier?** I would say master mailing lists managed by the clients – so that they can reach who they need, when they need them (keeping the “middle man” to a minimum).

**Upcoming projects/events?** The Wall of Tears art project, which will display relevant themed art from our enlisted artists.

**Current/On-going needs (RL or SL)?** I think all would like to see a general supportive presence on our individual SIMs since to goal is to collaborate and be a collective.

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