Jack Rafferty Foundation

For nearly 60 years, Jack Rafferty has quietly—and profoundly—changed lives. His work continues—and now, both he and it need your support.

Some legacies are written in history books. Others are written in the hearts of the people.

Jack is a trailblazer in transformational education, an approach that aims to fundamentally transform how individuals understand the world and their place in it through emphasizing personal, relational, and spiritual growth. Jack was one of the founders ofest, an organization that had over a million participants in the 1970s and 1980s, which laid the groundwork for a global revolution in personal development.

He has continued to help people fall in love—with themselves, with life, and with each other—and step into fuller, more authentic beings.

At 94 years young, Jack is still teaching, still creating, still transforming lives.

However, as anyone who has dedicated their life to service knows, carrying forward a legacy like this takes a village—and requires resources.

This is your moment to pay it forward—

We’re asking for your help and contribution to ensure Jack’s legacy reaches future generations, and your participation means everything.

Why We’re Asking for Your Help

A small, devoted group of Jack’s supporters, friends, and colleagues has formed The Jack Rafferty Foundation, Inc. with him, a US-based nonprofit (501(c)(3) approval status pending). Our mission is to ensure Jack’s teachings reach far beyond any single workshop or seminar room.

The Jack Rafferty Foundation urgently needs your support to fulfill its mission to:

1. Support Jack’s Health & Wellness

For the past five years, Jack has been dealing with late-stage prostate cancer with the same determination and grace that he’s brought to his teaching. Nonetheless, he remains active, writing, mentoring, and designing his legacy projects.

Jack has spent his life in service to others and lives modestly.

In order to support his mission of offering scholarships and delivering workshops to those who cannot otherwise afford to attend, Jack took on a part-time job in Mergers and Acquisitions in the Healthcare industry for the last 25 years. This M&A company has recently closed its doors, and Jack now needs help covering basic living expenses and necessary medical costs so he can continue his work without financial worry.

2. Support Jack’s Literary and Professional Projects

Jack is currently writing his seminal work: a book tentatively entitled The Art of Relating—a culmination of his decades of teaching on love, relationships, and human connection. He’s also preparing workshops and training new leaders to carry this work forward. Jack is also an emerging social media content creator.

Your support will help cover:

• Writing, editing, and publishing costs

• Distribution of the book and his teachings

• Training future program leaders to ensure Jack’s work continues beyond his lifetime

• Development of future seminars and workshops

• Costs related to social media and content creation (e.g., TikTok, YouTube, TedTalk, film project, etc.)

3. Preserve and Expand Jack’s Legacy for Future Generations

We seek to extend Jack’s teachings beyond his lifetime, inspiring the next generation of:

• Leaders and educators

• Professional coaches, counselors, and therapists

• Young people and seniors from underserved communities

… and anyone else who can benefit from transformational, relationship-based learning

We Will Do This By:

• Offering scholarships to individuals who otherwise might not be able to afford to attend any workshop or program aligned with the foundation’s purpose

• Building programs for young people, seniors, and professionals who want to be of service and expand their emotional, relational, and spiritual potential

• Digitally preserving Jack’s teachings in multiple languages through book sales and charitable donations, so his work can continue to serve people worldwide

Jack’s Legacy is Our Legacy

Everyone who knows Jack knows his spirit: young at heart, wise beyond his years.

… and if you don’t know Jack, here is your opportunity.

Even now, while facing challenges, Jack remains focused not on himself, but on the world he hopes to leave better than he found it.

If Jack has touched your life directly—or if you believe in the power of transformational education, love, conscious living, and authentic human connection—this is your moment to give back.

Legacy Gifts: Special Thank-You’s
for Your Support

We’re deeply grateful for every direct contribution to this campaign. To honor Jack’s lifelong spirit of generosity, we’re offering special gifts to supporters who help bring his final projects to life.

In gratitude for your support, you’ll receive:

For a $250 Donation

Receive a signed copy of Jack’s upcoming book, tentatively entitled The Art of Relating, personally autographed once it’s published.

For a $500 Donation

The above gift; and
A half-hour Zoom session with Jack (with no more than 19 other participants) for conversations, questions, and coaching if asked for.

For a $1,000 Donation

The above gifts; and

A 60-minute Zoom session with Jack (with no more than 11 other participants) for conversations, questions, and coaching if asked for; and

Recognition as a Founding Legacy Patron. Your name (or the name of someone you wish to honor) will be listed in the acknowledgments of Jack’s book, tentatively entitled The Art of Relating, in a special Founding Legacy Patrons section

For a $10,000 Donation or more

The above gifts

Recognition for your contribution in the form of your name (or the name of someone you wish to honor) in the closing credits of the planned documentary or film to be produced in association with the Foundation (once reaching a reasonable threshold budget for production).