activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 5
- Annual grantmaking to local chapters Chapter Development & SupportProvides annual grants to Chapter Ticktocker Councils to support community projects and programs that engage young members and address local needs.
- Facilitating Mother-Daughter Community Service Mother-Child Bonding Through ServiceProvides a structured mother-daughter experience focused on community service, aiming to strengthen family bonds and contribute to community resilience.
- Mother-daughter service programming Mother-Child Bonding Through ServiceFacilitates a structured mother-daughter experience centered on community service to strengthen family bonds and support community resilience through joint participation in local initiatives.
- Virtual and remote service access Co-Located Community Support ServicesProvides virtual and local service opportunities for families unable to access a physical chapter through the NCL Everywhere program, expanding reach beyond geographic chapter limits.
- Volunteer Service to Charities Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementDonates nearly three million hours annually through its members to over 6,000 charities across the United States.
capacity building · 3
- National membership recruitment and structure Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsOffers membership to mothers and their daughters in grades 7–12, with applications processed during the daughter’s 6th grade year, establishing a structured pipeline for national participation.
- Youth Leadership and Philanthropy DevelopmentOffers programs, speaker events, and leadership development activities to equip young women with leadership tools and cultivate them as future philanthropists, including providing grants for community projects.
- Youth leadership development Girls' Life Skills & Leadership DevelopmentEquips young women with leadership tools and offers innovative programs, speaker events, and development activities to cultivate the next generation of philanthropists and prepare them to address future challenges.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Community impact through nonprofit partnerships community partnershipAmplifies community impact by collaborating with local and national nonprofit organizations to deliver service and support where it is most needed.
- Community partnership and cultural integration cultural_appreciation_and_preservationAdvances community impact by partnering with local and national nonprofits while promoting cultural appreciation and preserving organizational traditions.
- Innovation and flexibility in youth engagement innovation-driven youth engagementSupports creative, grant-funded youth-led projects and offers flexible virtual and local participation options to accommodate diverse family needs and expand community reach.
- Innovation-driven youth engagement innovation-driven_youth_engagementEmpowers young members to lead creative, grant-funded community service projects, fostering ownership and innovative problem-solving in civic engagement.
- Leadership development for young women leadership_development_for_young_womenBuilds leadership capabilities in young women through structured opportunities for service, learning, and reflection, positioning them as future community leaders.
- Mother-daughter multi-generational engagement model mother-daughter service modelEngages mothers and daughters together in philanthropy, leadership, and service to strengthen family bonds and create lasting community impact across generations.
- Mother-daughter multi-generational engagement model mother-daughter_service_modelEngages mothers and daughters together in philanthropy, leadership, and service to strengthen family relationships and build resilient communities through intergenerational collaboration.
- Women's empowerment through leadership and culture women's empowermentEmpowers women to become confident, well-rounded contributors by integrating leadership development with cultural appreciation and preservation of organizational values.
- Women's empowerment through service and leadership women's_empowermentStrengthens women’s confidence and societal contribution by integrating service, leadership development, and community engagement as tools for personal and collective empowerment.
- Youth leadership development through service leadership development for young womenDevelops leadership skills in young women by providing structured opportunities for service, innovation, and personal growth within a supportive, intergenerational framework.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Forever NCL Sustainer Membership
Continuing membership for women who have completed the core program, allowing ongoing community engagement and connection with the NCL network
Linda Martens Ticktocker Inspire Innovation Fund
Provides annual grants to Chapter Ticktocker Councils for innovative community service projects that engage young members and increase local impact
NCL Everywhere
Virtual membership program offering leadership opportunities and service experiences for families unable to access a local chapter, including those overseas
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Candid Partner — Earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid.
- Charity Navigator Partner — Received a 4 out of 4 stars rating from Charity Navigator.
- NCL Everywhere Network — Virtual program offering leadership and service opportunities to members without access to local chapters.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used for processing donations to the Ticktocker Inspire Innovation Fund.