San Francisco

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., San Francisco Chapter is a group of mothers and daughters who have come together in a commitment to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.
Members shall reside in the San Francisco area. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, San Francisco aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

The San Francisco Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. was chartered in December of 2004. As the first “urban” chapter in the NCL, Inc. family, the San Francisco Chapter has had a huge impact on the mission statement and direction of NCL, making it less of a “social” and more of a philanthropic entity over the years. We are committed to hands-on philanthropic engagement within our community.

San Francisco Chapter Mission Statement

To foster mother-daughter relationships as part of a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. 

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Join Our Chapter

Interested in joining our chapter? Membership opportunities are dependent on chapter openings.

Please complete the Membership Inquiry Form so we can contact you directly. If you know a current chapter member, feel free to reach out to them as well to learn about getting started.

Membership Inquiry Form

For any questions regarding Membership, requests for transfers or assistance with connecting as a Sustainer, email us.

The San Francisco Chapter of NCL is excited to welcome new members to our 250+ strong chapter every year.  Our members are from 18 different zip codes and represent over 31 different middle schools and high schools.  We are focused on strengthening the mother/daughter bond through philanthropic work and personal growth opportunities. 

We look forward to meeting you! Please note that we respectfully require all prospective members to attend our Prospective Member Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Membership Drive Timeline

Legacy Forms Due: 1/14/2026

Prospective Member Meeting:  Attendance required for all prospective members

Prospective Member Applications Due: 3/1/2026 11:59pm PST

Prospective Member Acceptances Sent: 4/1/2026  

New Membership Year Begins: 6/1/2026

Membership Eligibility

  • Mothers and Daughters (or daughters with a female mentor) with high school graduation years 2030 – 2032. This year, our chapter is able to only add students who are currently in the 6th or 8th grade.
  • Mothers and Daughters must either live in or attend school in San Francisco (place of work in San Francisco does not count).
  • Boarding school students are ineligible. If you are seriously considering boarding school in your future, we kindly ask that you do not apply.
  • Membership Dues (as of 2025, subject to annual adjustment):  New Member Mother $285, New Member Daughter $300 (active members $245/$280 respectively)

Membership Requirements

  • NCL is a 6 year commitment (7th – 12th grade)
  • Mothers must attend 5 meetings minimum
  • Daughters must attend 6 meetings minimum
  • Members must complete 15 philanthropy hours and 10 leadership hours
  • Members must hold one chapter job each year, mothers must hold one leadership position job during their tenure

FAQ’s

Are there other chapters in San Francisco? Yes, our sister chapter is NCL Golden Gate. They operate under the same NCL, Inc. (National) requirements.

May I apply to more than one chapter? No, you may only apply to ONE chapter. Each chapter holds a Prospective Members Meeting, and you’re required to attend each specific chapter’s meeting before submitting an application to their chapter.

How do I apply? First, (1) Submit a Membership Inquiry Form. (2) Attend the Prospective Members Meeting. (3) Submit your application before March 1st. It is critical that you indicate the correct chapter where you’re applying (either San Francisco or Golden Gate).

Which NCL San Francisco classes are accepting new members? We are currently accepting applications for the high school graduating Class of 2032 (current 6th grade), as well as the Class of 2030 (current 8th grade). 

How are new members chosen? Once completed applications have been submitted (by the deadline), all applications will go into a blind draw, by class.

 

Have questions or would like to learn more about the NCL San Francisco Chapter? Please contact us at membershipsanfrancisco@nclonline.org.

 

 

Mothers and their daughters (grades 7-12) participate in a program that embraces:

Community Service

We understand and serve communities in partnership with local and national nonprofits. Each NCL, Inc. chapter promotes social awareness by considering the local community’s needs and selecting appropriate non-profit organizations to support through different volunteer activities.

We work with the following philanthropies:

  • AIDS Walk San Francisco
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Brady Riding – Horses in California, Inc.
  • Children’s Book Project
  • Children’s Council
  • Family House
  • Guide Dogs for the Blind
  • Habitat for Humanity San Francisco
  • Hamilton Families
  • Homeless Prenatal Program
  • Horizons at San Francisco Friends School
  • Meals on Wheels San Francisco
  • Operation Gratitude
  • Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center
  • Presidio Native Plant Nursery
  • Project Glimmer
  • Randall Museum
  • Raphael House
  • Refuse Refuse
  • Richmond Neighborhood Center
  • SF Food Bank
  • St. Anthony’s Foundation
  • Surfrider Foundation
  • Susan G. Komen
  • The Food Pantry
  • The Guardsmen
  • The Kindness Campaign
  • The Princess Project
  • There With Care

The San Francisco Chapter of NCL excels in providing a wide variety of philanthropic opportunities to our members. Our philanthropy partners include opportunities in the following categories: service for the homeless, the hungry, children with disabilities, the elderly, women and family services, the environment, and healthcare.

 

 

 

Leadership Development

We build capable, courageous leaders through opportunities to learn, reflect and develop. Our leaders become successful in their education, career and communities by learning the necessary skills during their NCL experience.

Examples of skills developed include:

  • Confidence
  • Consensus building
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Event planning
  • Parliamentary procedure

Our Chapter Board of Directors:

  • President: Emily Schofield
    Rachelle Considine
  • President Elect: Jennelle Crothers
  • Secretary: Tully Murphy
  • Treasurer: Amy Schwing
    Irenawati (Inne) Soemartono
  • Parliamentarian: Courtney Kilroy
  • Vice President Communications: Joanne Pons
  • Vice President Membership: Josselyn Eccleston
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Amy Walters
  • Vice President New Members: Karen Rojas
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Cheryl Palarca
    Jessi Means
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Suna Mullins

 

Cultural Experiences

We preserve National Charity League traditions and core values, while appreciating the growth that comes from connecting with different communities and cultures. We continually strive to build stronger ties with our communities and the individuals within them. It is through this understanding that we grow and develop broader worldviews that will shape and support our lives.

  • Traditions – We celebrate the richness of our history through traditions that honor the past while serving the future.
  • Values – We embrace values that make us strong as an organization of mother-daughter leaders.
  • Community Connections – We build connections through experiences that impact our communities.
  • Etiquette – We encourage and mentor kind, respectful and gracious social conduct.

Each year, our chapter coordinates a wide variety of cultural and leadership experiences.  Some examples:

Annual Kick-Off:  Our year officially starts June 1st, but knowing how busy summer travel gets, we save our Annual Kick-Off for late August.  This past year, we had a wonderful mother/daughter experience with “silent yoga” on Baker Beach, and then participated in a beach cleanup.  We even had the opportunity to see two sea lions released back into the wild!

Annual Tea and Reflections: These National traditions are combined into one event in the spring, where we gather as a chapter to enjoy a light lunch and celebrate our accomplishments.

Senior Reflection & Recognition:  Another National tradition, the senior class and their mothers gather for dinner in the late spring for their very last gathering as an NCL class!

Class Grants:  In the fall, each class researches, writes, and proposes a “grant” that serves as a December activity for the class.  Prior grants have included the beautification of the entrance to Presidio Native Plant and Brady Riding, kit building for the clients at Homeless Prenatal Program, holiday gift wrapping for the children at Raphael House – and more!

Experience Days:  Class-level events focusing on age-appropriate cultural, leadership, and/or personal development needs.  These might include a session on skin care, a lesson on resume writing & LinkedIn, or a personal safety class.  Experiences are curated by class mothers and designed with the daughter’s age and grade-level experience in mind.

Patroness-Only Events:  Once or twice a year, a Mother-Only event is hosted with a special speaker. In the past these have included wellness, adolescent development, sex lives of teenagers . . . 

All Chapter Events:  Our All Chapter Events are for both mothers and daughters.  They typically have a theme and often a special speaker, and a time for the classes to have their own meetings.  We then break out into class groups for a philanthropy activity!

National Events:  NCL, Inc., our parent organization, hosts a variety of cultural and leadership events and activities over the course of the year, all available on-line.  They include topics like etiquette, brain health, leadership training, and more.