INVEST IN YOUNG WOMEN
Help Us Make Our Match
Through the generosity of a $250,000 anonymous challenge match gift for the Ticktocker Inspire Innovation Fund, we seek to raise the additional $250,000 by December 2025, our 100th anniversary. Every dollar will be doubled! Your contribution will help to achieve our goal of establishing a $500,000 grant fund. It’s created to turn our youngest females’ dreams into action. Will you help us make our goal?
Giving Case Statement Download >
Goal: $250,000
Total Raised To Date: $153,442
Total Supporters: 250+
*Note: After donating, your name will be added to our website listing. If you prefer not to have your name listed (or if you have a request on how you’d like your name to be listed), please email inspireinnovationfund@nclonline.org.
Other Ways to Give
You can invest in this fund in the following ways:
- Annual or multi-year pledges – download the pledge form to submit your investment
- Gifts of stocks, appreciated assets, corporate funds and grants – contact inspireinnovationfund@nclonline.org.
Our 2024 Grant Recipients
Congratulations to our first-ever Ticktocker Inspire Innovation Fund Grant Recipients!
Education First – River Road Chapter
Creating a dedicated space for children to study at St. Vincent de Paul’s Sweet Dreams Shelter, the Education First project provides tables, chairs, partitions, and school supplies. This initiative supports children’s education and creates a nurturing environment for learning.
Emergency Women’s Shelter – Longleaf Pine Chapter
The Longleaf Pine Chapter will support a local women’s center by creating a safe space for unhoused women to sleep at night. This chapter has garnered support from a local church to provide sleeping cots. The Inspire grant will be used to supply the necessary tables for ongoing improvements. Their commitment to providing a secure space demonstrates their dedication to community outreach and safe spaces for women.
Princess Project – San Diego Chapter
Partnering with a local prom dress boutique, the San Diego Chapter enhances dressing room accessibility for those with physical and mental disabilities. By supporting the Princess Project, they contribute to making prom dreams come true for high school teens in California.
Dance for Diapers – San Rafael Mission Belles Chapter
Hosting the first-ever “Dance for Diapers” event in San Rafael, this chapter combines philanthropy with community engagement to address the diaper needs of families. Partnering with the Postpartum Support Center, they aim to make a lasting impact on the community.
Saturdays at the Treehouse Project – Lake Houston Chapter
Partnering with Harris County Library and Humble ISD, this chapter aims to recruit 25 students for their month-long series, “Saturdays at the Treehouse.” Through group reading and unique activities, this chapter will help foster a love for learning and create a memorable educational experience for the local community.
Hear from our Fundraising Committee on why you should get involved. To view the full recording from our recent Ticktocker Inspire Innovation Fund Information Session, click here.
Campaign Leadership
- Lynne Zuckerman – Committee Chair
- Michele Crabtree
- Robin Doherty
- Denise Lilley
- Linda Martens
- Wendy Ridderbusch
- Dara Wilk
- Nancy Dean – CEO