iMission Institute

2025 is just around the corner - is your nonprofit ready? In this issue of Nonprofit Tech Connect, we share some of the nonprofit tech must-haves - from AI-driven tools that streamline donor engagement to video marketing strategies that boost awareness and so much more - to help you raise more money and fire up engagement in the new year.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at iMission! We are grateful for the amazing clients we work with every day.

Video marketing is hot. Whether your goal is to engage communities, connect with new supporters, or increase traffic to your site, there are plenty of ways to make video marketing work harder for your nonprofit. ?? Check out our latest blog post for some of the top marketing trends for 2025!

It's been a BUSY few weeks at iMission! Last week, Lisa Evans, our Digital Communications Director, represented iMission at the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance Annual Nonprofit Conference. We're proud to be a sponsor of this annual event and to have the opportunity to connect with so many amazing nonprofit leaders every year! #imissioninstitute #ANC24 #nonprofits #conference #ctnonprofits

November is Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month - and we are proud to support National Network for Youth in their mission to transform systems so that no young person in America experiences homelessness. ___ Did you know that November is Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month? It gives us the opportunity to reach out to people all across the country to shine a light on youth homelessness and what they can do to prevent and end youth homelessness. Youth face many barriers because the majority of the homelessness response system was designed for adults. The lack of social services and community outreach compounded with a lack of legislative attention serve only to perpetuate homelessness among this vulnerable population. -Black youth face an 83% increased risk than their white peers. -Hispanic youth face a 33% increased risk. -LGBTQ youth were more than twice as likely to have experienced homelessness. -Young parents—especially unmarried—had a three times higher risk than non-parenting peers. -Youth with experiences of foster care, juvenile detention, jail, or prison. -Youth who do not complete high school are 3.5 times more likely to experience homelessness than peers who completed a high school diploma. We must invest in our communities and address these root causes, not dole out more funding to policing and punishing poverty. Stay tuned to learn more - and what you can do to help!

Earlier this week, members of the iMission team attended the Salesforce World Tour in NYC and dove into everything from Data Cloud to AI to Agentforce. The sessions were packed with insights on how nonprofits and education organizations can leverage these tools to expand their impact - and Riley and Pia Roeser were there to soak it all in! We can't wait to see how these new tools can be used to help our clients raise more money, streamline work, and fire up engagement! #imissioninstitute #salesforce #agentforcetour #salesforcefornonprofits

Our team has been out and about lately! Last week, Brian Monahan, our Director of Web Strategy and Development, represented iMission at the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) Connects Summit. It was wonderful to hear such inspiring sessions and connect with so many local nonprofits! #imissioninstitute #MANP #nonprofits #nonprofitsummit #conference

November is Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month - and we are proud to support National Network for Youth in their mission to transform systems so that no young person in America experiences homelessness. ___ Did you know that November is Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month? It gives us the opportunity to reach out to people all across the country to shine a light on youth homelessness and what they can do to prevent and end youth homelessness. Youth face many barriers because the majority of the homelessness response system was designed for adults. The lack of social services and community outreach compounded with a lack of legislative attention serve only to perpetuate homelessness among this vulnerable population. -Black youth face an 83% increased risk than their white peers. -Hispanic youth face a 33% increased risk. -LGBTQ youth were more than twice as likely to have experienced homelessness. -Young parents—especially unmarried—had a three times higher risk than non-parenting peers. -Youth with experiences of foster care, juvenile detention, jail, or prison. -Youth who do not complete high school are 3.5 times more likely to experience homelessness than peers who completed a high school diploma. We must invest in our communities and address these root causes, not dole out more funding to policing and punishing poverty. Stay tuned to learn more - and what you can do to help!

Ready to transform your volunteer management? Salesforce is the game changer your nonprofit needs! From recruiting and onboarding to scheduling and ongoing support, discover how Salesforce can streamline every aspect of engaging volunteers. https://bit.ly/4hBRKCd #imissioninstitute #nonprofitorganizations #volunteermanagement #salesforce #salesforcefornonprofits #volunteers

Video has emerged as a powerful tool for nonprofit storytelling and engagement. With 2025 on the horizon, organizations need to leverage video to amplify their message and reach their goals. From the rise of AI to the popularity of short-form content, discover 9 key trends that can elevate your nonprofit's marketing strategy next year. #imissioninstitute #nonprofits #nonprofitmarketing #video #videomarketing #videotrends