Mentoring Software Features

Unlike many case management or volunteer management software, Innovative Mentoring Software was developed specifically for youth mentoring organizations and has been in use since 2002.

Database Features Include:

Easy to use - Our software is designed for computer users of all experience levels. Our most frequent feedback is "it's so easy to use!"
Secure access form anywhere - Access your mentoring database from any computer. All you need is a web browser and an Internet connection. All data transfer is encrypted with 128-bit encryption.
Customize for your program - Add custom fields unique to your organization.
Manage all your data in one place - Track mentors, mentees, matches, outcomes, contacts, partner organizations, donors, case management, and more...

Enter case notes and mentoring activities - Easily log all communication and notes pertaining to matches or people. Store all mentoring and group activities for grant reporting.
Export all data to Excel - Extract all your data including custom fields for further manipulation and custom analysis.
Send mass e-mails - Send mass emails to mentors or any other group of contacts in your database.
Upload documents* - Store completed applications, photos, or other case documents.
Flexible searching and reporting - Search by any field and customize many standard reports for your needs.
Automatic follow-up reminders - Customize your own match follow-up schedule.

Mentoring Children of Prisoners (MCP)

Our software meets the specialized needs of mentoring organizations with MCP grants. We configure your database with custom fields to meet MCP grant requirements and then with your MCP data in Innovative Mentoring Software, you can automatically generate the quarterly OLDC report (Program Performance Form) at the click of a button.

Fundraising Module

Fundraising is an optional module that includes tracking donors, donations and pledges as well as the ability to generate donation receipts and send fundraising letters. The fundraising module may be added at any time.

Technical Requirements

Our software only requires a Windows PC or Mac with a web browser and Internet access. Supported web browsers include Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Internet Explorer.

*Upload Documents

Each organization may store up to 200 megabytes (MB) of uploaded documents per user license for no additional cost. For example, an organization with 5 user licenses may store up to 1,000 MB of uploaded documents without an additional cost. Additional storage is available for $5 per 100 MB per year.