Ignite Fundraising: A Smarter Way for Nonprofits to Power Online Giving

By Katie Wilson

May 19, 2025

Many nonprofit organizations face a dual challenge…standing out in a crowded digital landscape, while delivering personalized donor experiences that foster lasting relationships. That’s where Ignite Fundraising can help.

StratusLIVE Ignite offers a comprehensive digital fundraising platform built specifically for nonprofits. From peer-to-peer giving to workplace campaigns, it gives you the tools to engage donors meaningfully and manage fundraising at scale.

What Is Ignite Fundraising?

At its core, Ignite Fundraising refers to the use of the StratusLIVE Ignite platform to streamline and amplify digital giving initiatives. It’s more than just donation forms, it’s a fully integrated suite that supports:

  • DIY and team-based fundraising

  • Recurring and one-time donations

  • Campaign performance tracking

  • Event-driven giving

  • Workplace and corporate giving programs

Each of these modules works together to provide a seamless donor experience and powerful administrative control.

Why It Matters: Fundraising Trends and Impact

  • Online giving increased by 2.2% year-over-year in 2024, surpassing pandemic-era peaks and setting a new record for digital donations (Nonprofit Pro).

  • Recurring donors remain engaged for an average of 8.08 years, while non-recurring donors average 1.68 years. (Giving USA).

  • Workplace giving programs generate approximately $5 billion annually in the U.S., providing unrestricted, sustainable support for nonprofits (America’s Charities).

  • Repeat donor retention stood at 69.2% in 2024, indicating strong loyalty among returning supporters (2024 FEP Report).

Key Features of StratusLIVE Ignite Fundraising

1. Flexible Fundraising Options

Whether you’re launching a disaster relief appeal or hosting a gala, Ignite allows you to build customized donation and fundraising pages. Features include:

  • WYSIWYG editors for campaign pages

  • Real-time donation tracking dashboards

  • Peer-to-peer fundraising tools with team support

  • Branded donation forms optimized for mobile

2. Workplace Giving with Corporate Partners

Ignite’s Give at Work module helps organizations run workplace campaigns with:

  • Payroll deductions

  • Employer match tracking

  • SSO-enabled employee login

  • Segmented reporting by business unit or region

Corporate giving now accounts for $21 billion annually in the U.S., with more than 65% of Fortune 500 companies offering matching gift programs.

3. Payment Flexibility and Security

Ignite supports multiple secure payment methods, including:

  • Credit/debit cards

  • Apple Pay and Google Pay

  • PayPal and Authorize.net

Transactions are PCI-compliant, and donor financial data is encrypted and protected in Microsoft Azure-hosted environments.

4. Donor Hub for Lifetime Engagement

The Donor Hub is a self-service portal where supporters can:

  • View giving history and receipts

  • Track volunteer hours

  • Register for events

  • Update contact preferences and payment methods

Engaged donors who use self-service tools (live Ignite Donor Hub) are over 50% more likely to give again within the same fiscal year.

5. Actionable Analytics and Reporting

Ignite Analytics provide real-time insights through various dashboards. Campaign managers can track:

  • Fundraising KPIs

  • Volunteer participation

  • Donor segmentation and conversion trends

Custom exports allow nonprofits to sync seamlessly with StratusLIVE 365 CRM or other platforms for deeper analysis and follow-up.

Real-World Example: DIY Team Fundraising

A regional nonprofit launches a youth initiative with peer fundraising. Using Ignite:

  • Over 300 personal pages were created in a month

  • Donations grew by 68% year-over-year

  • The average donation increased from $42 to $60

  • Over 40% of new donors came through team invites

This level of grassroots engagement would be nearly impossible without a scalable platform.

Final Thoughts

If your organization is ready to ignite fundraising with a platform purpose-built for modern digital giving, StratusLIVE Ignite delivers. From personalized donor journeys to scalable corporate campaigns, it’s the one solution that covers every angle of online fundraising—securely, intelligently, and with room to grow.

Ready to chat with an expert? Request a demo today!

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