StratusLIVE Nonprofit Technology Blog
Building Genuine Connection in 2025: Empowering Nonprofits with Digital Tools
In a world where digital interactions are integral to our daily lives, many of us long for genuine connections that reinforce our ideals, support our [...]
Fundraising Automation: Comparing StratusLIVE, Virtuous, Blackbaud, and Salesforce for Nonprofits
Fundraising automation streamlines repetitive fundraising tasks through technology. Nonprofits that employ automation typically reduce administrative workloads, increase donor retention, and gain a more strategic [...]
Food Bank Financial Processing: Best Practices for Aligning Fundraising and Finance
For food bank organizations, it is critical to maintain accurate financial information. Detailed payment data logged within your CRM must match the deposits within [...]
What Is the 33 Percent Rule for Nonprofits?
The “33 percent rule” is the IRS public support test that keeps most 501(c)(3) organizations classified as public charities rather than private foundations. Passing [...]
Relationship Management Software for Nonprofits: How CRM Solves Real Engagement Challenges
Every nonprofit depends on relationships. Supporters, volunteers, partners, and funders make the mission possible. Yet many organizations rely on tools [...]
Supercharge Your Mission: Your Guide to Fundraising Automation and AI
In the nonprofit world, the pressure is always on to do more with less. You’re tasked with driving impactful change, but you're often working [...]
Constituent Relationship Management: 4-Step CRM Guide for Nonprofits
Crafting a best-in-class constituent relationship management strategy sets the stage for deeper engagement, stronger fundraising results and enduring supporter loyalty. Research shows that nonprofits using [...]
Why Most Nonprofits Are Still Using Outdated Revenue Models (And What to Do About It)
The fundraising model that got many nonprofits through the last decade is starting to fail them. If you’ve recently felt the anxiety of grant cycles [...]