Why a CRM backed by Microsoft Dynamics 365 is the Best Choice for Nonprofits

By |2024-11-22T14:07:19-05:00October 3rd, 2024|

Choosing the right CRM for your nonprofit is a daunting task. A reliable CRM is more than just a tool for managing data—it’s a way to foster meaningful relationships with donors, track fundraising efforts, and measure impact. Let’s explore why Microsoft Dynamics 365, combined with StratusLIVE’s purpose-built nonprofit tools, is the best possible solution to guarantee success for your organization. […]

Transitioning from Microsoft Fundraising and Engagement (F&E) to StratusLIVE: A Seamless Shift to Enhanced Nonprofit Solutions 

By |2024-11-22T14:07:26-05:00July 31st, 2024|

With Microsoft’s announcement to sunset their Fundraising and Engagement (F&E) application, nonprofit organizations relying on this platform are faced with the crucial task of transitioning to a new solution. StratusLIVE, with its comprehensive suite of products built on the Microsoft commercial platform, stands out as an ideal replacement. Notably, StratusLIVE has been specifically tapped by Microsoft as a premier ISV for enterprise nonprofits, further solidifying its position as a trusted and strategic choice. Here’s a guide on how to smoothly transition from Microsoft F&E to StratusLIVE, ensuring minimal disruption and [...]

The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Nonprofit Database

By |2024-11-22T14:08:00-05:00October 26th, 2023|

A nonprofit CRM is a dynamic system – constantly changing and adjusting based upon the data provided. In order for your teams to generate the most benefit from your system, you must have protocols in place and standard practices to maintain and update that database. […]

Microsoft’s New Partnership Philosophy

By |2024-11-22T14:26:01-05:00November 30th, 2021|

Not one to sit idle, Microsoft has been on a big-time partnership kick over the past year. Cooperation and partnerships appear to be the new vision for Microsoft. Since Satya Nadella took over as CEO of Microsoft two years ago, replacing Steve Ballmer, Microsoft has worked hard to cultivate its image to align with the company’s new direction. […]

Microsoft Office 365 Continues To Dominate

By |2024-11-22T14:26:08-05:00November 30th, 2021|

2015 was a very good year for Microsoft Office 365 — as well as for products and applications that leverage Office, such as StratusLIVE! — thanks in large part to the boom in adoption rates for cloud computing among businesses and nonprofits. […]

Latest Acquisition Boosts Microsoft Data Insight

By |2024-11-22T20:24:59-05:00November 30th, 2021|

In other great Microsoft news, it was announced that the software giant recently completed the acquisition of Metanautix, a data analysis company whose aim is to tear down data silos in order to “connect the ‘data supply chain,’ no matter what [sic] the type, size or location of an organization’s data.” […]