Microsoft Fundraising & Engagement Is Retiring. Your Donors Don’t Have to Notice.

StratusLIVE 365 is the only purpose-built nonprofit CRM that runs natively on the same Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform as F&E. Your data stays in Dataverse. Your team stays in Microsoft. Your fundraising never skips a beat.

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The Clock Is Ticking on Microsoft F&E

Microsoft will permanently end all support for Fundraising and Engagement on December 31, 2026. After that date:

• No security patches — donor data is exposed to unpatched vulnerabilities
• No bug fixes — any system issue is your problem to solve alone
• No feature updates — the platform has been frozen since July 2024
• No technical support — Microsoft will not answer F&E support tickets

You chose Microsoft for a reason: security, scalability, and an ecosystem your team already knows. A migration to StratusLIVE 365 keeps all of that intact while giving you a dramatically more capable nonprofit CRM.

Why StratusLIVE 365 Is the Natural Next Step

StratusLIVE 365 was built from the ground up as a nonprofit CRM on Microsoft Dynamics 365. It is not a generic CRM adapted for nonprofits. It is not a separate platform requiring data migration to a new database. It is the logical upgrade.

Same Platform, Better CRM

• Built on Dynamics 365 and Dataverse — your data stays exactly where it is
• Native Microsoft integration — Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, Azure AD all continue seamlessly
• Zero platform re-training — your staff stays in the environment they already know
• Microsoft licensing preserved — your existing investments carry forward

Everything F&E Did, Plus What It Should Have

• 360° Donor Management — comprehensive profiles with engagement scoring, giving history, interactions, and household management
• Full Gift Processing — batch entry, recurring gifts, pledges, matching gifts, planned giving, tribute gifts
• Online Giving (Ignite) — customizable donation pages, peer-to-peer fundraising, event registration
• Predictive Analytics (IQ) — AI-powered donor segmentation, campaign optimization, and fundraising forecasting
• Events Management — setup, registration, volunteer coordination, and post-event reporting
• Grants Management — full lifecycle from discovery through accounting
• Corporate Giving (Give at Work) — workplace giving programs, matching gifts, CSR reporting
• Campaign ROI Analytics — measure return on investment at every level of your campaign structure

How Migration Works: Simpler Than You Think

Because both F&E and StratusLIVE 365 run on Dataverse, migration is a schema mapping exercise — not a risky cross-platform data export. Here is the proven process:

Step 1: Free Migration Assessment (1 Week)

Our team analyzes your current F&E setup — custom fields, workflows, integrations, data volumes — and delivers a personalized migration roadmap with timeline and costs.

Step 2: Configure and Map (3–4 Weeks)

We configure StratusLIVE 365 to match your workflows and map every F&E data field to the new schema. Your integrations (accounting, website, email) are reconnected.

Step 3: Migrate and Validate (2–4 Weeks)

Data is migrated within Dataverse with test cycles and validation checkpoints. Donor histories, giving records, and campaign data are verified for accuracy.

Step 4: Train and Launch (2–3 Weeks)

Role-based training for fundraisers, data entry staff, finance, and administrators. We run systems in parallel briefly to ensure confidence before full cutover.

Free Download: F&E Migration Checklist

Get the complete 30-point checklist that covers every step of your migration from F&E to a modern nonprofit CRM. Preview:

• ✓ Pre-Migration — Document current configuration, audit data quality, identify integrations, set timeline
• ✓ Data Planning — Map fields, plan cleansing, establish validation rules, assign data owners
• ✓ Implementation — Configure new CRM, run test migrations, validate donor histories, reconnect integrations
• ✓ Go-Live — Train staff, run parallel systems, execute cutover, decommission F&E
• ✓ Post-Migration — Monitor adoption, optimize workflows, generate first reports, celebrate

Common Questions

Will my data be lost during migration?

No. Your data lives in Microsoft Dataverse, which is not being retired. StratusLIVE 365 runs on the same Dataverse instance, so migration is a schema mapping within your existing environment — not an export to a different platform.

How long does migration take?

Most mid-size nonprofits (10–50 users, up to 500K records) complete migration in 3–4 months. Larger or more complex organizations may need 5–6 months.

What does StratusLIVE 365 cost?

Pricing is based on your organization’s size and needs. Request a free assessment to receive a customized quote that includes implementation, data migration, and training.

Can we keep using Outlook, Teams, and Power BI?

Yes — StratusLIVE 365 integrates natively with the entire Microsoft 365 suite. In fact, integration is deeper than what F&E offered, with features like Outlook email tracking, Teams collaboration, and embedded Power BI dashboards.

What if we decide StratusLIVE isn’t the right fit?

The free migration assessment is no-obligation. You will receive a roadmap and quote, and the decision is entirely yours. We also provide honest guidance about whether a different solution might be a better fit for your specific needs.

Don’t Wait for Q4. Start Your Migration Today.

Every week of delay compresses your timeline and increases risk. Organizations that start now will be fully migrated and optimized well before the December 2026 deadline — and well before year-end fundraising season demands your full attention.

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Personalized roadmap • Custom quote  • Zero obligation