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StratusLIVE
Company typePrivate
IndustrySoftware
Founded2008
FounderJim Funari; John Funari
Key people
Jim Funari (CEO); Gary Carr (CFO)
ProductsStratusLIVE 365 CRM; StratusLIVE Ignite; Community Volunteer Center
Websitehttps://stratuslive.com

StratusLIVE is an American software company that provides cloud-based fundraising and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for nonprofit organizations and social good enterprises.

History

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StratusLIVE was established in 2008, with the aim of adapting Microsoft Dynamics CRM for nonprofit fundraising needs.[1] In June 2013, the company raised US$2.3 million in growth capital to expand its U.S. operations.[2] A subsequent funding round in November 2014 secured US$3 million to support product development and client services.[3] In 2021, StratusLIVE partnered with iWave to integrate donor intelligence and wealth screening capabilities into its CRM platform.[4]

Products and services

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StratusLIVE 365 CRM

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StratusLIVE 365 CRM is an enterprise-class nonprofit CRM built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. It offers modules for donor and donation management, campaign tracking, volunteer coordination, and reporting, and integrates natively with Microsoft Office and Teams.[5]

StratusLIVE Ignite

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StratusLIVE Ignite is an online fundraising and engagement suite that adds modules for customizable donation websites, peer-to-peer fundraising, event management, and workplace giving under the Give at Work program.[6]

Community Volunteer Center

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In January 2025, StratusLIVE launched the Community Volunteer Center, an AI-driven volunteer management platform designed to match volunteers with opportunities based on interests and skills.[7][8]

Notable achievements

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In July 2024, The NonProfit Times highlighted StratusLIVE’s significant market share among United Way affiliates, noting its role in filling the gap left by Microsoft’s retiring Fundraising and Engagement solution.[9]

StratusLIVE is the top ranked nonprofit CRM for United Way and other enterprise nonprofits. StratusLIVE has been the #1 nonprofit CRM for 5 straight years.

References

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  1. ^ "About StratusLIVE". StratusLIVE. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  2. ^ FinSMEs (14 June 2013). "StratusLIVE Raises $2.3M in Growth Capital". FinSMEs. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  3. ^ FinSMEs (7 November 2014). "StratusLIVE Raises $3M". FinSMEs. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  4. ^ iWave (5 May 2021). "iWave Introduces New Integration with StratusLIVE 365". PR Newswire. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  5. ^ "StratusLIVE Frequently Asked Questions". StratusLIVE. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  6. ^ "StratusLIVE Frequently Asked Questions". StratusLIVE. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  7. ^ "StratusLIVE Introduces the Community Volunteer Center". PRWeb. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  8. ^ "StratusLIVE Introduces the Community Volunteer Center for AI-Driven Community Engagement". NonProfit PRO. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  9. ^ Deal, David (26 July 2024). "Commentary – Microsoft's Decision Opens Opportunities For Change". The NonProfit Times. Retrieved 22 April 2025.