Integrating StockCrowd with your CRM to automate data exchange
Integrating StockCrowd with your CRM allows you to automate information exchange between both platforms to keep your database always updated, eliminate manual tasks and ensure that information is available where your team needs it.
The integration can be used to synchronize donors, partners, leads, registrations, recurring payments and any other data generated during campaign activity.
Currently StockCrowd has integrations with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales, CiviCRM, HubSpot, Salesmanago and Synergia. Additionally, our platform can integrate with virtually any CRM that allows information exchange through APIs, Webhooks or custom developments. The most appropriate solution will depend on your CRM architecture and your organization's needs.
What integration options does StockCrowd offer?
StockCrowd provides you with two integration mechanisms that can be used independently or combined to adapt to your specific needs.
Webhooks (recommended option)
Webhooks allow you to automatically send information to your CRM each time an event occurs in StockCrowd. This mechanism is especially useful for keeping your system updated in real time.
Some examples of events that generate a Webhook are:
A confirmed donation
A new partner registration
A lead registration
An abandoned cart
A subscription update
Each time one of these events occurs, StockCrowd sends an HTTP request to the endpoint configured by your organization with all the necessary information.
This is the recommended option in most projects because it offers the following benefits:
Synchronizes information in real time
Avoids periodic system queries
Reduces technical complexity
Facilitates integration maintenance
Typical architecture with Webhooks
This architecture represents the standard flow from when a donor takes action in StockCrowd until the information reaches your CRM through a Webhook.
The donor takes action in StockCrowd, which generates an event of the corresponding type (donation, partner, lead, etc.), which automatically triggers an HTTP Webhook call to your organization's endpoint, where the data is validated and processed before being stored or updated in the CRM:
Donor
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StockCrowd
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Event (donation, partner, lead...)
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Webhook HTTP
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Your organization's endpoint
│Validation and processing
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CRM
Architecture with middleware
In organizations with more complex architecture, it is common to incorporate an intermediate service (middleware or API Gateway) that centralizes integration logic and provides greater control over data flow.
The donor takes action in StockCrowd, which triggers a Webhook to a Middleware or API Gateway, which is responsible for performing validations, data transformation, logs, retries and information enrichment, to finally send the already processed data to the CRM:
Donor
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StockCrowd
│Webhook
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Middleware / API Gateway
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├─ Validations
├─ Data transformation
├─ Logs
├─ Retries
└─ Enrichment
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CRM
This model is especially useful when multiple systems need to consume the same information or when your organization has an established corporate integration architecture.
REST API
The StockCrowd REST API, for campaigns and donors, allows your own CRM to query information when it needs it, instead of StockCrowd sending the data automatically. In this model, it is not StockCrowd who sends the data, but your CRM who requests it when required.
This option is usually used for:
Querying historical information
Retrieving specific resources
Performing scheduled synchronizations
Complementing a Webhook-based integration
Typical architecture with REST API
This architecture shows how your CRM requests information directly from the StockCrowd REST API and receives the response in JSON format.
The CRM initiates communication by sending an HTTPS request directly to the StockCrowd REST API, which processes the request and returns the requested data in JSON format, which is received and used by the CRM:
CRM
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│ HTTPS request
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StockCrowd REST API
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JSON response
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CRM
Who can develop the integration?
The integration can be developed by different teams, depending on the technical resources available in your organization and the level of complexity required.
Your organization's technical team
If you have your own development team, they can implement the integration using StockCrowd's technical documentation for APIs and Webhooks. This option is usually appropriate when your organization has previous experience in system integrations and has the capacity to maintain the solution in the long term.
An external technology provider
If your CRM is developed or maintained by an external provider, that provider can also implement the integration using the integration mechanisms available in StockCrowd. Many CRM providers have experience with this type of connector.
The StockCrowd technical team (recommended option)
Most of our customers choose to have the integration developed by our technical team at StockCrowd. In addition to reducing your team's workload, this option offers several important advantages that make the process faster and more reliable.
The benefits of delegating development to StockCrowd include:
We have in-depth knowledge of the platform's data structure and internal operation
We apply best practices already used in other similar integrations
We reduce development and implementation times
We facilitate maintenance and future evolution of the integration
We can implement bidirectional synchronizations when your project requires it, such as synchronization of partner identifiers or statuses between both systems
In short, delegating development to StockCrowd usually translates to a faster project, with lower technical risk and a single point of contact responsible throughout the process. Like any custom development, it requires a financial investment, which will depend mainly on your target CRM and the complexity of the business rules that must be implemented.
How do we develop an integration in StockCrowd?
When development is carried out by our team, we follow a structured methodology that allows us to adapt the integration to your specific needs and guarantee quality results.
1. Object definition
First, we identify what types of information should be synchronized with your CRM. Objects represent the main entities that will be integrated between systems.
The most common objects are:
Lead: person who has provided their data, but has not yet made a donation
One-time donor: person or entity that makes a single donation
Partner: person or entity with a commitment to recurring donations
Depending on your project, other objects can also be integrated, such as campaigns, payments, event registrations or payment commitments.
2. Field mapping and system preparation
Once the objects are defined, we perform field mapping between StockCrowd and your CRM. The mapping establishes the exact correspondence between the fields of both systems to ensure that information is transferred correctly.
During this phase:
We establish the correspondence between the standard fields of both systems
We define the mapping of custom fields when they exist
We prepare the structure necessary for information to be synchronized correctly in both directions when necessary
This work ensures that each piece of data generated in StockCrowd reaches the right place in your CRM and information integrity is maintained.
3. Definition of write algorithms
An integration is not just about sending information from one system to another. It is also necessary to define how your CRM should behave when it receives new data to avoid duplicates and maintain information consistency.
During this phase we agree on fundamental questions such as:
What field uniquely identifies a person or company?
Should email, ID number or your own CRM identifier be used?
If a donor makes a new donation with the same ID but a different email, should the existing record be updated or should a new one be created?
What information can be overwritten?
What data should be kept without modification?
How should possible duplicates be handled?
These rules are specific to each organization and are fundamental to ensuring information quality in your CRM.
Sandbox environment
Before activating the integration in production, StockCrowd can provide a Sandbox environment where you can test with complete safety without affecting your real data.
This environment allows you to:
Develop the integration safely
Validate the format of exchanged data
Verify your CRM is functioning correctly
Perform tests without risk of affecting real data
Once validations have been passed and confirmed that everything works correctly, the integration is deployed to production following a controlled process that ensures the stability of your systems.
❓Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between using Webhooks and REST API?
Webhooks are the recommended option when you need real-time synchronization, since StockCrowd automatically sends the data each time an event occurs. The REST API is more appropriate when your CRM prefers to request information on demand or when you need to access specific historical data. Many integrations use both mechanisms combined to take advantage of the benefits of each.
How long does it take to develop an integration?
Development time depends mainly on the complexity of your CRM and the business rules that must be implemented. The simplest integrations can be completed in a few weeks, while more complex projects with bidirectional synchronization and custom logic may require several months. During the initial phase of object definition and field mapping, we will establish a more accurate estimate for your specific case.
What data can I synchronize between StockCrowd and my CRM?
You can synchronize virtually any information generated in StockCrowd, including one-time donors, partners with recurring donations, leads who have not yet donated, payment details, event registrations, campaign data, and any other custom data relevant to your organization. The integration can be configured to synchronize only the data you really need in your CRM.
Is it possible to synchronize information in both directions?
Yes, it is possible to implement bidirectional synchronizations where both StockCrowd and your CRM update each other. This type of integration is more complex and requires special care in conflict and duplicate management, but it is particularly useful when you need to keep partner identifiers, statuses or contact information synchronized between both systems.
What happens if the integration fails or the endpoint is not available?
StockCrowd implements automatic retry mechanisms when a Webhook is not delivered correctly. If you use a middleware or your own endpoint, you can configure additional retries. During the development phase we will establish a clear error handling strategy that adapts to your technical architecture, including failed logs and alerts when necessary.
Do I need to provide access to the CRM for StockCrowd to implement the integration?
Yes, to develop the integration we will need technical access to your CRM, typically administrator credentials or a dedicated service account. This information is used only for the development and testing of the integration, and is deleted after the project is completed. Additionally, we recommend that you assign a technical contact person on your team who can collaborate with our team throughout the implementation process.
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