AlmaShines is an alumni management platform for educational institutions that need to maintain alumni records, encourage engagement, and manage contributions. Its tools include directories, events, mentoring, job opportunities, interest groups, membership management, and fundraising. Alumni can use branded apps on iOS and Android, while institutions can send personalized bulk email and use mailing analytics, in-app notifications, and push notifications. The homepage lists integrations including Razorpay, PayTM, Google Meet, Zoom, AWS, Facebook, Blackbaud, Salesforce, PayPal, Twitter, and LinkedIn. AlmaShines says it has ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance. Its data processing agreement says data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and confirmed security incidents are reported within 24 hours of discovery. The platform launch can take 15 days and includes free training, a dedicated customer success manager, and an admin community. A free automated directory can fetch updated records from social media. A free plan is available, with paid access listed from $120/mo; there is no free trial.
Who it is for
AlmaShines suits educational institutions managing alumni data, programs, communications, and fundraising. Its branded mobile apps and engagement tools can also serve alumni communities.
What is good
- Includes directories, events, mentoring, and fundraising tools.
- Branded alumni apps are available for iOS and Android.
- Communications include bulk email and push notifications.
- Free automated alumni directory can fetch social media records.
- Launch includes training and a dedicated customer success manager.
What to know first
- There is no free trial.
- The pricing FAQ states there is no refund policy.
- Annual fees may rise 3 to 8 percent from year two.
- Additional modules cost extra.
Verdict
AlmaShines brings alumni records, engagement programs, communications, and contribution tools together for institutions. Consider the absence of a trial and the stated renewal and refund terms when evaluating its plans.
AlmaShines plans and pricing
All plansCompared on alumni management software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $120/mo
- Event management
- Yes
- Mentoring programs
- Yes
- Fundraising tools
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
- Mobile app
- Yes
- Email campaigns
- Yes
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
