Almabase vs Gravyty Alumni Engagement

Almabase is a web-based platform for digital engagement, event management, and online giving that operates on an organization’s CRM. Its programs can include mentorship, affinity groups, alumni directories, news and updates, job boards, and business directories. Teams can run online giving campaigns and manage events with self-service registration and QR check-ins. Communications include branded email templates, automation, audience segmentation, and real-time reporting. TrueSync provides two-way synchronization with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, with rules controlling data movement. Almabase also lists connections with Ellucian, Kindsight, Slate, Veracross, and DonorPerfect. Payment-related integrations include Blackbaud Merchant Services, Authorize.net, PayPal, Stripe, and Apple Pay. The platform supports event hosting, private spaces, custom domains, moderation tools, and permissions based on team structure. Almabase identifies higher education, K-12, healthcare, and nonprofits as sectors it serves. It lists SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, ADA, and HECVAT among its compliance items, and advertises 24x7 support. Pricing is custom and depends on needs and alumni size.

Gravyty Alumni Engagement is a web platform for higher education institutions and their alumni communities. It combines mentoring, networking, events, outreach and giving tools. Mentoring supports flash and formal programs with scheduling, communication and progress tracking. Searchable alumni directories and job opportunities help members build professional connections. Event tools cover in-person and virtual events, RSVPs, automated reminders and follow-ups. Institutions can send personalized email and video outreach through text and social channels. A secure branded portal lets alumni update information, register for events, give and stay connected, with donation pages included. Real-time dashboards and customizable reports help institutions track engagement and measure impact. Listed integrations include Raiser’s Edge NXT, Salesforce, Advance and Gratavid. Gravyty says it uses industry-standard encryption and is certified under Cyber Essentials; North American higher education customers can request a completed HECVAT. Pricing depends on institution size and needs, with personalized quotes available on request.