AlumUnion vs Gravyty Alumni Engagement

AlumUnion gives institutions a web portal for building a branded community for alumni, former students, members, supporters and other stakeholders. Its searchable member directory and event RSVP tracking provide ways for members to connect and take part. Institutions choose which features to enable; options include forums, class notes, news, announcements, a job board, mentorship matching and an opt-in alumni map. Portals can also support dues and fundraisers, merchandise sales, and paid requests for services such as transcripts and certificates.

The Institution platform plan is free, with no setup, subscription or per-member charge. Online payment processing fees may apply and are shown before payment. AlumUnion says it helps with portal branding, groups, administrators, imported member data, training, launch and the first campaign. Institutions get a branded AlumUnion subdomain, and a custom domain can be configured. The responsive web app works in phone browsers and can be installed on a phone home screen. Payments are handled by a licensed provider; the privacy policy describes HTTPS, hashed passwords, role-based staff access and separation between institutions’ data.

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.