All-in-one alumni association management software
Stay connected with your former students with Kananas—the all-in-one solution that streamlines your alumni network.
Build lasting relationships, run standout events, and engage your community with ease.
With Kananas, your alumni network becomes more active, more engaged, and far easier to manage day to day.
Tested and approved by over 11,000 clubs
Key features for an alumni platform
Complete Alumni CRM
profiles, classes, cohorts, career paths, skills, contact details
Segmentation by class / year / program
to precisely target your messages and campaigns
Memberships, donations, and online payments
membership dues, one-time donations, fundraising events
Alumni events
mixers, galas, conferences, student-alumni meetups, ticketing + QR codes
Multichannel communication
email, SMS, push notifications, segments by class, city, or school
Analytics & reporting
attendance at events, dues collection rate, reactivation rate
Manage partner companies
internships, job posts, sponsorships, corporate relations, patronage
Built-in AI
draft “save the date” emails, follow-ups, smart segmentation, behavioral insights
Testimonials
Since we moved to Kananas, membership admin is effortless and event attendance has doubled. Huge time-saver and a real productivity boost!
Annie D. / Aix University
The self-service member portal transformed how we communicate. Everything is centralized, simple, and modern.
Franck M. / Alpha Epsilon Alumni Network
Comparison table with market solutions
| Key feature | Kananas ✅ | Almabase | Hivebrite | Wild Apricot | Join It |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni directory & member CRM | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Event management & ticketing | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Donations / fundraising support | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚪ Partial | ⚪ Basic |
| Automation & workflows | ✅ Yes (full automation + AI) | ⚪ Good | ⚪ Good | ⚪ Limited | ✅ Good |
| Embedded AI assistant | ✅ Yes (KAI) | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Pricing model | Subscription by size + free plan + 30-day trial | Custom pricing | Custom pricing | Tiered pricing | Low-cost fixed pricing |
Kananas is a simple, cost-effective alternative to Hivebrite or Wild apricot while covering the essentials of an alumni network: member management, communications, and financial tracking—without the high price of a “corporate” alumni platform.
Impact & social proof
−2h admin per week on average
+40% online payments conversion
+35% event attendance
This is not theory — this is what Kananas users report after switching.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
What’s the best software to manage an alumni association?
The best choice depends on your alumni network’s needs.
Kananas is a complete, easy-to-use solution—ideal for associations that want to manage members, dues, and events without juggling multiple tools. Unlike some higher-cost platforms like AlumnForce or Join It, Kananas remains accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Is Kananas a good fit for former students or graduates’ associations?
Yes. Kananas lets you manage a member database with classes, programs, originating institutions, email addresses, dues, and activities.
It also streamlines communication via email or SMS and makes it easy to run events (meetups, galas, mixers…).
How is Kananas different from platforms like AlumnForce or Almabase?
Kananas stands out for its simplicity, affordability, and flexibility.
While AlumnForce focuses on large schools and universities, Kananas serves all alumni associations—from high schools to colleges to graduate groups.
It delivers the essentials (members, payments, communications, accounting) without unnecessary complexity.
Can we manage dues and donations from alumni?
Yes—Kananas includes dues, donations, and online payment management.
You can track payments, send automatic reminders, and link each transaction to your association’s accounting—everything is centralized.
Does Kananas provide an alumni directory?
Yes—each member has a profile and can appear in an alumni directory.
The directory can be exported or filtered by your criteria: class year, job, city, etc.
It’s a powerful way to keep alumni connected and enable networking.
Can we send emails or newsletters with Kananas?
Absolutely. Kananas includes a mailing and targeted communication module.
You can send personalized emails to all alumni or to specific groups (class year, region, membership type…).
A simple way to keep your network engaged and share your association’s news.
Can we run alumni events with Kananas?
Yes. You can create events (galas, reunions, mixers…), manage registrations, ticketing, and attendee tracking directly in Kananas.
Payments are recorded automatically in your association’s accounting.
How much does Kananas cost for an alumni association?
Kananas offers a 30-day free trial, no credit card required.
After that, pricing scales with your association’s size and number of members.
The goal is to stay affordable even for small organizations, unlike some pricier platforms.
Optimize your time, boost your association with Kananas
Register for free on Kananas and enjoy a 30-day trial without a credit card.
