AI-powered membership and donor management for arts & cultural organizations
Run your members, donors, events, fundraising and communication in one single platform — with embedded AI to automate campaigns and follow-ups.
Designed for arts nonprofits, cultural centers, heritage societies and community museums in the United States.
Tested and approved by over 11,000 organizations
Key features for cultural organizations
members & donors CRM
online registrations & online donations
event ticketing with QR-code check-in
fundraising campaigns & donor segmentation
automated reminders with embedded AI assistant
document storage and digital archives
accounting exports & reporting
Why choose Kananas for your cultural organization ?
Arts organizations often run on limited staff and volunteers.
Kananas centralizes members, donors, payments, events and communication so cultural organizations can focus on art, heritage and impact — not spreadsheets.
Targeted communications to your members.
Manage troupes, artists, or volunteer members.
Track dues and workshop attendance.
Who uses Kananas in arts & culture
- arts nonprofits
- ethnic cultural centers
- heritage societies
- community museums & “Friends of the Museum” groups
- theater, choir & performing arts clubs
- visual arts education programs
Testimonial – A cultural organization that chose Kananas
“We replaced 4 tools with Kananas. Memberships, donations, ticketing and newsletters are now in one place and AI drafts our donor emails. We spend more time producing art, less time managing admin.”
— Executive Director, Community Arts Center
Comparison of solutions for cultural organizations
| Feature | ✅ Kananas | WildApricot | NeonCRM | Bloomerang | Donorbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member management | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚪ Limited |
| Donor CRM | ✅ Yes | ⚪ Limited | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Event ticketing + QR check-in | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚪ Limited | ⚪ Limited |
| Fundraising automations | ✅ Yes (AI) | ⚪ Manual | ⚪ Moderate | ⚪ Limited | ⚪ Limited |
| Embedded AI assistant | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Pricing | Subscription by size + free 30-day trial | Tiered | Tiered | Tiered | Tiered |
Proven Results with Kananas
On average, Kananas users save 2 hours of admin work per week, see a 40% boost in online payment conversions, and a 35% increase in event attendance.
These are real numbers — reported directly by Kananas users.
FAQ
Can Kananas manage multiple cultural workshops at once?
Yes, you can run several disciplines and time slots.
Is Kananas only for US organizations?
No — while Kananas is fully optimized for US organizations (USD billing, local payment gateways, and time zone support), it’s also used by clubs around the world.
Whether you’re in North America, Europe, or Australia, Kananas adapts to your currency, language, and club structure.
Can we sell tickets for shows or exhibitions?
Yes, with integrated ticketing and QR codes.
Can members pay online?
Yes, online payments for dues, courses, and ticketing.
Can we manage documents and certificates?
Yes, each member can have their associated documents.
Grants & local authorities?
Kananas also helps prepare grant applications (City / Department / Region / DRAC) thanks to exports and analytical tables.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 30 days with no credit card.
Optimize your time, boost your association with Kananas
Register for free on Kananas and enjoy a 30-day trial without a credit card.
