Built for alumni organizations and graduate chapters

Your alumni didn't disengage. They just stopped hearing from you.

CommunitiesOS gives alumni organizations a private community platform built for year-round engagement - not just annual event announcements. Private channels, built-in live meetings, automated newsletters, courses, gamification, and CRM automation all included at one flat price. Plans start at $97 per month with unlimited members and zero transaction fees.

Built for fraternal organization graduate chapters, Divine Nine alumni networks, small school alumni associations, professional society alumni programs, and cultural alumni organizations running their community on Facebook Groups, email blasts, and annual events.

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No transaction fees · Unlimited members · US-based support

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CommunitiesOS was built for organizations where membership means something - where the connection formed doesn't end at graduation, and where alumni deserve a platform that treats them that way.

The engagement gap

The Annual Reunion Is Not an Engagement Strategy.

Most alumni organizations run their community the same way: a Facebook Group that stopped getting posts, an email blast before the annual event, and a hope that alumni remember to show up. Research shows only 19-20% of alumni actively engage with their organization in any given year (Source: joinit.com, 2026) - not because they don't care, but because the tools their organization uses give them no reason to check in between events.

The Facebook Group That Went Quiet

The alumni Facebook Group was active for three weeks after it launched. Now it gets a post once a month - if that. Facebook's algorithm buries group content beneath ads and family updates. New members join and never come back because there's no path, no notification worth opening, and no reason to stay engaged. Meanwhile, your organization has no data on who actually saw anything.

One Touchpoint a Year

Your alumni hear from you once a year: a reunion invite, a dues reminder, or a fundraising ask. If they don't attend the event, they don't hear from you again until next year. The members most likely to disengage are the ones who missed the last reunion - the exact people a year-round community could re-engage before they stop thinking of themselves as members at all.

Every Affordable Platform Is Missing Something

Hivebrite starts at an estimated $800 per month. Wild Apricot charges by contact count and gets expensive fast. Most alumni chapters - fraternal organizations, small school associations, program alumni groups - are volunteer-run with a $100-200 per month tech budget. They end up on Facebook Groups not because it's better, but because the platforms built for alumni are built for universities, not for them.

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Everything your alumni organization needs

One private home for your entire alumni network.

CommunitiesOS gives alumni organizations a complete private community platform - not a CRM with a forum bolted on, and not a Facebook Group with a nicer interface. It is a platform where your alumni actually live: where they see announcements the moment you post them, attend virtual events without switching apps, complete courses on their own schedule, and earn recognition for the contributions they make to the chapter.

Private channels for every chapter segment

Create dedicated private channels for every segment of your alumni network - by class year, geographic chapter, committee, interest group, or membership tier. Role-based access ensures the right members see the right content. No algorithm decides who sees your posts.

Go Live - virtual meetings built in

CommunitiesOS includes Go Live for every plan - a built-in live meeting feature with no participant cap and no time limit. Run your annual meeting, monthly chapter call, or regional networking event directly inside your community. No Zoom subscription required.

Announcement channel with push notifications

The announcement channel delivers a push notification to every member the moment you post. No algorithm filtering. No inbox competition. Your dues reminder, event invitation, or chapter news reaches your entire alumni network - not 1-5% of them.

Built-in courses and Learning tab

Add courses and workshops to the built-in Learning tab for member education, leadership development, or chapter history. Members access courses inside the same community platform they use for everything else - one login, no separate LMS account.

Gamification - points, levels, and badges

Award points and levels for contributions, event attendance, and course completion. Up to nine levels of member progression keep alumni engaged with recognition that reflects their actual involvement. Badges and leaderboards make chapter participation visible.

SmartList automations for dues and re-engagement

Configure SmartList group filters to automatically send dues reminders at 30, 60, and 90 days, welcome new members with an onboarding sequence, and re-engage alumni who have gone quiet - without any manual admin work from volunteer leadership.

Simple enough for any chapter volunteer

Your alumni chapter is live in days - not months.

No tech team needed and no complicated setup required. CommunitiesOS is simple enough for any alumni chapter volunteer to configure, or let our US-based team handle everything.

Tell us about your alumni organization

Book a call or fill out a brief form and we will learn about your organization type, your chapter structure, and what you want your alumni community to feel like. No technical knowledge or prior experience required.

Set up your private community

Configure your CommunitiesOS environment with your organization name, logo, and brand colors. Create channels for your chapter structure, set up Go Live for virtual meetings, and configure your announcement channel. Most organizations are fully configured in under a week.

Invite your alumni and go live

Import your existing member list from Facebook Groups, Mailchimp, Wild Apricot, or a spreadsheet. Every alumni member gets a single login to access everything. US-based onboarding support is included on every plan. Migrations are typically complete in two to four weeks.

No Zoom required

Virtual chapter meetings built directly into your community.

CommunitiesOS Go Live gives your alumni chapter virtual meeting capability built directly into your community - no separate Zoom account, no participant cap, no 40-minute limit. Run your monthly chapter call, your annual meeting, or your regional networking event inside the same platform your alumni use for everything else. Two modes: Meeting Room for committee sessions and intimate chapter discussions, Stream Software for large all-hands events and conferences.

No participant cap - your entire alumni network can join
No time limit on any plan
No separate account or login required for members

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Go Live inside your community

How we compare

How we compare to what you use today.

Most alumni organizations are managing their network on platforms that were never designed for them. Here is how CommunitiesOS compares to what your organization is most likely already using.

How CommunitiesOS compares to Facebook Groups, Wild Apricot, and Hivebrite for alumni organizations
Capability	CommunitiesOS	Facebook Groups	Wild Apricot	Hivebrite
Private community - no public feed	✓	✕	✓	✓
No ads shown to members	✓	✕	✓	✓
Built-in live meetings	✓	✕	✕	✕
Announcement channel with push notifications	✓	✕	✕	✓
Built-in courses / Learning tab	✓	✕	✕	✓
Gamification (points, levels, badges)	✓	✕	✕	partial
SmartList CRM automation	✓	✕	✕	✕
Zero transaction fees	✓	✓	partial	partial
Flat price - no per-member fees	✓	✓	✕	✕
Under $100/month	✓	✓	partial	✕
US-based onboarding support	✓	✕	partial	✕

Wild Apricot pricing: starts at $60/month for 100 contacts, scales with list size. Hivebrite pricing: estimated $800+ per month. Pricing verified April 2026.

The private community platform for alumni organizations

What $97 per month means for an alumni chapter budget.

Most alumni chapters are already paying for tools that scatter their members - Zoom for meetings, a Facebook Group they don't own, and an email platform that reaches fewer than half their members. CommunitiesOS replaces all of it with one private space your organization owns. Plans start at $97 per month with unlimited members, zero transaction fees, and no per-member pricing that scales against you. Pricing verified April 2026.

What scattered tools cost

Four tools. Four invoices.

✕Facebook Groups: Free (but 1-5% organic reach, no data ownership, no push notifications)
✕Zoom Pro: $15-20/month per host
✕Mailchimp or Constant Contact: $17-80/month for newsletters
✕Wild Apricot (optional): $60-200/month, scales with contact count
✕Staff/volunteer time managing four platforms: 3-5 hours/week
Rough total: $92-300/month in tool subscriptions alone

CommunitiesOS

One platform. One invoice.

✓Foundation plan: $97/month flat
✓Private channels: included
✓Go Live (virtual meetings): included on every plan
✓Announcement channel: included on every plan
✓Built-in courses: included on every plan
✓Gamification: included on every plan
✓CRM automation: included on every plan
✓Zero transaction fees: on every plan
✓Unlimited members: on every plan
Total: $97/month. Everything included.

Foundation

$97/month

✓Private community and channels
✓Go Live (unlimited meetings)
✓Announcement channel
✓Up to 3 courses
✓Gamification
✓Email support

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Let our team build your alumni community.

Not ready to configure it yourself? Our US-based team handles everything from your branded community space and member migration all the way through to your very first chapter announcement.

$497 - $1,497 one-time

Community Setup and Build

We build it for you.

We handle full configuration of your alumni community including branding, custom domain, chapter and class year channels, and your complete member onboarding flow. Hand us the keys and walk into a ready-to-launch alumni community.

$997 - $3,500 one-time

Community Automation Architecture

We automate your member journey.

We build dues reminder sequences, re-engagement automations, and member lifecycle workflows inside your CommunitiesOS environment. Everything is fully configured and tested before handoff so your alumni community runs itself between events.

$997 - $2,500 one-time

Course Creation and Content Structuring

We build your chapter library.

We organize and publish your leadership development programs, chapter education materials, and member orientation content directly inside your CommunitiesOS community. Your content library is structured and ready for your alumni from day one.

$497 one-time

White Label Branding and Custom Domain

We make it look like yours.

We configure your complete brand experience including your organization's logo, colors, custom domain, and personalized member login so nothing says CommunitiesOS and everything says your alumni organization from the very first click.

$1,997 - $5,000 one-time

Funnel and Monetization Build

We build your revenue engine.

We build your complete revenue architecture for alumni dues, paid events, and tiered membership programs so your community generates sustainable income. Zero transaction fees on everything your organization earns - on every plan. Every funnel is fully built, tested, and ready before launch.

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No contracts · Cancel anytime · US-based support

Common questions

Common Questions About CommunitiesOS for Alumni Organizations.

What is the best community platform for alumni organizations?

CommunitiesOS is purpose-built for alumni organizations as a private community platform with private channels, built-in live meetings, automated announcements, courses, gamification, and CRM automation - all at a flat price starting at $97 per month with unlimited members and zero transaction fees. It is designed for fraternal chapters, alumni associations, and graduate networks, not universities or creators.

How do I keep alumni engaged between annual events?

The most effective approach is giving alumni a platform they have a reason to check year-round - private channels for ongoing conversations, a push-notification announcement channel for news and updates, and virtual events through built-in live meetings. CommunitiesOS combines all of these in one platform at $97 per month, replacing the annual email blast with year-round community.

What is the best platform for a fraternity alumni chapter?

CommunitiesOS is a private community platform for fraternity and sorority graduate chapters - with private channels organized by city, pledge class, or committee, Go Live for chapter meetings with no participant cap, automated dues reminders, and a push-notification announcement channel. Plans start at $97 per month with unlimited members, no per-member fees, and no transaction fees.

Is there an affordable alternative to Hivebrite for small alumni associations?

Yes - CommunitiesOS is a full-featured community platform for alumni organizations starting at $97 per month flat, compared to Hivebrite's estimated $800+ per month. CommunitiesOS includes private channels, live meetings, announcements, courses, and CRM automation with unlimited members and no transaction fees - no enterprise contract or dedicated IT staff required.

What community platform works for volunteer-run alumni organizations?

CommunitiesOS is purpose-built for volunteer-run organizations that need a real community platform without enterprise pricing or dedicated technical staff. The platform is configured through a simple dashboard, US-based onboarding support is included on every plan, and the flat $97 per month price does not scale with member count - making it sustainable for chapters with volunteer leadership managing a tight budget.

How do I move my alumni organization off Facebook Groups?

CommunitiesOS includes migration support on every plan. Import your existing member list from Facebook Groups, Mailchimp, Wild Apricot, or a spreadsheet, configure your private channels and announcement settings, and invite your alumni to their new home. Most organizations complete the migration in two to four weeks with US-based onboarding support included.

Does CommunitiesOS work for Divine Nine alumni chapters?

Yes - CommunitiesOS is well-suited for Divine Nine alumni chapters. It provides private community channels organized by city chapter or interest group, Go Live for virtual chapter meetings with no participant cap, automated dues reminders and re-engagement workflows, and an announcement channel that reaches every member with a push notification. Plans start at $97 per month with unlimited members.

What is an alumni community platform with no per-member fees?

CommunitiesOS charges a flat monthly fee with no per-member pricing. Foundation starts at $97 per month for unlimited members, Growth at $297, and Authority at $497 - with zero transaction fees on every plan. Wild Apricot, by contrast, charges by contact count, which becomes expensive as an alumni list grows beyond a few hundred members.

How do fraternal organizations keep alumni connected year-round?

Fraternal organizations use CommunitiesOS to keep alumni connected between chapter meetings and annual events by giving them private channels for ongoing conversation, Go Live for virtual gatherings, a push-notification announcement channel for chapter news and dues reminders, and courses for leadership development programs. The platform gives alumni a reason to engage every week - not just once a year at the reunion.

What community platform includes live meetings, courses, and announcements for alumni?

CommunitiesOS includes all three natively - Go Live for virtual alumni meetings with no participant cap or time limit, a built-in Learning tab for courses and chapter education programs, and an announcement channel that delivers push notifications to every member without requiring a separate email platform. All features are included at $97 per month on the Foundation plan.

Is there a private alumni community platform built for HBCU or Black Greek organizations?

CommunitiesOS is a private community platform designed for mission-driven organizations including HBCU alumni associations and Black Greek-letter organizations. It provides private channels, live meetings, automated communications, and engagement tools at a flat price accessible to volunteer-run graduate chapters - without the enterprise pricing that makes platforms like Hivebrite inaccessible to most chapter-level organizations.

What is the best alumni association platform under $100 a month?

CommunitiesOS Foundation starts at $97 per month and includes private community channels, Go Live for virtual meetings, an announcement channel with push notifications, built-in courses, member gamification, and CRM automation with SmartList group filters. Unlimited members on every plan, zero transaction fees, no per-contact scaling. It is the most complete alumni community platform available under $100 per month.

How do small alumni associations manage community without a big budget?

Small alumni associations use CommunitiesOS as an all-in-one community platform at $97 per month - replacing Facebook Groups, Zoom, and Mailchimp with one flat-price platform that includes private channels, live meetings, automated newsletters, and CRM automation. The savings from consolidating four tools typically offsets the CommunitiesOS subscription cost entirely.

Can CommunitiesOS replace Wild Apricot for an alumni association?

Yes - CommunitiesOS provides stronger community features than Wild Apricot at a comparable or lower price point, without per-contact scaling. Wild Apricot starts at $60 per month for 100 contacts and increases with list size, but does not include private community channels, live meetings, built-in courses, or gamification. CommunitiesOS includes all of these at $97 per month for unlimited members.