Does Bloomerang include accounting?

No. Bloomerang is a CRM-only platform focused on donor management and retention. You need separate accounting software (like QuickBooks or Aplos) for fund accounting, financial reporting, and Form 990 preparation. Alignmint includes both CRM and fund accounting in one platform.

How much does Bloomerang cost vs Alignmint?

Bloomerang starts at $125/month for up to 1,000 records. Alignmint's Starter plan is free for nonprofits up to $100K in annual donations and includes CRM, fund accounting, volunteer tools, and event management. When you add the cost of separate accounting software to Bloomerang, Alignmint is significantly more affordable.

Is Bloomerang good for small nonprofits?

Bloomerang is a solid CRM for small nonprofits that only need donor management. But if you also need accounting, volunteer tracking, or event management, you'll need additional tools — adding cost and complexity. Alignmint combines all of these in one platform.

Alignmint vs Bloomerang: CRM + Accounting in One Platform

Bloomerang is a popular donor management platform known for its focus on donor retention. It's simple, affordable, and effective for organizations whose primary need is tracking donors and donations. But like most CRM-focused platforms, it doesn't include accounting — leaving nonprofits to manage finances in a separate system.

Alignmint combines fund accounting, donor CRM, volunteer management, event ticketing, and AI in one platform. This comparison helps you decide which approach is right for your organization.

Quick Overview

	Bloomerang	Alignmint
Primary Focus	Donor retention & CRM	All-in-one nonprofit management
Fund Accounting	❌ No	✅ Yes — pre-built chart of accounts, Form 990
Donor CRM	✅ Yes	✅ Yes — every gift type supported
Donor Retention Tools	✅ Strong	✅ Included
Volunteer Management	❌ No (acquired Volunteer Hub)	✅ Yes — Full CRM + portal
Event Ticketing	❌ No	✅ Yes — galas, auctions, retreats, and more
AI Assistant	❌ No	✅ Minty AI
Fiscal Sponsor Support	❌ No	✅ Yes — manage all orgs from one account
Free Plan	❌ No	✅ Starter (up to $100K)
Starting Price	~$99/mo	Free (Starter) / $499-899/mo (Pro)
Unlimited Users	❌ Tiered pricing	✅ Every plan

Where Bloomerang Excels

Donor Retention Focus

Bloomerang was built around the concept of donor retention. Their dashboard prominently displays retention rates, and their tools are designed to help you keep donors giving year after year.

Simplicity

Bloomerang is straightforward and easy to learn. If you only need donor management and nothing else, it's a clean, focused tool.

Engagement Scoring

Bloomerang's engagement timeline gives you a visual history of every interaction with a donor — emails opened, events attended, donations made. This helps identify at-risk donors before they lapse.

Where Alignmint Excels

True Fund Accounting

Bloomerang doesn't include accounting. You need QuickBooks, Aplos, or another tool. Alignmint includes true fund accounting — restricted fund tracking, a pre-built chart of accounts mapped to Form 990, audit-ready financial statements, and real-time fund balances.

Unified Platform

With Alignmint, donations automatically create journal entries. Donor profiles show financial impact alongside relationship history. You never reconcile between two systems.

Volunteer Management

Bloomerang acquired VolunteerHub but it remains a separate product. Alignmint includes volunteer management natively — Volunteer CRM, self-service portal, hour tracking, digital waivers, and groups & teams — all in the same platform.

Event Ticketing

Bloomerang doesn't include event management. Alignmint supports galas, auctions, retreats, camps, and more — with ticket sales, promo codes, waitlists, check-in, and secure online payments.

AI Assistant

Bloomerang doesn't include AI. Alignmint's Minty AI queries your actual nonprofit data and gives instant answers.

Pricing and Users

Bloomerang's pricing increases with your donor count and number of users. Alignmint includes unlimited users on every plan — no per-seat fees, no donor count limits.

Fiscal Sponsor Support

Bloomerang doesn't support fiscal sponsorship. Alignmint was built for fiscal sponsors — manage all your sponsored nonprofits from one account with complete privacy between organizations.

Total Cost Comparison

Scenario	Bloomerang Stack	Alignmint
CRM only	~$99/mo	Free (Starter)
CRM + Accounting	~$99 + $59 (Aplos) = $158/mo	Free (Starter) or $499/mo (Pro)
CRM + Accounting + Volunteers	~$158 + $100 (VolunteerHub) = $258/mo	$499/mo (Pro — everything included)
Full stack	~$258 + $50 (events) = $308/mo	$499/mo (Pro — everything included)

Who Should Choose Bloomerang?

Organizations whose only need is donor management
Nonprofits that prioritize donor retention metrics above all else
Organizations already invested in the Bloomerang ecosystem
Small teams that want the simplest possible CRM

Who Should Choose Alignmint?

Organizations that need accounting AND CRM in one platform
Nonprofits tired of paying for and reconciling multiple tools
Organizations that manage volunteers and run events
Fiscal sponsors managing multiple organizations
Budget-conscious nonprofits that want unlimited users
Organizations that want AI-powered data insights

The Bottom Line

Bloomerang is a good donor CRM with a strong retention focus. But it's only one piece of the nonprofit software puzzle. You'll still need separate tools for accounting, volunteers, and events — adding cost and complexity.

Alignmint gives you everything in one platform — fund accounting, donor CRM, volunteer management, and events. If you value integration, simplicity, and value, Alignmint is the better choice for most nonprofits.

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