Does DonorPerfect include accounting?

No. DonorPerfect is a donor management CRM. It does not include fund accounting, financial statements, or Form 990 preparation. You need separate accounting software. Alignmint combines donor CRM and fund accounting in one platform.

How much does DonorPerfect cost vs Alignmint?

DonorPerfect starts at $99/month for up to 1,000 records. Alignmint's Starter plan is free for nonprofits up to $100K in annual donations and includes both CRM and fund accounting. Adding separate accounting software to DonorPerfect increases total cost significantly.

Is DonorPerfect good for small nonprofits?

DonorPerfect is a capable CRM for small nonprofits focused on donor management. But if you also need accounting, volunteer tracking, or event management, you'll need additional tools. Alignmint provides all of these in one platform with a free tier.

Alignmint vs DonorPerfect: Fund Accounting Meets Donor Management

DonorPerfect has been a staple in nonprofit donor management for decades. It's a solid CRM with strong fundraising features. But like most donor-focused platforms, it doesn't include accounting — forcing nonprofits to maintain separate financial systems.

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

Quick Overview

	DonorPerfect	Alignmint
Primary Focus	Donor management & fundraising	All-in-one nonprofit management
Fund Accounting	❌ No	✅ Yes — pre-built chart of accounts, Form 990
Donor CRM	✅ Yes	✅ Yes — every gift type supported
Online Giving	✅ Yes	✅ Yes — drag-and-drop page builder
Volunteer Management	❌ No	✅ Yes — Full CRM + portal
Event Ticketing	Limited	✅ 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	❌ Per-user pricing	✅ Every plan

Comparison data as of February 2026. Features and pricing may change.

Where DonorPerfect Excels

Mature Donor CRM

DonorPerfect has been building donor management tools for over 35 years. Their CRM is deep, with extensive custom fields, donor segmentation, and communication tracking.

Fundraising Campaigns

DonorPerfect has strong campaign management with goal tracking, appeal codes, and solicitation history. Their online giving forms are well-tested and reliable.

Integration Ecosystem

DonorPerfect integrates with QuickBooks, Constant Contact, and other popular nonprofit tools. If you're committed to a multi-tool stack, DonorPerfect fits well.

Where Alignmint Excels

True Fund Accounting

DonorPerfect doesn't include accounting. You need QuickBooks, Aplos, or another tool for financial management. Alignmint includes true fund accounting with restricted fund tracking, a pre-built chart of accounts mapped to Form 990, and audit-ready financial statements — all in the same platform as your donor data.

Unified Data

When your accounting and donor management live in the same system, donations automatically create journal entries. You never reconcile between two systems. Donor profiles show both relationship history and financial impact.

Volunteer Management

DonorPerfect doesn't track volunteers. Alignmint includes a full Volunteer CRM, self-service portal, hour tracking, digital waivers, and groups & teams.

Event Ticketing

DonorPerfect has basic event features. Alignmint supports galas, auctions, retreats, camps, and more — with ticket sales, promo codes, waitlists, custom fields, check-in, and secure online payments.

AI Assistant

DonorPerfect doesn't include AI. Alignmint's Minty AI queries your actual data and gives instant answers about donors, donations, volunteers, and finances.

Pricing

DonorPerfect starts at approximately $99/month with per-user pricing that increases as your team grows. Alignmint's Pro plan is $499-899/month with unlimited users on every plan — plus a free Starter plan for small nonprofits under $100K in annual donations.

Total Cost Comparison

Scenario	DonorPerfect Stack	Alignmint
CRM only	~$99/mo	Free (Starter)
CRM + Accounting	~$99 + $59 (Aplos) = $158/mo	Free (Starter) or $499/mo (Pro)
CRM + Accounting + 5 users	~$149 + $59 = $208/mo	$499/mo (Pro — unlimited users)
Full stack (CRM + Accounting + Volunteers + Events)	~$149 + $59 + $100 + $50 = $358/mo	$499/mo (Pro — everything included)

Pricing as of February 2026. Check vendor websites for current pricing.

Who Should Choose DonorPerfect?

Organizations that only need donor management and already have accounting covered
Nonprofits deeply invested in the DonorPerfect ecosystem and integrations
Organizations that prefer a mature, established platform with 35+ years of history

Who Should Choose Alignmint?

Organizations that need both accounting and CRM in one platform
Nonprofits tired of reconciling data between 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 insights from their data

The Bottom Line

DonorPerfect is a strong donor CRM with 35+ years of history. But if you need accounting and CRM in one platform — and you're tired of reconciling data between QuickBooks and your donor system — Alignmint is the more complete solution.

With Alignmint, every donation creates a journal entry automatically. Every donor profile shows both relationship history and financial impact. And you get volunteer management, event ticketing, email campaigns, and AI — all included.

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