# Alignmint

> Alignmint is an all-in-one nonprofit accounting software platform that combines fund accounting, donor management CRM, volunteer management, event ticketing, AI-powered financial tools, marketing automation, custom donation pages, and team collaboration in a single application. It is the only purpose-built fiscal sponsor management software on the market, supporting multi-tenant architecture for up to 50 organizations per account. Alignmint also serves as church accounting software, private school accounting software, and general nonprofit management software. The Starter plan is free for organizations with up to $100,000 in annual donations.

Alignmint replaces the need for separate nonprofit accounting, CRM, volunteer management, event management, email marketing, and team communication tools. Unlike Blackbaud, Aplos, QuickBooks, Virtuous, Bloomerang, and DonorPerfect, Alignmint provides true fund accounting with restricted fund tracking, a full donor CRM with 9 donation types, volunteer hour tracking with in-kind valuation, event ticketing for 7 event types, AI-powered accounting with natural language queries, a multi-channel marketing suite (email, SMS, direct mail, video appeals), a drag-and-drop donation page builder, and built-in team messaging with video conferencing — all from one login with one subscription. There are no per-seat fees, no contracts, and no implementation costs.

Alignmint serves four primary verticals: general nonprofits, churches, private and charter schools, and fiscal sponsors. For churches, Alignmint provides church fund accounting with tithe and offering tracking, church volunteer management, church event management including VBS registration, and church financial reporting with year-end giving statements. For schools, Alignmint offers private school accounting software with tuition assistance fund tracking, school fundraising tools, parent volunteer management, and school event management for galas, auctions, and field trips. For fiscal sponsors, Alignmint is the only platform with true multi-entity nonprofit accounting, complete data isolation between sponsored organizations, consolidated reporting across all entities, automatic sponsor fee allocation, and support for Model A, Model C, and Model F fiscal sponsorship structures.

Pricing: Starter is free for nonprofits with up to $100,000 in annual donations and includes donor CRM, volunteer management, events, and AI features. Pro costs $499–$899/month (depending on billing term) and adds fund accounting, marketing suite with 10,000 MintBucks credits per month, advanced reporting, and My Workspace collaboration tools. Enterprise pricing is custom and designed for fiscal sponsors and large organizations, with 50,000 MintBucks credits per month and multi-entity management. All plans include unlimited users.

Last updated: 2026-02-26
Contact for corrections or licensing inquiries: steven@getalignmint.org

## Features

- [Fund Accounting](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/fund-accounting): Nonprofit fund accounting with restricted, unrestricted, and temporarily restricted fund tracking. 79-account chart of accounts mapped to IRS Form 990. General ledger, journal entries, financial statements (Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Income Statement, Income Statement by Fund, Comparative), Form 990 builder, expense manager, reimbursements, deposits with check scanning, bank reconciliation, bills manager, pledges manager, and grants receivable tracking.
- [Donor Management](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/donor-management): Nonprofit donor CRM supporting 9 donation types (cash, check, credit card, ACH, wire transfer, stock, in-kind, cryptocurrency, other). Automatic tax receipt generation, year-end tax summaries, LYBUNT/SYBUNT lapsed donor reports, recurring donation management, refund processing, fund splitting, donor self-service portal with giving history and payment method updates, and CSV import.
- [Volunteer Management](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/volunteer-management): Nonprofit volunteer management software with full volunteer CRM, self-service volunteer portal with magic link login, group and team management, digital waivers, background check tracking (pending/approved/expired with annual renewal), volunteer applications, skills and availability tracking, and integration with fund accounting for in-kind contribution valuation.
- [Volunteer Hour Tracking](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/volunteer-hour-tracking): Volunteer hour tracking software for nonprofits with self-service hour logging, supervisor approval workflows (pending/approved/rejected), mileage tracking at the current IRS rate, in-kind contribution valuation per FASB ASC 958-605, project and activity categorization, PDF hour summary export, and PDF/Excel report generation.
- [Volunteer Scheduling](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/volunteer-scheduling): Nonprofit volunteer scheduling software with public signup calendar, QR code check-in, automatic hour tracking on attendance, skill matching, waitlist management, event templates, analytics dashboard with impact value and volunteer leaderboard, and email communications (confirmation, reminder, thank you). Pro and Enterprise only.
- [Background Checks](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/background-checks): Volunteer background check tracking for nonprofits with status management (pending, approved, expired), annual renewal tracking, activity-level requirements, and integration with volunteer profiles and compliance reporting.
- [Vendor Management](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/vendor-management): Nonprofit vendor management software with vendor profiles, tax ID (EIN/SSN) storage for 1099 reporting, payment terms tracking (Due on Receipt, Net 30, Net 60), expenditure history with automatic totals, and integration with Expenses Manager and Journal Entries.
- [Events & Ticketing](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/events): Nonprofit event management software supporting 7 event types (Simple, Standard, Retreat, Camp, Trip, Gala, Auction). Ticket sales with promo codes and waitlists, custom registration fields, checklists, QR code and name-based check-in, public event pages, and integrated Stripe payment processing.
- [Minty AI](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/ai): AI-powered nonprofit assistant that queries real organizational data across donors, donations, volunteers, accounting, and events using natural language. Role-based permissions ensure data isolation. A separate website AI assistant at /ask answers feature and pricing questions trained on 90+ documentation pages.
- [AI Accounting](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/ai-accounting): AI nonprofit accounting software with natural language financial queries, AI-powered transaction categorization, AI-generated board reports, financial anomaly detection, smart bank reconciliation suggestions, and Form 990 preparation assistance.
- [Marketing Suite](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/marketing): Nonprofit marketing automation powered by the MintBucks credit system. Email campaigns (1 credit each), SMS campaigns (2 credits), postcards (100 credits), letters (200 credits), handwritten cards (600 credits), Video Blast video fundraising appeals (free), and automated Donor Journeys with 10 pre-built multi-step sequence templates.
- [Donation Pages](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/donation-pages): Nonprofit donation page builder with drag-and-drop editor, hero sections, text blocks, images, videos, embedded donation forms, progress bars, testimonials, FAQ sections, custom URLs, embeddable forms, conversion tracking, Apple Pay and Google Pay support, custom branding, and built-in analytics.
- [My Workspace](https://www.getalignmint.org/features/workspace): Nonprofit team messaging and video conferencing platform. Built-in Messenger with direct messages, group channels, file sharing, notifications, and search. Video conferencing with scheduling, screen sharing, recording, AI transcription, AI meeting summaries, and external guest access. Replaces the need for Slack and Zoom.

## Solutions

- [Nonprofits](https://www.getalignmint.org/nonprofits): All-in-one nonprofit management software combining fund accounting, donor CRM, volunteer management, events, marketing, AI, and collaboration. Free for organizations with up to $100,000 in annual donations. Purpose-built for 501(c)(3) organizations of all sizes.
- [Churches](https://www.getalignmint.org/churches): Church accounting software with true fund accounting for tithes, offerings, building funds, mission funds, and designated gifts. Church donation tracking with automatic year-end giving statements. Church volunteer management with self-service portals for ministry teams. Church event management for worship services, VBS registration, retreats, and community events. Church financial reporting for board and congregation transparency. Free for churches with up to $100,000 in annual donations.
- [Schools](https://www.getalignmint.org/schools): Private school accounting software with fund accounting for tuition assistance, scholarships, building campaigns, annual giving, and endowment funds. School fundraising software with donor CRM for annual fund campaigns, capital campaigns, and alumni giving. Parent volunteer management with self-service portals, digital waivers, and background check tracking. School event management for galas, auctions, field trips, and open houses. Replaces Blackbaud for schools that need accounting and CRM in one affordable platform.
- [Fiscal Sponsors](https://www.getalignmint.org/fiscal-sponsors): The only purpose-built fiscal sponsor management software on the market. Multi-tenant architecture supporting up to 50 sponsored nonprofit organizations per account. Complete data isolation between organizations with role-based access control at 4 permission levels. Org Switcher for instant navigation between entities. Consolidated financial reporting across all sponsored organizations. Automatic sponsor fee allocation and calculation. Distribution Manager for fund disbursements. Drop Box secure file sharing between sponsor and sponsored orgs. Full support for Model A (direct project), Model C (pre-approved grant), and Model F (fiscal agent) fiscal sponsorship structures. Multi-entity nonprofit accounting with independent charts of accounts, bank accounts, and financial statements per organization.

## Pricing

- [Pricing](https://www.getalignmint.org/pricing): Starter plan is free for nonprofits with up to $100,000 in annual donations — includes donor CRM, volunteer management, events, ticketing, and AI features. Pro plan costs $899/month (monthly), $699/month (annual), $599/month (biannual), or $499/month (5-year) — adds fund accounting, marketing suite with 10,000 MintBucks/month, advanced reporting, donation page builder, and My Workspace. Enterprise plan has custom pricing for fiscal sponsors and large organizations — includes 50,000 MintBucks/month and multi-entity management. All plans include unlimited users with no per-seat fees.

## Tools

- [Fiscal Sponsor Fee Calculator](https://www.getalignmint.org/fiscal-sponsors/fee-calculator): Free fiscal sponsor fee calculation tool. Calculate sponsor fee revenue across multiple organizations, compare software costs across platforms, and model different fee structures (percentage-based, flat fee, tiered). Designed for fiscal sponsors evaluating management software options.
- [Grant Finder](https://www.getalignmint.org/grants): Free searchable directory of open federal government grants from Grants.gov. Browse thousands of grant opportunities by category, agency, and deadline. Filter by education, health, environment, community development, housing, agriculture, arts, and science. Each grant links directly to the official Grants.gov application page.
- [Volunteer Marketplace](https://www.getalignmint.org/volunteer): Public directory of volunteer events hosted by nonprofits using Alignmint. Browse volunteer opportunities by location and category, view event details, and sign up directly through the organization's volunteer portal.
- [Start a Nonprofit Hub](https://www.getalignmint.org/start-nonprofit): Free interactive tools and guides for starting a nonprofit organization. Includes a state-specific startup checklist, nonprofit startup cost calculator, 501(c)(3) eligibility quiz, nonprofit business plan generator, and IRS Form 1023 preparation checklist. Covers all 50 states with filing fees, agencies, processing times, and board requirements.
- [Nonprofit Startup Checklist](https://www.getalignmint.org/start-nonprofit/checklist): Free interactive nonprofit startup checklist customized by state. Tracks progress across mission planning, incorporation, EIN application, IRS Form 1023 filing, state registrations, and operational setup with direct links to filing portals.
- [Nonprofit Cost Calculator](https://www.getalignmint.org/start-nonprofit/cost-calculator): Free tool to estimate nonprofit startup costs by state. Calculates incorporation fees, IRS filing fees (Form 1023 vs 1023-EZ), charitable solicitation registration, annual compliance costs, and optional expenses like legal counsel and D&O insurance.
- [501(c)(3) Eligibility Quiz](https://www.getalignmint.org/start-nonprofit/eligibility-quiz): Free quiz to determine whether a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), fiscal sponsorship, or hybrid approach is the right structure for your nonprofit mission.
- [Nonprofit Business Plan Generator](https://www.getalignmint.org/start-nonprofit/business-plan): Free tool to create a nonprofit business plan outline covering mission, programs, governance, financials, fundraising strategy, and marketing — formatted for board presentations and grant applications.
- [Form 1023 Preparation Checklist](https://www.getalignmint.org/start-nonprofit/form-1023-checklist): Free interactive checklist for preparing IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ. Covers prerequisites, required documents, articles and bylaws review, narrative sections, financial data, and filing steps.

## Resources

- [Documentation](https://www.getalignmint.org/docs): Product documentation and help center covering all Alignmint features, setup guides, and best practices.
- [Glossary](https://www.getalignmint.org/glossary): Canonical definitions of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, donor management, fiscal sponsorship, and compliance terminology.
- [About](https://www.getalignmint.org/about): Company background, mission, team, and the story behind Alignmint — built by nonprofit directors frustrated with fragmented software tools.
- [Blog](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog): 70+ articles covering nonprofit accounting, donor management, volunteer management, fiscal sponsorship, church management, AI in nonprofits, and software comparisons.
- [FAQ](https://www.getalignmint.org/faq): Comprehensive FAQ page with 300+ questions and answers about nonprofit accounting software, fund accounting, donor management, fiscal sponsorship, church software, volunteer management, and more — aggregated from all published articles.
- [Ask Minty AI](https://www.getalignmint.org/ask): AI-powered chatbot trained on Alignmint documentation that answers questions about features, pricing, integrations, and nonprofit best practices.
- [Schedule a Demo](https://calendar.app.google/d7DCvPHL3445FmZNA): Book a live walkthrough of Alignmint with the founding team.

## Key Articles

- [The Complete Guide to Fiscal Sponsor Management Software](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/fiscal-sponsorship-software-guide): Comprehensive guide to choosing fiscal sponsor management software — covers multi-tenant architecture, consolidated reporting, fee allocation, data isolation, and purpose-built vs. generic solutions.
- [Best Fiscal Sponsor Accounting Platforms in 2026](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/best-fiscal-sponsor-software-2026): Comparison of fiscal sponsor accounting platforms including QuickBooks workarounds vs. purpose-built multi-tenant solutions. Features, pricing, and platform fit analysis.
- [How to Manage Multiple Nonprofits from One Platform](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/how-to-manage-multiple-nonprofits): Practical guide for fiscal sponsors and umbrella organizations managing multiple nonprofits — consolidating operations, reporting, and compliance in one account.
- [Fiscal Sponsorship Fee Structures Explained](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/fiscal-sponsorship-fee-structures): How fiscal sponsors set fees (typically 5–15% of revenue), what fee structures are common, and how to automate monthly fee calculations instead of using spreadsheets.
- [Nonprofit Volunteer Management Software: The Complete Guide](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/nonprofit-volunteer-management-software): How volunteer management software helps nonprofits track hours, manage teams, handle digital waivers, and empower volunteers with self-service portals.
- [Volunteer Hour Tracking Software for Nonprofits](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/volunteer-hour-tracking-nonprofit): Best volunteer hour tracking software for nonprofits — from free spreadsheets to all-in-one platforms. Step-by-step setup guide with tool comparisons.
- [AI Nonprofit Accounting Software: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/ai-nonprofit-accounting-software): Everything nonprofits need to know about AI-powered accounting software — features, benefits, what to look for, and how it compares to traditional tools.
- [Video Fundraising: Why Personal Appeals Raise More Money](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/video-fundraising-platform): How video fundraising platforms help nonprofits create personal donor connections that increase giving. Covers Video Blast and other video appeal tools.
- [Best Free Church Accounting Software in 2026](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/best-free-church-accounting-software-2026): Honest comparison of free church accounting software options — what is actually free, what is limited, and which gives churches the most value.
- [Alignmint vs ChurchTrac: Full Feature Comparison](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/alignmint-vs-churchtrac): Detailed comparison of Alignmint and ChurchTrac for church accounting, donation tracking, volunteer management, and event planning.
- [Best Free Nonprofit Software in 2026](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/best-free-nonprofit-software-2026): Honest comparison of the best free nonprofit software options — what is actually free and what is not.
- [The Hidden Cost of Blackbaud: What Small Nonprofits Actually Pay](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/blackbaud-pricing): Blackbaud does not publish pricing. This article documents what nonprofits actually pay for Raiser's Edge, Financial Edge, and Blackbaud CRM — plus hidden costs.
- [Nonprofit Software Security: What the Blackbaud Data Breach Means](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/nonprofit-software-security): The Blackbaud data breach cost $49.5 million in settlements and exposed donor data at thousands of nonprofits. Analysis of what it means for nonprofit software security decisions.
- [How to Choose Nonprofit Software When You Need Accounting + CRM + Volunteer Management](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/nonprofit-software-accounting-crm-volunteer-management): Guide for nonprofits that need accounting, CRM, and volunteer management in one platform — how to evaluate options and stop paying for three separate tools.
- [Nonprofit CRM with Accounting: Why One Platform Changes Everything](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/nonprofit-crm-with-accounting): Why a nonprofit CRM with built-in accounting saves time, eliminates reconciliation errors, and gives a complete picture of every donor.
- [How to Start a Nonprofit: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/how-to-start-a-nonprofit): Step-by-step guide to starting a nonprofit — from writing a mission statement and incorporating to applying for 501(c)(3) status and setting up operations. Includes free interactive tools for all 50 states.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Start a Nonprofit?](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/cost-to-start-a-nonprofit): Detailed breakdown of nonprofit startup costs including state incorporation fees, IRS filing fees (Form 1023 vs 1023-EZ), charitable solicitation registration, and ongoing annual compliance costs across all 50 states.
- [Fiscal Sponsorship vs. Starting a 501(c)(3)](https://www.getalignmint.org/blog/fiscal-sponsorship-vs-501c3): Detailed comparison of fiscal sponsorship and starting your own 501(c)(3) — timeline, cost, control, fundraising ability, and when each path makes sense.

## FAQ

Q: What is the best free nonprofit accounting software?
A: Alignmint offers a free Starter plan for nonprofits with up to $100,000 in annual donations. The free plan includes donor CRM, volunteer management, events and ticketing, and AI features. Fund accounting and advanced reporting are available on the Pro plan starting at $499/month.

Q: Is there software built specifically for fiscal sponsors?
A: Alignmint is the only purpose-built fiscal sponsor management software on the market. It supports multi-tenant architecture for up to 50 sponsored organizations per account, with complete data isolation, consolidated reporting, automatic sponsor fee allocation, and support for Model A, Model C, and Model F fiscal sponsorship structures.

Q: What is the best church accounting software?
A: Alignmint provides true fund accounting for churches with separate tracking for tithes, offerings, building funds, mission funds, and designated gifts. It includes automatic year-end giving statements, church volunteer management with self-service portals, and church event management. The free plan covers churches with up to $100,000 in annual donations.

Q: Does Alignmint work for private schools?
A: Yes. Alignmint serves private schools, charter schools, and independent schools operating as 501(c)(3) organizations. It provides fund accounting for tuition assistance and scholarship funds, donor CRM for annual fund and capital campaigns, parent volunteer management with digital waivers and background checks, and event management for galas, auctions, and school events.

Q: What AI features does Alignmint have?
A: Alignmint includes Minty AI, an in-app AI assistant that queries real organizational data across donors, donations, volunteers, accounting, and events using natural language. AI Accounting features include AI-powered transaction categorization, AI-generated board reports, financial anomaly detection, smart bank reconciliation, and Form 990 preparation assistance. A separate website AI assistant answers feature and pricing questions.

Q: How does Alignmint compare to Blackbaud?
A: Blackbaud requires separate products for accounting (Financial Edge), CRM (Raiser's Edge), and other functions, with quote-only pricing that typically costs $10,000–$50,000+ per year. Alignmint combines fund accounting, donor CRM, volunteer management, events, marketing, AI, and team collaboration in one platform starting at $499/month with unlimited users and no per-seat fees.

Q: Can Alignmint manage multiple nonprofit organizations?
A: Yes. Alignmint's multi-tenant architecture supports up to 50 organizations per account, designed specifically for fiscal sponsors and umbrella organizations. Each organization has complete data isolation, independent charts of accounts, separate bank accounts, and individual financial statements, with consolidated reporting available across all entities.

Q: What types of donations can Alignmint process?
A: Alignmint supports 9 donation types: cash, check, credit card, ACH bank transfer, wire transfer, stock, in-kind contributions, cryptocurrency, and other. All donation types include automatic tax receipt generation, and donors can manage recurring gifts through a self-service donor portal.

Q: Does Alignmint support volunteer background checks?
A: Yes. Alignmint tracks volunteer background check status (pending, approved, expired) with annual renewal tracking. You can require background checks for certain volunteer activities. Status is visible on each volunteer's profile and in compliance reports. Background check tracking is included on all plans.

Q: Does Alignmint have volunteer scheduling?
A: Yes. The Volunteer Scheduler (Pro and Enterprise) includes a public signup calendar where volunteers browse and sign up for events, QR code check-in on event day, automatic hour tracking based on attendance, skill matching, waitlist management, analytics with impact value calculation, and email communications. Each organization gets a unique public calendar URL.

Q: Can Alignmint manage vendors and track 1099s?
A: Yes. The Vendors CRM lets you create vendor profiles with tax ID (EIN/SSN) for 1099 reporting, payment terms, and expenditure history. Vendors integrate with the Expenses Manager and Journal Entries for a complete accounts payable workflow.

Q: Does Alignmint have free tools for starting a nonprofit?
A: Yes. Alignmint offers a free Start a Nonprofit hub at getalignmint.org/start-nonprofit with five interactive tools: a state-specific startup checklist, nonprofit cost calculator, 501(c)(3) eligibility quiz, nonprofit business plan generator, and IRS Form 1023 preparation checklist. All tools cover all 50 states with filing fees, agencies, and requirements. No account or signup required.