Communal
One platform for memberships, programs, and operations
Ranked #1 in Best volunteer management software, and on 1 more ranking.
Communal is a software at Calgary, CA.
Communal is software for community and member-based organisations. It runs memberships, programs, volunteering, bookings, and giving on one member record.
At a glance
| Address | Calgary, CA |
| Best for | community associations and nonprofits |
From Communal's own website.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Calgary, CA |
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, Instagram, GitHub |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- Free trial
- Self-serve sign-up
- Integrations
What stands out
The product collapses memberships, programs, facilities, volunteers, donors, and the front desk into the same database.
“See how memberships, programs, facilities, volunteers, donors, and the front desk all collapse into the same database your team already logs into.”Communal, own website
The product connects to tools like Mailchimp, QuickBooks, and Slack that staff already use.
“Communal connects to the ones your staff, bookkeeper, and volunteer coordinator already live in. Membership changes flow into Mailchimp, payments post into QuickBooks, and new bookings ping Slack.”Communal, own website
Worth knowing
The product requires purchasing or renting a separate card reader for point of sale transactions.
“Get a sleek touchscreen reader that works on Wi-Fi or cellular* for $300 USD outright, or rent for $50/month .”Communal, own website
How it ranks
Communal is ranked 1st of 10 in Best volunteer management software (Lister Score 96.0) and 1st of 10 in Best donor management software (Lister Score 96.0).
#1 in Best volunteer management software · Lister Score 96.0
Collapses memberships, programs, facilities, volunteers, donors, and the front desk into the same database.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 20; buying information on its own site 16.
“Shifts, hours, and the roster, on the same member list as the CRM. Shifts, hours, and the roster on the same member record. No separate volunteer tool, no manual hour tallying.”Communal, own website
| Rank | Best volunteer management software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communal | 96.0 |
| 2 | Golden | 96.0 |
| 3 | CharityEngine | 94.0 |
| 4 | Rosterfy | 94.0 |
| 5 | Elvanto | 92.0 |
| 6 | Giveffect | 92.0 |
| 7 | Qomon | 92.0 |
| 8 | Volaby | 92.0 |
| 9 | Bloomerang | 90.0 |
| 10 | ChMeetings | 90.0 |
#1 in Best donor management software · Lister Score 96.0
Collapses memberships, programs, facilities, volunteers, donors, and the front desk into the same database.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 20; buying information on its own site 16.
“Every gift, receipted. Donations, receipts, and giving history on every member record.”Communal, own website
| Rank | Best donor management software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communal | 96.0 |
| 2 | infoodle | 96.0 |
| 3 | CharityEngine | 94.0 |
| 4 | Givebutter | 92.0 |
| 5 | Giveffect | 92.0 |
| 6 | Qomon | 92.0 |
| 7 | Donorbox | 90.0 |
| 8 | DonorSnap | 90.0 |
| 9 | GiveSmart | 90.0 |
| 10 | Keela | 90.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Communal?
Communal is at Calgary, CA.
How does Communal rank on Lister?
Communal is ranked 1st of 10 in Best volunteer management software (Lister Score 96.0) and 1st of 10 in Best donor management software (Lister Score 96.0).