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How to Build an Alumni Platform

Build an alumni network platform for schools, universities, or organizations to stay connected.

Complete guide with costs, timeline, and tech stack.

$15,000 - $40,000
Market Rate
4-9 weeks
Build Timeline
$2,997
Our Fixed Price

Key Features to Include

A successful alumni platform needs these core features to deliver value to your users:

Alumni directory & search
Class year organization
Events & reunions
Mentorship matching
Job board & opportunities
News & updates
Donation integration
Messaging & groups

Recommended Tech Stack

We recommend these technologies for building a modern, scalable alumni platform:

Next.js
PostgreSQL
Algolia
Stripe
Resend

Why this stack? This combination offers rapid development, excellent performance, and easy scalability. Next.js provides a great developer experience with built-in optimization, while PostgreSQL ensures reliable data management.

Project Complexity: Standard

Standard - Multiple user types, integrations needed

Based on complexity, building a alumni platform typically takes 4-9 weeks. Our 2-week MVP sprint covers most standard projects, with additional time for advanced features if needed.

Who Should Build a Alumni Platform?

Universities, schools, bootcamps, corporate alumni programs

Successful Alumni Platform Examples

These successful products can serve as inspiration for your alumni platform:

Graduway
Almabase
PeopleGrove
Hivebrite

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