Old classmates and professional networks collect dues for bursaries, reunions and investments, often from members who rarely meet. ChamaBook lets them pay from anywhere and see where the money went.
What alumni and professional groups need
Annual dues and occasional contributions
Members who rarely meet in person
Open accounts for a scattered membership
Votes on how to spend the money
How ChamaBook helps
Dues and appeals. Annual dues and one-off appeals, each with its own balance and reminders.
Polls and elections. Vote on projects or elect officials from the app, one vote per member.
Transparent spending. Every payout is approved and visible to members.
Announcements. Reach every member by SMS and email from one place.
A typical set-up
Annual dues of KES 3,000, a bursary appeal each January, and a reunion fund, with officials elected by poll every two years.
Questions alumni and professional groups ask
Can an alumni association collect annual dues?
Yes. Set up a contribution type for dues with its own amount and due date; members pay by M-PESA with their member number, and the treasurer sees who is up to date.
Can we fund bursaries and events separately?
Yes. Keep dues, bursary and event contributions as separate types, and pay bursaries out through the usual approvals with a record of every payment.