AlumniMagnet Resources

AlumniMagnet is a website and content management system for HLSA Clubs and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs). The AlumniMagnet suite of tools enhances both volunteer and alumni engagement. This platform provides each HLSA Club and Shared Interest Group with a customizable website, a broadcast email tool, and an event registration system.

Email Troubleshooting

If you would like to receive emails from your local HLSA Club or Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) but are currently not, please review this guide on troubleshooting.

AlumniMagnet Trainings

The Alumni Relations team is happy to provide training and troubleshooting for the AlumniMagnet platform. Below are some of the sessions we offer:

Beginner Training

We recommend this training for those who are new to AlumniMagnet. This session is approximately one hour long and will cover topics including:

♦ Website & Board Resources Overview

♦ Support Tracker

♦ Create an Event

♦ Submit an Event – QuickRSVP

♦ Event Templates

♦ Manage Events & RSVPs

♦ Newsletters (Emails)

This training is available upon request. If you or someone in your Club or SIG is interested in this training, please schedule a session or contact Kelsey Walsh, Alumni Relations Coordinator (kwalsh@law.harvard.edu).

On-Demand Tutorials

There are several on-demand tutorial videos exclusively available to HLSA volunteers for those looking for quick assistance:

Board Resources (5 Minutes)

View training. Each Club and SIG website has a Board Resources page with helpful information for volunteers. This brief overview highlights links and resources available to your Club and SIG. If a Club/SIG board member cannot access this page, please contact Kelsey Walsh (kwalsh@law.harvard.edu).
Submit an Event – QuickRSVP (15 Minutes)

View training. Learn to utilize the Submit an Event form for events that do not require a formal registration or ticket.
Submit an Event – Ticket (20 Minutes)

View training. Learn to utilize the Submit an Event form for events requiring tickets or alumni verification.
Event Templates (13 Minutes)

View training. Learn to utilize event templates created exclusively for the HLSA. Templates include HLSA Panel Template, HLSA Featured Speaker Template, HLSA Social Gathering Template, and HLSA Virtual Event Template.
Manage Events & RSVPs (5 minutes)

View training. Learn how to view RSVPs, download a list of registrants, and utilize features such as Look Who’s Coming and setting registration limits.
Newsletters (12 minutes)

View training. Learn to quickly send Newsletters to all email subscribers and view your email engagement metrics.
Support Tracker (5 Minutes)

View training. Each HLSA Club and SIG website has a Support Tracker that lets you fast-track questions and issues directly to Alumni Relations staff. Learn to submit a ticket on Support Tracker and receive updates from staff directly on your website.

Help Desk Appointments

The Support Tracker is the fastest way to receive assistance and troubleshooting from HLS Alumni Relations Staff for issues and questions about your website.

For more complex questions, there are AlumniMagnet Help Desk Appointments with Kelsey Walsh.

Help Desk Appointments are 30-minute sessions via Zoom intended to provide additional support and planning for your website. Common appointment discussions include:

♦ Coordinating cross-posting and marketing for an event hosted by several Clubs and SIGs

♦ Setting up complex event registration systems, like multiple ticket options or collecting payments

♦ Creating a new feature for your HLSA Club/SIG website, such as alumnus/a of the month or a photo album for your home page

Click here to schedule an appointment. For questions, please contact Kelsey Walsh.

Staff Contact

For questions about AlumniMagnet, please contact Alumni Relations staff via your website’s Support Tracker. If you do not have access to Support Tracker, please contact Kelsey Walsh (kwalsh@law.harvard.edu).