Harvard Black Alumni Society

HBAS Membership Benefits

Explore the benefits available to dues-paying HBAS members, from member content and event access to discounts and community opportunities.


HBAS teamwork

HBAS members enjoy a growing set of benefits designed to strengthen connection, create access, and support community.

Please note that these benefits are available to dues-paying members only.

Featured member benefits

Discounts

Receive discounts on HBAS national and local reunions and events.

Members-Only Content

Access recordings of virtual events and other exclusive content in the Members Only section of the website.

Job Board Access

Members can access the HBAS job board and submit job postings to the community.

Gathering Spot Discount

HBAS members receive at least a 25% discount on membership dues at The Gathering Spot.

Community Service Support

Membership helps HBAS support Harvard College Summer Community Service Fellows working on projects aligned with the mission.

And More

Check back frequently as HBAS continues to expand member benefits.

Benefit details

Job board access

HBAS will post job listings from members in the Members Only section of the website and include teasers in newsletters. Only HBAS members can submit job postings and access the job board. For more information, email jobs@hbasonline.org.

25% discount at The Gathering Spot

HBAS members receive at least a 25% discount on membership dues at The Gathering Spot, a private membership club focused on building community among Black professionals. TGS has physical spaces in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, with curated experiences in New York, Chicago, Houston, Charlotte, and Detroit.

Support for Summer Community Service Fellows

By becoming an HBAS member, you help HBAS provide Summer Community Service Fellowships to Harvard undergraduates seeking to work on public service projects that support HBAS’s mission and Black communities across the country.

Membership comparison

Benefit General Member Crimson or Lifetime Member
(including Recent Grad)
Access to National and Local Chapter Newsletters ✓ ✓
Access to HBAS In-Person Events ✓ ✓
Discounts on HBAS In-Person Events — ✓
Access to HBAS Virtual Events ✓ ✓
Access to HBAS Virtual Event Recordings — ✓
Access to HBAS Job Board — ✓
Access to The Gathering Spot Discount — ✓
Provides Support for a Harvard College Summer Community Service Fellow — ✓
Eligible to Serve on an HBAS Board — ✓

Please note these benefits are for dues-paying members only.

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