Managing Group Members
As a group manager, you can view, add, and remove members from your affiliate group (chapter or interest group).
Accessing the Groups Dashboard
- Go to WordPress admin
- Click “Affiliate Groups” in the left sidebar
- Find your group in the list
Viewing Group Members
- Click “Manage” next to your group
- The member list shows:
- Name
- Class year
- Location
Adding Members
Method 1: From the Dashboard
- Click “Add Member”
- Search for the person by name or email
- Click “Add” next to their name
Method 2: Via WP-CLI (Administrators)
./wp-cli-php83.sh affiliate-groups add-member GROUP_SLUG USER_EMAIL
Removing Members
- Find the member in the list
- Click “Remove” next to their name
- Confirm the removal
Note: Removing someone from the group does not delete their account or affect other groups they belong to.
Chapter vs. Interest Groups
| Type | Description | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter | Regional groups (NYC, Chicago, Bay Area, etc.) | Based on location; synced with MailerPress lists |
| Interest Group | Topic-based groups (VWP, Science Alumni, etc.) | Self-join via Privacy Settings tab on profile |
Exporting Member Lists
To get a list of group members:
- Go to your group’s member list
- Click “Export CSV” (if available)
- Or ask an administrator to run:
./wp-cli-php83.sh affiliate-groups members GROUP_SLUG --format=csv