CPMC Mission Statement

Grounded in the Gospel mandate and Catholic Social Teaching, the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC) promotes ministry to all people affected by incarceration and detention. Our goal is to recruit, train, support and empower those called to this ministry. We strive to create a more just and merciful criminal justice system that upholds the dignity of every human person and advances restorative justice.

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About CPMC

The Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition is a central hub for all Catholic jail, prison, and detention ministries in the United States. We offer:

- A shared virtual space for best practices, interest group dialogue, and collaboration;

- Educational monthly webinars, Town Halls on best practices, Advocacy Town Halls and yearly events;

- Database of organizations and resources for people who have been affected by incarceration and detention;

- Prison ministry Foundational Training (Eng, Sp and Juvenile detention ministry tracks) and specific issue training for dioceses, Catholic organizations and individuals;

- Support of ministries serving victims, the incarcerated, those who work and minister in these contexts, and their families;

- Opportunities for joint action and legislation on behalf of criminal justice reform, and promotion of restorative justice practices; and

- A professional development pathway for the next generation of jail and prison ministers and change agents.

Position Overview

This position is part-time, up to ~10- 20 hours per week, remotely based.

CPMC is seeking a person who has a passion for justice and the marginalized, especially those who are affected by incarceration/detention. This position seeks to ensure that CPMC has the financial resources necessary to accomplish its mission and CPMC tracks and stewards these resources responsibly and strategically.

CPMC needs a person who is willing to implement and enhance CPMC’s development strategy utilizing CPMC’s website and social media, etc. CPMC has been an independent 501(C)3 since January, 2023.

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Responsibilities:

Grant Writing (75%)

- Oversee all grant applications and grant reports

- Maintain and strengthen relationship with current and prospective funders

- Research new grant possibilities

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Annual Appeal (15%)

- Create and lead all direct, email, and social media fundraising campaigns

- Expand, cultivate, and steward annual giving donors, including promoting monthly donors

- Maintain donor base (LGL) and donation webpages

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Major Gifts (8%)

- Research organizations, religious orders, dioceses, and individuals who have the interest and capacity to make significant gifts

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Other Advancement Activities (2%)

- Explore and manage any other funding possibilities such as Combined Federal Campaign, events, mission appeals, or more

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Supervision:

The Development Manager is supervised by the Executive Coordinator and the CPMC Board of Directors.

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Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

- 3-5years of experience in nonprofit development recommended.

- Strong written and oral communication skills are a necessity.

- Experience with donor databases (Little Green Light), website management, and social media is preferred.

- Excellent organizational and management skills, strong ability to develop and implement goals, and desire to work within the framework of the Catholic Church to promote the dignity of all people, especially those affected by incarceration/detention.