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Development Manager, The Petey Greene Program
About Us
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through individualized educational programs, while educating volunteers on the systemic economic, social, and legal challenges that affect segments of our society before, during, and after incarceration.
We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality educational and career readiness programs. We strive to inspire our alumni—both students and volunteers—to become thought leaders and take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system.
The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.
The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 30 employees work in a hybrid arrangement.
The Opportunity
As the Petey Greene Program continues the implementation of an ambitious 5-year strategic plan that will affirm our organization as a nationally-recognized leader in carceral education by 2028, we are seeking an adaptable and proactive Development Manager to support for best-in-class stewardship and cultivation of donors.
The Development Manager reports to the Director of Development Operations and is responsible for providing development and operational support to help the PGP meet its annual revenue target of $7.6 million. The Development Manager will play a key role supporting the implementation of the organization’s development strategy, managing donor communications, tracking engagement, and ensuring a seamless donor experience across all giving levels.
This is a unique opportunity to join the Petey Greene Program during an exciting period of rapid growth and organizational transformation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by PGP’s mission to expand access to quality education within the carceral system.
Position Title
Development Manager, The Petey Greene Program
Position Type
Full-time staff (40 hours/week)
Key Responsibilities
Support the execution of annual fundraising plans, campaigns, and events.
Manage donor databases and ensure accurate, timely data entry and reporting;
Process incoming donations and acknowledgments;
Reconcile monthly donation revenue with the finance team;
Produce fundraising reports and conduct related analysis;
Conduct donor research on existing and new potential donors;
Develop and test new approaches and innovative concepts for donor engagement and cultivation including building the PGP alumni network;
Leverage digital fundraising and engagement initiatives to acquire, renew and retain members;
Actively maintain a current body of knowledge about the PGP’s programs, pilots, and development priorities;
Ensure campaign and event materials and messaging align with PGP’s mission and resonate with donors.
Qualifications
Any combination of professional experience, volunteer work, and other transferable skills may be applied toward these qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of transferable professional experience. Prior experience cultivating major gifts preferred.
Highly effective in communication with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;
Must have good judgment and the ability to handle confidential matters.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, while ensuring acute attention to detail and accuracy;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and donor management software;
Enthusiasm for learning new skills;
Ability to work in our open, collaborative, and team-oriented culture.
The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.
We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, including system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.
Compensation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000-$80,000
Benefits:
The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60-82% of premiums
100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
401k retirement plan
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year
PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
Monthly phone and/or wifi reimbursement
Access to a local coworking space
Start date
January 2026
How to apply
Please email pgpjobs@peteygreene.org with the subject "Development Manager” and the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)
Download a PDF of the full job description for the Development Manager position.
College Bridge Instructor
The Petey Greene Program (PGP) is seeking volunteer writing and math instructors for our College Bridge Program in New Jersey, DC, New York, and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). This program, offered in partnership with local colleges and universities, helps incarcerated learners develop the critical thinking, writing, reading, and math skills that are necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education, while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence that will support them in these pursuits.
PGP is the largest provider of academic tutoring and academic support services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated learners. We piloted the College Bridge Writing Program at the DC Jail in 2020, and we currently offer college readiness programs in Washington, DC, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Desired Qualifications:
MA or Ph.D. in relevant field (STEM for math instructors and humanities for writing instructors)
Experience teaching undergraduate- or AP-level courses
Responsibilities:
Teach weekly 90-minute classes (courses will be taught by teams of 2 instructors. Co-instructors may choose to teach all classes together or to take turns)
Design course syllabus in collaboration with PGP staff, adapting the syllabi used in previous courses.
Provide regular feedback on student assignments
Participate in biweekly meetings with teaching team and PGP staff
Instructors may have to apply for background clearance and attend a facility custody training.
To apply, please complete our online application form by March 31 for the summer semester and by June 30 for the fall semester. For more information, please contact Chiara Benetollo, Executive Director of the Center for Educational Justice (cbenetollo@peteygreene.org).
Working at the Petey Greene Program
The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.
We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, especially system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.
The PGP defines system-impacted as a person who by their own experience, family experience, school experiences, and/or communal experiences has previous interaction or involvement with and who is legally, economically, familially, or psychologically affected by the criminal legal system. Interaction or involvement with the criminal legal system includes arrest and/or detainment, appearance in criminal courts, incarceration, immigrant detention, juvenile detention, parole, and/or probation.