Member Referral Program

CMA members talking together at the Catholic Media Conference
Share CMA with a colleague who belongs here.

Many of our members first heard about CMA from someone they trusted. The Member Referral Program invites you to pass that along to colleagues whose work would benefit from our professional support, formation opportunities and community.

It runs all year, there are no quotas, and a few thoughtful invitations can make a real difference.

Three simple steps

How it works

1

Think of a few people

Choose three to five colleagues doing meaningful work in Catholic media or communications.

2

Send a personal invitation

Start from one of our email templates or short messages, then add a line or two about why you thought of them.

3

Ask them to name you

After they apply, your colleague emails membership@catholicmediaassociation.org with your name so we know whom to thank.

$10

A small thank-you

For each new member you refer, we'll send you a $10 eGift card once their membership is active, up to $50 per calendar year. Former members who rejoin count too.

Attendees in a session at the Catholic Media Conference
Members celebrating at the CMA awards
Colleagues networking at a CMA event

Why it matters

What your colleagues gain

Webinars, formation opportunities, the Career Center and resource libraries
Member Connection, our weekly newsletter
A network of peers across North America and beyond, from dioceses and religious communities to universities, agencies, media outlets, freelancers and service partners
Member rates for the Catholic Media Conference, plus scholarships for the CMC and professional development
Eligibility for CMA awards, depending on membership category
The CMA Media Pass, a recognized press credential
A community that shares their commitment to the Church's mission in media

Everything you need

Your referral toolkit

Starter Kit

Simple steps for reaching out and personalizing your message.

Open the Starter Kit

Templates and Short Messages

Ready-to-use invitations for diocesan staff, freelancers, media outlets and more.

Browse the Templates

Membership Categories

Help your colleague find the right fit and see dues for each category.

View Categories

Questions?

Contact Meg Plummer, Membership Coordinator, at membership@catholicmediaassociation.org or (312) 380-6789
James Ramos, Membership Committee Chair, at jramos@archgh.org