Advisory Board Member - Disaster Accountability Project/SmartResponse

About Disaster Accountability Project - SmartResponse

Disaster Accountability Project (DAP) - SmartResponse is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving disaster preparedness, response, and recovery by promoting transparency and accountability among relief organizations and government agencies. DAP empowers survivors and communities with the information they need to make informed decisions before, during, and after disasters.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

DAP - SmartResponse is seeking dedicated professionals to serve on its Advisory Board. Advisory Board members provide strategic guidance, professional expertise, and active support to advance DAP’s mission. Advisory Board members:

• Serve as an ambassador for DAP, promoting the organization’s mission and programs within your professional and personal networks.
• Provide strategic input and expertise to DAP leadership on organizational direction and growth.
• Actively participate in at least one “volunteer team,” contributing a minimum of 3–5 hours per month.
• Attend quarterly Advisory Board virtual meetings.
• Make or raise a minimum annual financial contribution (give/get) of $2,500 to DAP.
• Identify and help cultivate relationships with potential donors, partners, and supporters.
• Stay informed about current issues in disaster preparedness, response, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to disaster preparedness, humanitarian aid, community resilience, philanthropy, accountability/transparency, or related fields.
• Professional experience or expertise relevant to at least one Volunteer Team. (see list below)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to represent DAP to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to actively contribute time, talent, and resources to advance DAP’s mission.
• Prior board or advisory experience is a plus but not required.

Volunteer Teams Include:

• Organization Recruitment
• Network Support
• Fundraising
• Grant Research/Writing
• Marketing/Comms
• CSR Outreach
• Design
• Web Development
• Monitoring and Evaluation

Commitment

• Term: One year (renewable)
• Time: Minimum 3–5 hours per month, plus quarterly meetings
• Financial Contribution/Raise: $2,500 minimum annually (in full or in installments)
• Location: Remote / Virtual

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a brief letter of interest and resume to the Disaster Accountability Project (volunteer@disasteraccountability.org).

Please indicate which team(s) you are interested in joining and describe how your experience aligns with the team’s focus. For questions or to request additional information, please contact DAP directly.