Volunteer: Board Member: Tech Sector Background - Disaster Accountability Project

Volunteermatch; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking dedicated individuals with a tech sector background to join its Board. This role involves providing oversight and advocacy in disaster relief and humanitarian aid, ensuring resources are effectively utilized and communities are engaged. The organization is committed to improving disaster preparedness and response through transparency and public education. Board members will work flexibly, contributing an average of 2 hours per month, with quarterly meetings. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of disaster management and humanitarian efforts.

Qualifications

• Looking for a board member with a tech sector background.
• 2 hours per month commitment with quarterly meetings.

Responsibilities

• Engage in policy research and advocacy for disaster management.
• Promote transparency and community engagement in disaster relief.

Skills

Networking

Critical Thinking

Product Development

Software Engineering

Job description

Board Member: Tech Sector Background - Disaster Accountability Project

ORGANIZATION: Disaster Accountability Project

Disaster Accountability Project (DAP), a nonprofit organization focused on improving effectiveness, efficiency and equity in disaster relief and humanitarian aid, is seeking new Board members!

In particular, we are very interested in recruiting a new member with a tech sector background.

DAP is the only independent watchdog of disaster relief and humanitarian aid. We are involved in a range of advocacy to make sure preparedness works, relief is comprehensive, and recovery is responsive and accountable.

DAP's focus is both U.S. and global. We recently launched SmartResponse.org to improve the effectiveness of disaster relief and humanitarian aid by helping donors identify the groups operating locally after disasters.

MISSION STATEMENT

Disaster Accountability Project saves lives and reduces suffering by maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of disaster preparedness, response, relief, and recovery through oversight, transparency, advocacy, and public education.

DESCRIPTION

DAP is the leading nonprofit organization that provides long-term independent oversight of disaster management systems. DAP engages a dedicated community to advance policy research and advocacy, promote transparency, and encourage the public to participate in oversight, community-based organizing, and discussions about disaster preparedness and relief.

Dedicated citizen oversight is necessary to ensure resources dedicated to preparedness, relief, and recovery are effectively utilized, communities are sufficiently engaged and more resilient, and best practices and lessons learned are implemented so mistakes are not repeated.

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

March 20, 2025

SKILLS

• Networking
• Critical Thinking
• Product Development
• Software Engineering

GOOD FOR

• People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 hours per month (average)
• Meetings are Quarterly, 3 by phone, 1 in person. There is a Give/Get requirement for members.