Advisory Board Member - Disaster Accountability Project/SmartResponse

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.