Board Member, Communications & Marketing for Disaster Accountability

Overview 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. About Disaster Accountability Project 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. Disaster Accountability Project (DAP) was founded after Hurricane Katrina to provide dedicated, independent oversight of the agencies and organizations responsible for these critical life-saving responsibilities. 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. Localized and data-informed "how to help" lists can expedite assistance and make aid efforts more effective and transparent. Board Recruitment Disaster Accountability Project (DAP), an organization founded after Hurricane Katrina, is seeking new Board members. We are very interested in recruiting a new member (or two) with marketing and communications backgrounds. Programs and Impact Over 900 organizations from 60+ countries have already registered on SmartResponse.org and most are sharing information. In addition to improving effectiveness, accountability and transparency in disaster relief and humanitarian aid, SmartResponse advances the localization objectives of the Grand Bargain, a primary output of the UN’s World Humanitarian Summit. Media Coverage DAP's work receives frequent media coverage: NY Times (recent) https //www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/opinion/us-foreign-aid.html; Reuters (Nepal) http //bit.ly/DAPinReuters; Miami Herald (Haiti) http //disasteraccountability.org/critics-question-funds-raised-for-haiti/; Detroit News (Flint) http //www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2016/02/16/misuse-emergency-management-flint-costly-lesson/80438958/; WNYC (post-Sandy) http //www.wnyc.org/story/sandy-recovery-leans-charities-results-inconsistent/ #J-18808-Ljbffr