National VOAD

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

Since the founding of National VOAD in 1970, many lessons have been learned, skills developed and best practices shared. This resulted in the establishment of a commitment to shared values, the 4Cs of communication, coordination, collaboration, and cooperation as guiding principles for how we operate and resolve conflict, as well as various Points of Consensus and other protocols for guiding the work of individual member organizations and the collective efforts of the collaborative.

Today, National VOAD is a coalition of 70+ of the nation’s most reputable national organizations (faith-based, community-based and other non-profit organizations) and 56 State/Territory VOADs.

Recognizing that all sectors of society must work together to foster more resilient, self-reliant communities nationwide, National VOAD facilitates partnerships with federal, state and local emergency management and other governmental agencies, as well as for-profit corporations, foundations, and educational and research institutions.

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NVOAD has provided these news and notes.  Click on the link.

• The Impacts of a Federal Government Shutdown on Nonprofits
• Authorization for National Flood Insurance Program Lapses Amid Shutdown
• The Impact of the Government Shutdown on Disaster Response
• Tracking the Policy Landscape

NVOAD Staff Update

National VOAD is pleased to announce the official launch of the CEO Search Committee, a dedicated body tasked with leading the process of identifying and recommending the next Chief Executive Officer of our organization.  The committee will play a key role in ensuring that this process reflects the voice of our diverse membership. As part of its work, the Search Committee will host a series of Listening Sessions with National Members, State and Territory VOADs, Associate Members, Partners, Funders and others. These sessions are designed to gather input on the qualities, skills, and priorities that our members believe are essential for the next leader of National VOAD.

    CEO Search Committee Members:

3 Members of the Board of Directors;  Katie Oldaker – Catholic Charities; Dana Reed – Operation BBQ Relief; Christa Figgins – Oklahoma VOAD

1 Representative from National Members:  Racine Droz – Feeding America

1 Representative from Associate Members:  Caroline Hamilton – Week of Compassion

1 Representative from State/Territory VOADs: Vladimir Tamashiro – Team Rubicon

1 Funder/Partner: Erin Coryell – Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Board Chair (Ex-Officio Member): Rev. Dr. David Guadalupe EJ – Board Chair & Interim President & CEO.

    We recognize that change brings both challenges and opportunities, and we are confident that we will continue to evolve as a movement with purpose and unity. More updates will be shared in the weeks ahead. If you should have any questions, feel free to reach out to chair@nvoad.org.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and commitment to our shared mission.

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NVOAD has released the “State of Disaster Recovery: Expediting Assistance” report, the official summary of The National Convening on Disaster Recovery, co-hosted by National VOAD and United Way Worldwide, and generously sponsored by The UPS Foundation.  Held earlier this year, the Convening brought together disaster recovery leaders from across the country to discuss how we can reduce the timeline for assistance and strengthen long-term recovery. The report captures the collective insight and actionable commitments that emerged from these discussions that were centered on expediting help to survivors and supporting communities more effectively.  Key themes include:

• Understanding the Assistance Continuum and how local, state, and national partners align to serve survivors.
• Addressing gaps in recovery continuity to prevent survivors from falling through the cracks.
• Strategies to increase assistance and build local capacity, ensuring communities own and sustain their recovery.
• The importance of collaboration and system-level coordination across all sectors.

You can download and review the report here.

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s National VOAD Awards!

National Member of the Year: Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC)
State VOAD of the Year: Florida VOAD
Partner of the Year: Americorps
Innovative Program of the Year: Techos Pa’ Mi Gente
Spirit Award: Tracy Hadley, Mississippi VOAD
Volunteer of the Year: Ramona Rousseau-Reid, Pennsylvania VOAD
Leadership Award: Debra Boudreaux, Tzu Chi Foundation/Jim Kirk Presbyerian Disaster Assistance