CDP is an exciting new venture that will change the face of emergency-related grant-making, moving it from a reactive and emotion-driven response, to one focused on increasing the effectiveness of the private donors dollar for the good of affected communities worldwide. By providing donors with the tools they need to make decisions to support disaster preparedness, relief and recovery, CDP will bring more private philanthropic money to disaster response efforts and channel those funds in an innovative and strategic manner. CDP will offer three distinct services to donors: 1) a website and interactive portal; 2) a pooled funding mechanism with a unique preparedness, risk reduction and recovery focus; and 3) custom advisory services.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Centers Board of Governors, the CEO will bring leadership to the Center with responsibility for the overall performance of the organization. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader, charged with managing both the internal and external face of the organization and leading the organization from its current silent phase, into a public launch.

The CEO will supervise an initial staff of three and will be responsible for a launch budget of approximately $500,000. A significant portion of the CEOs responsibility will be in launching the Center, ensuring its fiscal stability, growing the Board of Governors, and developing strategic partnerships globally.

Leadership, Management and Oversight
Lead the organization through a successful public launch
Provide the vision for future organizational growth and success
Manage and oversee all program development and execution
Serve as the key liaison between the Board of Governors and Center staff
Maintain financial oversight and monitoring " including revenue generation and monitoring of expenditures
Develop strategic cross-sector partnerships with philanthropic networks, the business community, domestic government agencies, international multilateral organizations, academic institutions, the media, and domestic and international nongovernmental organizations
Develop and manage metrics to measure the impact and performance of the Center
Oversee all marketing and communications efforts
Develop a thriving revenue generation program with a broad emphasis on strategic partnerships, fee-for-service opportunities, and traditional fundraising efforts.


Characteristics
An exceptional and charismatic leader who has the ability to move an idea into reality
A passion for both philanthropy and the power of the private donor, as well as a deep understanding of domestic and international disaster management and the myriad of elements and factors that influence a successful recovery
Experience and demonstrated dedication to working for a mission-driven organization
Fifteen to twenty years experience managing and leading complex organizations, overseeing and delegating to others, and driving a team to excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to forge strong relationships at the individual and institutional level
Demonstrated experience building strategic partnerships that cross the philanthropic, business, academic, NGO, and government communities
Able to develop policies, procedures, and systems necessary for a start-up venture.
A demonstrated track record of success in entrepreneurial or start-up ventures
A team player with the ability to engender trust and confidence both internally and externally
Sense of humor.


Qualified candidates should send resume to: regine.webster@disasterphilanthropy.org