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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The NATIONAL VOAD CONFERENCE will be held, May 19-22, 2025, in Louisville, KY. Don’t delay on submitting your proposal – you know the one you’ve been brainstorming or considering since last conference? The deadline to submit your proposal is Monday, December 9, 2024 – SUBMIT TODAY! If you have any questions regarding the request for proposals or the selection process, please contact the National VOAD Conference Office at conference@nvoad.org. Click here for all the details.
| 2025 Hotel Booking Is Now Open!! You can now book your room at The Galt House in downtown Louisville, Kentucky where all conference programming will take place. To guarantee the rate of $199/night, bookings must be made through this link. Rates above do not include applicable taxes. The above rates are on a first-come, first-served basis through April 23, 2025. |
The National VOAD Board of Directors invites all National Members, State/Territorial VOADs, and Partners to submit nominations for the National VOAD Awards. The awards recognize organizational and individual excellence and contributions that reflect “the best of the best” in service and support within the entire VOAD movement. Award nominations are due April 7th.
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2024 NATIONAL VOAD CONFERENCE AND BOARD UPDATE
Click here to watch National VOAD Members and Partners discuss what the 2024 National VOAD Conference theme “United in Service” means to them, and the future of the VOAD Movement.
| NATIONAL VOAD AWARDS |
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| Congratulations to the winners of this year’s National VOAD Awards! National VOAD would also like to extend our gratitude to all of our members, partners, and volunteers who, together, make the VOAD Movement a reality. Thank you to everyone who made a nomination this year, we appreciate the insight that you provided into the nominees and all of their hard work. |
| National Member of the Year: New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) State VOAD of the Year: Hawaii VOAD Partner of the Year: Walmart Innovative Program of the Year: Maryland VOAD / Eastern Shore Long Term Recovery Committee Spirit Award: Victor Leonardi, Hawaii VOAD Volunteer of the Year: Diane Reece, Hawaii VOAD Leadership Award: Jenny Gannaway, West Virginia VOAD |
| National VOAD Board of Directors Listed below are the 2024-2025 National VOAD Board of Directors! We look forward to working together with the Board, Members and Partners! Officers Chair: David Guadalupe – Puerto Rico VOAD Committees: Executive (Chair) Vice-Chair: Ian Anderson – Colorado VOAD Committees: Audit, Executive, Governance, Membership, Conference (Chair) Board Liaison: Advocacy, Migration, Displacement and Refugee Secretary: Katie Oldaker – Catholic Charities USA Committees: Executive, Finance, National Conference Board Liaison: International Treasurer: Kevin King – Mennonite Disaster Service Committees: Executive, Finance (Chair) Board Liaison: Housing Asst. Treasurer: Kevin Ellers – The Salvation Army Committees: Executive, Finance, Nominating Board Liaison: Emotional & Spiritual Care |
| Ex-Officio Colt Hagmaier – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) April Wood – President & CEO, National VOAD |