Senior Vice President, Disaster Response and Resilience

GOOD360 • Alexandria, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Good360 is Closing the Need Gap to Open Opportunity for All Join a fast-growing organization with a strong culture and powerful mission! As the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, Good360 partners with more than 400 socially responsible companies to source highly needed donated goods and distribute them through our network of more than 100,000 diverse nonprofits that support people in need. Good360 is the link between organizations with so much to give and communities in critical need, closing that gap and opening new opportunities for all. Since 1983, Good360 has distributed more than $18 billion in needed goods, including more than $3 billion in goods in 2025 alone. Good360 has been named the #2 charity on the Forbes list of America’s Top 100 Charities for 2023 and 2024 and has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating. The organization has also been recognized as both a top workplace in the Washington, DC metro area (by the Washington Post) and as a top nonprofit to work for in the United States (by NonProfit Times). Position Summary As disasters increase in frequency, scale, and complexity, Good360 has a unique opportunity to expand its leadership and impact in disaster response and recovery. By mobilizing corporate product donations and financial resources to support nonprofit partners, Good360 plays a critical role in connecting the private sector with organizations serving communities affected by disasters. To strengthen and scale this work, Good360 is establishing a Senior Vice President of Disaster Response & Resilience, a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and leading the organization’s disaster strategy across the full disaster lifecycle—from preparedness and response to long-term recovery. This leader will help ensure greater alignment between programmatic priorities, resource development, and operational execution while guiding the continued growth of Good360’s disaster portfolio. The SVP will oversee strategy and execution for disaster response and recovery initiatives, deepen partnerships across nonprofit networks and the broader disaster response ecosystem, and ensure resources are deployed quickly and effectively to communities in need. The role will also elevate Good360’s presence in national disaster conversations, representing the organization in media engagements, sector convenings, and high-profile partnerships. Working closely with leaders across corporate development, operations, marketing, and nonprofit engagement, the SVP will help position Good360 as a strategic leader in disaster philanthropy while expanding the reach, coordination, and long-term impact of its disaster response and recovery efforts.

Requirements

• 15+ years of leadership experience in disaster response, humanitarian assistance, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, or related fields, including at least 10 years leading complex domestic and international programs.
• Proven ability to design and implement strategic initiatives that scale organizational impact and strengthen sector leadership.
• Strong network within the disaster response, nonprofit, or humanitarian sector, with demonstrated ability to build partnerships across nonprofit, corporate, and philanthropic sectors.
• Experience as a media spokesperson or public-facing representative of an organization, with media training and comfort engaging across broadcast, print, and digital platforms.
• Financial management experience, including oversight of multi-million-dollar budgets and large-scale initiatives.
• At least 7 years of grant development and management experience, including workplan design, activity management, and report writing.
• Skilled at leading and aligning teams around shared priorities, establishing clear roles and accountability, and strengthening coordination to scale programming consistently and effectively.
• Exceptional leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills, including experience representing organizations in public forums, conferences, or policy discussions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including deployment during emergencies and disaster events.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership Across the Disaster Lifecycle Establish and lead the strategic vision and direction for Good360’s disaster response portfolio.
• Guide the organization’s approach across the disaster lifecycle, including preparedness, response, and long-term recovery.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and scale Good360’s disaster model domestically and internationally.
• Analyze emerging disaster trends and develop strategies to ensure Good360 remains responsive, innovative, and impactful.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on disaster-related strategy, partnerships, and response priorities.
• Help shape Good360’s international disaster response strategy and identify opportunities to responsibly scale global impact.
• Build relationships with international partners and organizations to strengthen disaster response and recovery efforts beyond the U.S.
• Emergency Leadership and Deployment Serve as a senior leader during disaster activations, guiding strategic response efforts and organizational priorities.
• Deploy to disaster-affected areas when necessary to support coordination, partner engagement, and program oversight.
• Ensure that Good360’s response efforts are timely, coordinated, and aligned with community needs.
• Partnership Development and Nonprofit Network Engagement Serve as a primary liaison with nonprofit disaster response and recovery networks, coalitions, and state and national-level disaster response agencies.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, corporate donors, foundations, and philanthropic partners to ensure effective resource distribution and community impact.
• Engage in national and state-level disaster response discussions to strengthen collaboration across the sector.
• Team Leadership and Program Oversight Provide senior leadership to the disaster response team.
• Ensure effective implementation of disaster programs, resource deployment, and grantmaking strategies.
• Maintain accountability for the successful execution and impact of disaster response and recovery initiatives, including grants.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on mission delivery and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with corporate development and fundraising teams to align disaster strategy with strategic fundraising opportunities and support the development of pilot programs.
• Collaborate across departments—including nonprofit engagement, operations, finance, compliance, and marketing—to ensure coordinated disaster response efforts.
• Oversee the disaster response budget, ensuring strategic and effective allocation of financial and in-kind resources, monitoring financial performance, and identifying opportunities to optimize program efficiency and maximize impact.
• Thought Leadership, Media, and Organizational Representation Serve as the primary public spokesperson and media-trained face of Good360’s disaster response efforts, engaging confidently across broadcast, print, digital, and social media platforms.
• Represent Good360 at national and international disaster response convenings, conferences, and sector forums.
• Contribute to thought leadership through speaking engagements, publications, op-eds, and sector collaborations.
• Elevate Good360’s role and visibility as a leader in disaster philanthropy and nonprofit resource distribution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage programs
• Employer paid Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
• 403B plan with matching
• Additional supplemental benefits include – FSA Plans, Accident Insurance, and supplement Life/AD&D coverage.
• Generous and flexible paid time off policy
• Volunteer time off policy.
• Hybrid work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed