Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Patty McIlreavy serves as the President & CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy since March 2020, focusing on enhancing community resilience to disasters. Under Patty's leadership, the organization has experienced record-breaking fundraising success and significant growth. Additionally, Patty is an official member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service, teaching a course on humanitarian action. Previous roles include Vice President of Humanitarian Policy and Practice at InterAction, where Patty led humanitarian efforts, and consulting for major organizations such as the International Federation of the Red Cross and the UNHCR. Patty's background includes extensive leadership positions in humanitarian operations across multiple countries with the International Rescue Committee and a foundational education in international relations and political science from prestigious institutions.
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Center for Disaster Philanthropy
CDP’s mission is to leverage the power of philanthropy to mobilize a full range of resources that strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur. With an emphasis on recovery and disaster risk reduction, CDP aims to: • Increase the effectiveness of contributions given to disasters • Bring greater attention to the life cycle of disasters, from preparedness and planning, to relief, to rebuilding and recovery efforts • Provide timely and relevant advice from experts with deep knowledge of disaster philanthropy • Conduct due diligence so donors can give with confidence • Create plans for informed giving for individuals, corporations and foundations