Evaluating the success of the organization in reaching its goals.Overseeing the complete operation of an organization in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plans.Formulating and implementing the strategic plan that guides the direction of the business or organization.Soliciting advice and guidance, when appropriate, from a Board of Directors.Leading the development and implementation of the overall organization's strategy.Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization's vision, mission, and overall direction.Before entering the philanthropy profession, Gurwitch practiced law in San Francisco and Chicago, specializing in commercial real estate and financial transactions.ĭelivering Good Raises Over $1.3 Million at Annual Gala Earlier she spent 18 years in various roles at the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties. Prior to joining Delivering Good, Gurwitch was senior vice president for Institutional Advancement and External Relations at World Learning. We have been blessed to have Lisa as our CEO and wish her all the best in her new role.” We could not have grown to where we are today without her leadership. Lisa’s ability to forge long-term, meaningful relationships with our donors, board members and all of our stakeholders is truly remarkable, as is her ability to build a great team. As our CEO, Lisa has helped us evolve to become one of the largest not-for-profits in the New York metropolitan area and one of the top 100 charities in the United States. and Fashion Delivers and seamlessly merged both charities into what is now Delivering Good. I think people began to see the world through some kinder lenses, and the lenses made people realize there were a lot of communities that were really hurting and there might be a better way to give back.” She noted that Gurwitch is leaving Delivering Good “in a very different place than when she joined seven years ago.”Īllan Ellinger, former chairman of Delivering Good and senior managing partner of MMG Advisors, said: “Lisa joined our organization in 2015 immediately following the merger of K.I.D.S. The pandemic opened up a lot of opportunity and opened up a lot of heart, as well. Weiss told WWD: “It’s been a remarkable couple of years we’ve been experiencing with Delivering Good. I like to think I helped us grow our impact and build a solid foundation for the future,” said Gurwitch, who is joining JDC, which began in 1914 and supports Jewish humanitarian purposes around the world. We have a phenomenal board of directors and team and we’ve been able to help millions of people. “I feel really proud of the work and the impact that we’ve had over the past seven years. and an in-kind donation worth $300,000 from technology leader SAP to help Delivering Good build its product distribution platform. The national nonprofit also saw a record year for foundation and organization grants in 2021, including a $400,000 grant from Islamic Relief USA to help Afghan refugees resettle in the U.S. We wish her much success and welcome our respected former colleague Gary Simmons back as our interim CEO.”ĭelivering Good said product donations made through the organization totaled nearly $500 million over the last two years, including approximately $200 million in 2021 and a record-breaking $289 million in 2020. Her tenure was marked by significant achievements in terms of diversification of our board, new community partnerships, technology improvements and more. “We exceeded all of our organizational projections in 2021, following a record year in 2020, and we are extremely grateful for Lisa’s leadership not only over the past two years, but since she joined Delivering Good. “In 2021, the ongoing pandemic, humanitarian crises and numerous extreme weather rents impacted children, adults and families across the world, and we are honored to have been able to bring together donors and our partner network this past year to help distribute nearly $200 million worth of new goods to people in need,” said Andrea Weiss, chairperson of Delivering Good. He was previously CEO of Gerber Childrenswear and chair of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. He also chaired the board of Kids in Distressed Situations, one of the predecessors to Delivering Good. Simmons earlier served on the board of Delivering Good for more than 20 years, including more than four years as co-chair. Backstage at Alexandre Vauthier Couture Spring 2022
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