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Delivering Good Announces New Director of Marketing & Communications

Perri Holt will lead all marketing initiatives, communications and public relations for Delivering Good, the national nonprofit that provides people impacted by poverty and tragedy with new merchandise donated by retailers and manufacturers.

Delivering Good Announces New Director of Marketing & Communications

NEW YORK, November 23, 2020 – Delivering Good, a 501(c)(3) organization that supports people affected by poverty and tragedy through new merchandise donations from retailers and manufacturers, is pleased to announce the hiring of Perri Holt as Director of Marketing & Communications. In this role, Holt will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives, communications and public relations for the organization. She will be based in New York City and report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Lisa Gurwitch.

“As Delivering Good enters its 36th year of impact, we are fortunate to have Perri Holt lead our marketing and communications efforts. Her expertise in branding and corporate social responsibility will enable us to increase awareness and expand the involvement of consumers, foundations and companies from all industries in our vision of a more equitable world,” said Lisa Gurwitch.


Holt comes to Delivering Good with over ten years of marketing experience in the media industry. Most recently, she worked as Director of Creative Operations for Nickelodeon where she led the planning and development of corporate, prosocial and consumer marketing initiatives. Prior to Nickelodeon, she was Director of Brand Marketing & Project Management at TV Land and Paramount Network (ViacomCBS) where she was responsible for the strategy and execution of consumer marketing campaigns, events and brand partnerships to promote series across both networks. Before joining ViacomCBS, she managed B2B marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships at The Wall Street Journal.

“I am thrilled to have joined the Delivering Good team. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated disparities in our society, making the Delivering Good mission of bringing hope and dignity to at-risk children, families and individuals more relevant than ever,” said Perri Holt. “I look forward to using my skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution to this vital organization and the communities it serves.”

All future marketing and media inquiries may be directed to Perri Holt at perri@delivering-good.org.

About Delivering Good:
Delivering Good is a national nonprofit organization that provides people impacted by poverty and tragedy with new merchandise donated by retailers and manufacturers. Since 1985, Delivering Good has distributed over $2 billion of new clothing, home goods, toys, furniture, books and other consumer products through its network of more than 800 community partners, offering hope, dignity and self-esteem to at-risk children, families and individuals. By uniting retailers, manufacturers, foundations and individuals, Delivering Good strives to help create a more equitable world where children, adults and families facing economic, medical, social and environmental challenges have useful items needed to overcome adversity and achieve their full potential.
For more information about Delivering Good, please visit delivering-good.org or follow @DeliveringGood on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

https://www.delivering-good.org/

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