Direct Relief’s Thomas Tighe Named to The NonProfit Times’ 2022 Power & Influence Top 50
The NonProfit Times has named Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe to its 2022 Power & Influence Top 50 list, the second year in a row Tighe has been included.
The list consists of leaders of many of the United States’ largest and most impactful non-profit organizations and foundations, from Chef José Andrés of World Central Kitchen to Philanthropist and Author Mackenzie Scott.
NPT referred to Tighe as “the epitome of Malcolm Gladwell’s connector from Tipping Point,” saying Tighe “makes everyone feel as if their work is game-changing, which involves Direct Relief in everything from solar hubs to healthcare to equity around the world.”
While Direct Relief has historically been focused primarily on securing and distributing donations of medicine and medical supplies, it has increasingly become a recipient of large financial grants, in turn distributing those grants to local non-profit healthcare providers serving under-resourced communities around the world. NPT’s citation highlighted this work, noting that Tighe is “putting $75 million from Mackenzie Scott into partnering, always spotlighting the network of nonprofits that are making change.”
“The honorees have distinguished themselves as initiators, innovators and leaders who can redirect and sometimes restrict vital nonprofits and their operations,” NPT said in introducing the list.
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When Cholera hit Somaliland, many patients were unable to access early interventions and rehydration treatments due to lack of resources and transportation. Without Direct Relief’s Cholera Kit, particularly IV fluids and oral rehydration salts, 50% of our patients could have died. Direct Relief’s timely response gave us the tools and encouragement we needed to fight the outbreak.
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Direct Relief ensures 100% of every donation goes directly to delivering aid, honoring donor intent with full transparency. By leveraging billions in in-kind medical donations, the organization amplifies each dollar’s impact, delivering more aid than cash alone could achieve.
“Donors appreciate that their money is used efficiently to deliver aid where it’s needed most,” says Dean Axelrod, VP of Partnerships in Philanthropy.
Direct Relief’s commitment to accountability and transparency builds trust, giving donors confidence that their contributions directly support critical programs and those in need.
Adds Dean Axelrod, VP of Partnerships in Philanthropy: “The dream is to never have to say no.”
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