Delesa Morris

Delesa Morris, MS, CFRE is the Interim President of the Tidewell Foundation. She is responsible for providing leadership and management of Tidewell Foundation’s philanthropic and earned revenue services including the Tidewell Treasures Resale Shops. Delisa joined Empath in July 2022 bringing over 20 of experience in philanthropy, community relations, strategic planning, communication and non-profit management. Previously she was Executive Director of Philanthropy for the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System, Assistant Vice President at Palm Beach Atlantic University and Director of Development, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati. Delesa received her Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida.