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Alissa Novoselick
VP, Finance + Operations, Empowerment Plan - Founder + Principal, Greater Impact - Adjunct Professor, Wayne State University - Board Treasurer, DesignConnect
Alissa Novoselick is an experienced nonprofit executive, consultant, and educator who is the Founder and Principal of Greater Impact, a consulting firm she launched in 2021.3 With over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Alissa specializes in helping organizations develop healthy strategies and practices, with a focus on finance and operations.1
Some key points about Alissa Novoselick:
Professional Experience
- Currently serves as the CFOO (Chief Financial and Operating Officer) at Empowerment Plan5
- Founder and Principal of Greater Impact LLC, a consulting firm she started in 20213
- Previously served as Executive Director of Living Arts in Detroit from 2016 to 202026
- Has held leadership roles at other nonprofits like Tamarack Foundation for the Arts4
Areas of Expertise
- Nonprofit finance and operations
- Organizational culture development
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Coaching and mentorship for nonprofit leaders
Academic and Teaching
Approach and Philosophy
Alissa is known for her unique perspective as a modern CFO who prioritizes building strong organizational cultures. She believes in creating participatory finance departments and integrating educational values and governance principles into her work.1 Her approach focuses on co-creation and fostering a financially savvy culture within organizations.
Community Involvement
- Serves as Treasurer for Design Connect Detroit5
- Known for her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in nonprofit work2
Alissa Novoselick's work through Greater Impact aims to provide genuine, trustworthy, and loyal collaboration to nonprofit organizations and small businesses, helping them develop strong financial backbones to support their important programs and interventions.1