About Us
O U R P H I L O S O P H Y
Greater Impact is where financial expertise meets humanity.
Small businesses and nonprofits are the backbone of our communities — and we’re committed to helping them thrive.
O U R P H I L O S O P H Y
Strong financial management isn’t just a back-office function; it’s what allows organizations to live their purpose, advance their mission, and expand their impact.
We walk alongside you on that journey, offering the skills, tools, and steady support you need to serve more people and focus on the work that matters — without getting lost in the details.
O U R A P P R O A C H
We begin every engagement through an educational lens, helping leaders and teams build confidence, fluency, and shared understanding around their finances.
From there, we bring a creative and strategic perspective to designing customized systems and solutions that strengthen your operations and position your organization for what’s next.
M E E T O U R F O U N D E R
“Anyone who knows me knows how deeply I believe in collaboration — it’s where the most meaningful work truly happens.
That belief is at the heart of Greater Impact. I launched this firm to support CEOs, business owners, social entrepreneurs, and their teams in strengthening their financial foundations so they can expand their reach and deepen their impact in the world.”
A L I S S A N O V O S E L I C K , M B A
F O U N D E R / P R I N C I P A L
With twenty years of experience as a nonprofit executive, consultant, and educator, I am passionate about helping organizations and small businesses build healthy strategies and practices that return value many times over.
While our expertise is rooted in finance and operations, what truly sets us apart is the educational lens and governance principles woven into every aspect of our work. We don’t just solve problems — we build understanding, capacity, and confidence.
My career began in the classroom, teaching high school students in both a Michigan city and a rural Arizona town. Those early experiences revealed stark differences in how schools were funded and operated, especially in low-socioeconomic communities, and ignited my interest in the systems that shape opportunity. That curiosity led me to pursue an MBA with classwork that heavily favored public school, government, and nonprofit finance.
After graduate school, my summers took me to the New River Gorge in West Virginia, where I volunteered with a recidivism reduction program, rebuilt accounting systems, and helped develop fundraising strategies. Consulting with a domestic violence and sexual assault prevention organization soon followed — the moment I realized I had found the intersection of skill and purpose.
Rural Appalachia welcomed me, and I grew as a leader there. I became Director of Development for Carnegie Hall, a regional cultural center, and at age 29, I was invited to lead the Tamarack Foundation for the Arts, also being appointed by the governor to the Broadband Enhancement Council. These roles deepened my understanding of financial determinants, multi-stakeholder strategy, and navigating organizational change across diverse communities.
In 2016, I returned home to Michigan to serve as Executive Director of Living Arts, a Detroit-based arts education nonprofit reaching more than 3,000 youth annually with 40 professional teaching artists. Over four years, our team strengthened financial position and strategy, expanded programs, and deepened impact — work that contributed to Living Arts being named Crain’s 2019 Best Managed Nonprofit.
Today, I serve as the Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) of The Empowerment Plan, a globally recognized workforce development and social enterprise organization. I oversee finance, operations, and strategic planning, guiding the organization through financial expansion, investment growth, and cross-functional leadership development — all in service to our mission of ending generational homelessness through employment.
Alongside this role, I consult through Greater Impact, where I support mission-driven organizations in financial turnarounds, multi-year budgeting, operational redesign, and capacity building for teams and boards. I am also proud to volunteer as the Supervisory Chairman of Community Financial Credit Union, a $1.5 billion institution, where I oversee audit, risk, and governance functions.
Across all of my work, my philosophy remains constant:
Money can be a mechanism for healing, joy, and change — and all people and communities deserve access to the financial tools that support their visions for the future.
My leadership is grounded in collaboration, trust, strong operational practice, and the belief that mission success is fueled by financial resilience.
I would love to connect if you share a passion for social enterprise, equitable financial systems, or building stronger organizations.
W H A T P E O P L E A R E S A Y I N G
‘‘Greater Impact stepped in to help our small non-profit at a crisis spot in our history. They helped me gain a better grasp of the organization's finances at a time when I knew very little about financial management. We had lots of questions and they did everything from saying "That's normal," to helping us find ways to better analyze our systems and data. Conversations helped us see what could move forward in new and healthier ways. Now — nine months later — we have not only moved out of crisis and maintenance mode, but we have found ourselves with room to dream. Greater Impact's guidance and knowledge was a big part of that story.’’
— ANG ADAMIAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARTS + SCRAPS
W H A T P E O P L E A R E S A Y I N G
“I couldn't be more enthusiastic about recommending Greater Impact for any job. They are diligent and efficient, with strong communication skills. Their stellar pedigree, professionalism and warmth make them someone who you'd definitely want on your team.”
— PING HO, OWNER, THE ROYCE DETROIT
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