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Marissa Nielsen

Philanthropic Advisor
Advertising & Public Relations
Class of 2010
Alma Mater:

http://arbor.edu

Independent Alum of the Day

Marissa is passionate about local philanthropy and the power of community foundations to be a positive change agent in their communities. “I enjoy engaging with compassionate people to assist in creating positive community change. Nothing is more rewarding than helping others achieve their philanthropic goals.”

Marissa holds a M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and a B.S. in Advertising and Public Relations from Spring Arbor University.

Currently, Marissa is a Philanthropic Advisor at the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF.) Prior to joining CICF, Marissa was the Interim Director of the Smithville Charitable Foundation and interned at the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation. Before making the move to Indiana from Michigan, Marissa’s previous professional experiences include serving as the Executive Director of the Homer Area Community Foundation and working with the Community Foundation Alliance of Calhoun County.


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