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Kari's Confessions

Mar 29, 2026

What if your budget wasn’t just about balancing numbers—but about building your mission?

In this episode of Kari’s Confessions, Kari Anderson shares a powerful shift from traditional budgeting to mission-driven budgeting. After 25+ years in nonprofit leadership, Kari reveals why “no money, no mission” is more...


Mar 22, 2026

Holding your board accountable shouldn’t feel like lighting a match in a board meeting. 🔥

In this episode of Kari’s Confessions, Kari Anderson shares a no-drama approach to board accountability that strengthens governance without creating conflict. If you’ve ever tried to “hold the board accountable” and...


Mar 15, 2026

Are your board and staff stepping on each other’s toes—even with the best intentions?

In this episode of Kari’s Confessions, Kari Anderson unpacks one of the most common (and costly) challenges in nonprofit leadership: board and staff confusion. When decision-making isn’t clear, even mission-driven teams can...


Mar 8, 2026

Is your board supportive, but stuck when it comes to fundraising? You’re not alone. In this episode of Kari’s Confessions, Kari Anderson shares a practical, proven 30-day board fundraising sprint designed to activate board directors without guilt, pressure, or awkward “go get money” moments.

With 25+ years in...


Mar 1, 2026

New to nonprofit leadership and already feeling board tension? You’re not alone, and it’s not a personality problem. It’s a clarity problem.

In this episode of Kari’s Confessions, Kari Anderson breaks down one of the most common challenges facing nonprofit CEOs and executive directors: board roles and...