When was the last time your nonprofit truly hit the reset button

Not the "we survived another year" kind - but a real pause to assess what's working, what's not, and what's quietly holding your organization back.

In this episode of Kari's Confessions: A Nonprofit Exec Tells All, Kari Anderson breaks down yearly organizational audits as a practical, empowering leadership tool - not a compliance exercise. Drawing on 25+ years in nonprofit leadership, Kari reframes the internal audit as an annual health checkup for your organization's systems, people, and decision-making structures.

You'll learn why nonprofits don't fail from lack of passion - but from nonprofit systems drifting out of alignment with mission - and how a well-designed audit can restore clarity and momentum. Kari explains the critical difference between external audits and internal organizational audits, how to right-size scope, and how to align your audit with your strategic plan for real impact.

This conversation also explores:

• How internal audits uncover patterns leaders are often too close to see

• Why collaboration (staff, risk experts, and external consultants) matters

• How strong audit programs improve organizational effectiveness, reduce risk, and free teams for mission-critical work

If you're a nonprofit executive, board member, or senior leader ready to stop putting out fires and start building fireproof systems, this episode offers a clear path forward.

👉 Subscribe for more practical nonprofit leadership insights
👉 Share this episode with a colleague or board member
👉 Follow Incite! Consulting for tools, strategies, and real-world guidance

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your team or board! For more nonprofit leadership strategies, hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

🎧 Available wherever you stream your favorite podcasts.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Let's stay connected:

🌐 Website: https://inciteconsultinggroup.com
📬 Email: kari@inciteconsultinggroup.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kariraeanderson/
📞 Book a Chat: http://bit.ly/workingwithkari