The Committee Companion
Your head start on good governance
Checklists, frameworks and exemplars for not-for-profit committees and associations. 11 sections covering everything your committee needs to govern well.
Sound familiar?
Running a not-for-profit committee is rewarding work — but nobody hands you a manual when you take the role. Suddenly you’re responsible for governance, compliance, finances and meetings, often with no formal training and very little time. The Committee Companion is the resource that should have been there from day one.
What's inside
Eleven practical sections. Every one built around what real committees need.
| 01 | Constitutions | Know what your rules actually say — and what to do when they don't cover it |
| 02 | Compliance | Never miss a deadline, a return, or a legal obligation again |
| 03 | Committees | Build a committee that governs well and works well together |
| 04 | Meetings | Run meetings that are worth everyone's time |
| 05 | Finance | Understand the numbers and exercise proper financial oversight |
| 06 | Planning | Connect your committee's decisions to your organisation's future |
| 07 | Risk Management | Identify, assess and manage the risks that matter |
| 08 | Policies | Know which policies you need and what good ones look like |
| 09 | Members | Understand your obligations to the people your organisation serves |
| 10 | Volunteers | Recruit, support and retain the volunteers who make it all happen |
| 11 | Stakeholders | Manage relationships with the people and bodies that matter most |
Who is it for?
The Committee Companion is written for anyone who serves on a not-for-profit committee — whether you’re brand new to the role or have been around the table for years. If you’re a President, Secretary, Treasurer, or general committee member of a club, association, or community organisation, this is for you.
New committee members · Incoming office bearers · Established committees doing a governance refresh · Managers supporting volunteer boards · Anyone who’s ever wondered if they’re doing it right
Get your copy
Instant digital download. 11 sections, checklists, frameworks and exemplars — everything your committee needs to govern well, in one practical resource.
$180
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FAQs
What format is the Companion?
The Committee Companion is a PDF download. Designed to be read on screen or printed — whichever suits you best.
How do I get it after purchase?
You’ll receive an email immediately after purchase with a secure download link. No account required.
Is it specific to South Australia?
The governance principles apply to not-for-profit committees everywhere. Where legislation is referenced it reflects South Australian law, but the frameworks, checklists and exemplars are relevant wherever you are.
Can I share it with my Committee?
The Companion is sold as a single user licence. If your whole committee would benefit — and they will — we’d love them to grab their own copy.
What if I have a question after reading it?
Get in touch via the contact page. Kate is always happy to help.