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Practical governance for volunteer committees and not-for-profit organisations. Hosted by governance consultants Kate Hartwig and Kate McPhee, each episode tackles one topic — clearly, honestly, and without the jargon. Short enough to finish before your coffee goes cold.

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The papers went out two hours before the meeting. Nobody's read them. The treasurer is explaining the budget while everyone scrolls their phone. And then there's Dave. Dave hasn't read anything, has very strong opinions, and is not afraid to share th... more

It's 1789. The committee has been in power for generations. No succession plan. No performance review. Louis XVI has been in the top job since he was 19. The membership hasn't been consulted on anything. The budget is a disaster. And when the members... more

Biased minutes. A chair ignoring a committee decision he disagrees with. A treasurer who resigned with no notice and took everything with them. A president who's been in the job for eleven years and nothing ever changes. Real questions from real comm... more

One subcommittee signs a two-year venue contract nobody authorised. Another finds the perfect venue, waits for committee sign-off, and loses it while they're waiting. Both end badly. Both have the same cause: nobody wrote down who was actually allowe... more

Seven people trying to run every aspect of their organisation by themselves. Three-hour meetings. The same three people doing all the actual work. Burnout setting in. And meanwhile a significant chunk of the membership — talented, interested, willing... more

You've just been elected to the committee. Someone slides a 100-page manual across the table and says, read through this when you get a chance. Three months later you're still not sure what your role is, who does what, or why half the things you're v... more

A $14,362 line item in miscellaneous expenses. Budget was $2,000. No explanation. Two committee members noticed it. Nobody said a word. The reports were approved and the meeting moved on. Six months later, the organisation discovered where the money ... more

It's AGM night. Four usual suspects nominate each other. A hand shoots up from someone nobody's seen in two years. Another from the member who's complained loudly at every event for the past twelve months. Seven people are declared elected to stilted... more

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Kate Hartwig
Host of governance-focused discussions, with emphasis on practical, jargon-free guidance for small to mid-size nonprofits.
Kate McPhee
Co-host specializing in governance, delegation, and organizational effectiveness for volunteer groups.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Two Kate’s better than one

    Looking forward to this podcast. So needed to help committees improve all the things.

    Wish I had this years ago!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @jaihy1969
    Australia2 months ago
  • Practical Accessible Support for Committees

    These ladies know their stuff and present it in easily digestible bite sized chunks. Want an overview or just an answer to a specific problem? Looks like this will be a good thing to keep an eye on. Signed a frustrated committee member!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CAA1960
    Australia2 months ago
  • A breath of fresh air

    Can’t wait to hear more from the Kates ❤️Its a wonderful delivery of the important basic truths about committees that makes this podcast a life saver .Thank you 🙏🏽and what a delightful way to gain the necessary knowledge and understanding from these experts 💃🏼These experienced and talented women who have created the perfect blend of passion and wisdom and made it an absolutely pleasant and empowering success .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jayjoni
    Australia2 months ago

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Practical Accessible Support for Committees—bite-sized, easily digestible, with actionable tips.
A breath of fresh air—delivers important truths about committees with passion and wisdom.
Two Kate's better than one—clear, practical governance guidance.

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Your Questions Answered
Q: How should we handle a secretary who records minutes via AI but may manipulate the minutes?
Use AI as a starting point, but actively edit and verify the minutes to ensure they accurately reflect discussions and decisions; involve other committee members in reviewing the minutes to prevent distortion.
Your Questions Answered
Q: What happens if the chairperson hasn't acted on a passed motion?
The episode explains that once a motion is passed, it becomes the committee's decision and must be acted upon; the chair cannot override it, and if issues persist, the executive or deputy chair should intervene to enforce the decision.

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Practical governance guidance for volunteer committees and not-for-profit groups, with a clear, jargon-free approach. Episodes focus on delegation, role clarity, subcommittees, meeting efficiency, and governance fundamentals for small-to-medium organizations. The hosts share real-world templates, checklists, and actionable steps, plus examples that help committees avoid burnout, stay compliant, and run more smoothly. A standout throughline is turning governance into doable, day-to-day processes rather than abstract theory, making it valuable for anyone involved in volunteer governance or nonprofit operations.

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