Why Boards Join NACD

Lead With Confidence

NACD helps directors anticipate opportunities and risks. We provide them with insight and best practices from recognized experts. We make sure they know what's happening now and what might happen next.

Boards join us because NACD provides practical resources that help directors:

Increase strategic awareness

• Early warnings about emerging issues and disruptors
• Benchmarks on emerging governance trends
• Lessons learned from fellow directors
• Access to and commentary from authoritative experts

Enhance continuous board improvement

• Corporate governance standards
• Recommended priorities and proven practices
• Guiding principles for addressing critical boardroom issues
• Insights from the leading minds in governance

Operate as a highly effective team

• Continuing education programs
• Committee-specific resources
• Board evaluations and skills assessments
• Board composition and succession planning
• Tools, templates, sample agendas, and calendars