Corporate Board Membership
Based on board size. Begins at $3300: See Payment Calculation Worksheet
 Discounted dues for each member, plus custom benefits for the board!
We recognize and appreciate your entire board's commitment to excellence in corporate governance. Full boards that join NACD are entitled to receive benefits that are tailored to that board's particular needs, including custom in-boardroom education delivered by NACD at a significant discount, complimentary publications, and more. PLUS, each individual director receives all of the benefits of Individual Membership.
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Individual Membership $575
For individual corporate directors and executives on the board. Also for executives involved with corporate governance issues and for individual board advisors. (Note: Academics serving in full-time positions at an accredited educational institution are eligible to join at a reduced rate. Click Here for more information.)
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Associate Membership
$2500 plus option to add additional colleagues
Companies that support the needs of corporate boards with consulting, legal, audit, software, and other services will find Associate Membership valuable for: gaining corporate exposure to the NACD membership, staying abreast of the latest issues and trends, access to content, and collaborating with other governance experts. This category provides Individual Membership benefits for three executives of your firm, discounted memberships for additional colleagues, print and web visibility in multiple NACD venues and additional marketing opportunities.
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Directors Monthly
Complimentary Subscription to NACD's signature monthly publication. Directors Monthly will keep you abreast of current events in
all aspects of corporate governance. Feature articles and easy-to-digest Director Summaries address timely boardroom issues that can directly
affect your role as a corporate board member or advisor. Tap into the experiential knowledge of other successful corporate directors.
Review current trends and checklists. Learn valuable lessons from the case studies of other directors in similar situations and industries.
It's all in Directors Monthly! Click here for more information.
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Access to Directors Monthly Article Archives
Members can search and request hundreds of articles online free of charge. Log In to begin your search.
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NACD ExpresSource® Service
Members receive responses in 48 hours or less to questions on any Corporate Governance issue by mail, phone, or fax.
For more information regarding this valuable benefit, click here.
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Corporate Governance FAQ's
A quick-answer guide to the most frequently asked questions pertaining to corporate governance, plus specific content for private and non-profit boards.
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Complimentary electronic copy of Annual Director Compensation Report
Complimentary each year for members only! Provides benchmarking data by company size and industry.
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Membership in nationwide NACD Chapter System
Only NACD Members have access to all NACD's Chapters for education and networking - in 20 metro areas where you work, live and travel! Modest local programs fees may
apply. Click here for a Chapter near you.
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NACD Directors Registry™
The new and improved NACD Directors Registry™ is a value-added, professionally-managed, confidential way to match qualified candidates and boards! NACD’s 2007 Governance Survey indicates that boards are seeking new directors with specific skills and expertise. The Registry will tap NACD’s broad network to find them.
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Up to 60% off NACD Publications
Members get a discount up to 60% off on all NACD Publications, surveys, and reports. Featuring:
- Blue Ribbon Commission Reports
» Recommendations and leading practice examples in critical areas of board performance. Includes NACD's landmark Director Professionalism report.
- Directors Handbooks
» Practical publications providing templates that can be customized to your own board's needs in the areas of: board policy, board composition, governance committees, ethics and more.
- Public Governance Survey
» Benchmarking data on more than 100 governance issues, cross referenced by 24+ major industries.
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Discounted Rates on all Educational Programs
NACD Members receive significant discounts on all NACD Educational Series. Featuring:
- Board Leadership Seminars
» One-day, intensive programs designed for directors who have already taken Director Professionalism and/or
want a deep-dive on specific issues. Locations and topics vary.
- Annual Corporate Governance Conference
- Executive Programs
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Discounted Rates on D&O Policy Review Service
Members receive discounted rate on a review of their company's D&O policy by an independent consultant.
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Complimentary Blue Ribbon Commission Library
One complete, complimentary set is sent to the director of your choice at the time the board joins. Plus, each new yearly
report is added to your library free of charge. (A $1,400+ value)
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In-Boardroom Education Discounts
Discounts of $5,000 per day for Corporate Board Members only!
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NACD Custom Research
For NACD Corporate Board Members Only. NACD will conduct research customized by industry, company size, and board type on a myriad of governance practices. A per-day development fee applies.
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Preferred Status for all NACD Sponsorship/Marketing Opportunities
Associate Members receive first notice for all of our Sponsorship and Marketing opportunities; including our annual corporate governance conference.
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Listing in the NACD Professional Services Guide
Exclusive listing in the NACD Professional Services Guide.
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