About the National Association for Corporate Directors

Founded in 1977, NACD is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated exclusively to serving the corporate governance needs of corporate boards and individual board members. NACD's 17,500 members and customers represent companies ranging from Fortune 100 public companies to small, over-the-counter, closely held, and private firms.

NACD promotes high professional board standards, creates forums for peer interaction, enhances director effectiveness, communicates and monitors the policy interests of directors, conducts benchmarking research, and educates boards and directors concerning traditional and cutting-edge issues.

NACD accepts both individual and full board membership. Associate membership is available to professional services organizations -- such as legal practices, audit firms and compensation consultants -- who provide essential board guidance and advisory services. To join, click here.

Membership benefits include: continuing director education, benchmarking research in numerous board and committee practices, thought leadership publications, practical handbooks for committees and boards, 24/7 ExpresSource information hotline, director search services, and other key resources for directors and boards.

With almost three decades of corporate governance research and experience to draw from, NACD provides a seasoned, authoritative voice on corporate governance policy and practice. NACD also is a vital forum for peer interaction and exchange of best board practices.

Look to the NACD as your first choice in board leadership expertise. Join NACD.

NACD's Founding Principles:

The National Association of Corporate Directors shall:

• promote high professional standards for board and director conduct, practice, and performance


• provide opportunities for directors to develop their effectiveness as board members


• provide guidance to boards in realizing their full potential


• communicate with the media, educators, investors, corporations, business leaders, and directors where needed to improve understanding of board and director issues


• communicate the policy interests of boards and directors in select legislative and regulatory arenas


• conduct research to help boards and board members benchmark their practices, policies and effectiveness.


• cooperate with international organizations to promote high governance standards both nationally and abroad.