NACD North Texas

What NACD North Texas does

NACD North Texas is a regional chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), a 501(c)(3)/501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1977 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The chapter, based in Dallas, Texas with six employees, serves the local director community through membership-based engagement, peer-to-peer learning events, and governance programming. It operates as part of a national network of 20+ regional chapters connecting 23,000+ directors across 1,750+ boards.

The broader NACD organization provides a comprehensive governance education and certification platform. Core products include the NACD Directorship Certification (NACD.DC), the premier US-based director credential with 2,100+ certified holders, and the Director Professionalism foundation course, which is a self-paced, 10-module e-learning program. Supporting offerings include the NACD Board Leadership Fellowship, CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight, Effective AI Oversight Certificate, Board Advisory Services, and an AI Governance Education portfolio. Content is delivered through Directorship Magazine (quarterly digital publication), Blue Ribbon Commission Reports, webinars, virtual events, and the annual NACD Directors Summit. The underlying technology is a managed membership platform with e-learning modules, digital certification portals, and certification testing delivered through Pearson VUE.

NACD monetizes across multiple recurring and one-time revenue streams. Corporate Memberships are offered in three tiers (Signature, Plus, Premier) and provide multi-seat access to NACD's research, education, and peer network. Individual Memberships provide single-user access to governance resources and events, while Board Readiness offers on-demand courses for aspiring directors. Certification exam packages are priced at $3,995, with a bundled new-member package at $5,600, and the Director Professionalism course is priced at $995–$3,995 depending on membership status. Customer segments include Corporate Boards (primary), Individual Directors (primary), and Aspiring Directors (secondary), serving public, private, family-owned, nonprofit, and startup board contexts.

Name

NACD North Texas

Legal name

National Association of Corporate Directors

Website

https://northtexas.nacdonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NACD North Texas is a regional chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors, serving corporate directors in the North Texas area through membership-based governance education, peer events, certification programs, and board advisory services.

Ownership category

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Product category

Corporate Governance Education and Professional Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACADAA

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Corporate Event & Meeting Services

Keywords

• Corporate governance education
• Director certification programs
• Board advisory services
• Governance membership organization
• Director professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership: Multi-seat memberships providing full board access to NACD research, education, certification programs, and peer network. Three tiers available: Corporate Signature, Corporate Plus, and Corporate Premier Memberships.
2. Individual Membership: Single-user membership for active directors managing their own development with flexible access to governance resources, events, and peer network.
3. Board Readiness Programs: On-demand courses for executives pursuing their first board seat, including Director Professionalism. Available without membership.
4. NACD Directorship Certification: Certification exam package including foundation course and exam. Exam package: $3,995. New NACD Individual Member Bundle: $5,600 including membership, course, and exam.
5. Director Professionalism Course: Self-paced e-learning course: Corporate Members $995, Individual Members $2,995, Nonmembers $3,995. Earns 15 NACD credits toward certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NACD North Texas is a regional chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), providing corporate governance education, director certification, and peer networking programs for the North Texas director community. The chapter delivers NACD's national portfolio of membership tiers, certification programs (including NACD Directorship Certification NACD.DC), governance training courses, board advisory services, and live chapter events.

Product overview

NACD North Texas is a regional chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors, a nonprofit membership organization serving corporate directors across the US since 1977. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of governance education and professional development products organized around three membership tiers (Corporate Membership with Signature/Plus/Premier tiers, Individual Membership, and Board Readiness) along with standalone offerings. Core products include the NACD Directorship Certification (NACD.DC), Director Professionalism course, NACD Directors Summit, and Board Advisory Services. Supporting offerings include Cyber-Risk Oversight Certificate, Effective AI Oversight Certificate, NACD Board Leadership Fellowship, Directorship Magazine (quarterly digital publication), Blue Ribbon Commission Reports, Webinars, and AI Governance Education programs. The portfolio serves directors at all career stages from aspiring to experienced board leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NACD.DC (NACD Directorship Certification): The premier US-based certification program designed to qualify corporate directors for effective boardroom performance. Over 2,100+ certified directors hold this credential.
• NACD Accelerate
• NACD Directors Summit
• Directorship Magazine

Products and services

• NACD Directorship Certification (NACD.DC) The premier U.S.-based certification program designed to qualify corporate directors for effective boardroom performance. Includes the NACD.DC post-nominal credential, foundation course, and certification exam delivered through Pearson VUE testing centers.
• Director Professionalism Course Self-paced e-learning governance foundation course with 10 streamlined modules covering strategy, risk, audit, culture, compensation, and stakeholder engagement. Earns 15 NACD credits toward certification. Pricing: Corporate Members $995, Individual Members $2,995, Nonmembers $3,995. 180 days of access.
• NACD Directors Summit Annual premier national event for corporate directors featuring education, networking, and governance thought leadership. NACD's flagship in-person gathering for the national director community.
• Board Advisory Services Custom consulting services for boards including governance reviews, assessment services, ongoing advisement, cyber risk reporting, and in-boardroom education including AI Strategy and Governance. Offered through NACD's expert faculty.
• CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Certificate program focused on cyber-risk oversight for corporate directors, addressing board-level responsibility for cybersecurity governance.
• Effective AI Oversight Certificate Certificate program designed to help corporate directors understand and oversee AI governance and implementation at the board level.
• NACD Board Leadership Fellowship Fellowship credential recognizing board leadership excellence for experienced corporate directors.
• Directorship Magazine NACD's flagship quarterly digital publication exclusively for members, featuring original articles, news, and expert commentary on leadership and corporate governance. Distributed to 24,000+ members.
• Blue Ribbon Commission Reports Authoritative governance research reports produced by NACD commissions on key board oversight topics, available to members and the broader governance community.
• Corporate Membership Multi-seat membership providing full board access to NACD research, education, certification programs, and peer network. Three tiers available: Corporate Signature, Corporate Plus, and Corporate Premier. Recurring subscription.
• Individual Membership Single-user membership for active directors managing their own development with flexible access to governance resources, events, and peer network. Recurring subscription.
• Board Readiness On-demand NACD Accelerate program for executives pursuing their first board seat, offering learning resources and candidate support, including Director Professionalism foundation course. Available without membership.
• Webinars and Virtual Events On-demand and live virtual educational sessions covering governance trends, certification preparation, board best practices, and emerging oversight issues.
• AI Governance Education Expert-led programs, certificates, and learning experiences designed exclusively for corporate directors on AI oversight and governance, including AI Strategy and Governance for in-boardroom education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of Certified Directors recommend NACD Directorship Certification
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NACD North Texas SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCompanies that demonstrate commitment to good governance and partner with NACD North Texas as sponsors. Visit the Sponsor page to learn about partner companies supporting the local chapter.
• Pearson VUEcoreTechnology or IntegrationTesting provider for NACD Directorship Certification examinations. Manages exam scheduling, delivery, and administration through their network of testing centers.
• Pearl MeyerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive compensation and leadership advisory firm partnering with NACD for annual Director Compensation Report and compensation committee webinar series.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• BoardProspects: BoardProspects is a digital platform connecting aspiring directors with board opportunities and offering governance education resources. It overlaps with NACD's Board Readiness program and aspiring-director education offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Spencer Stuart: Spencer Stuart operates a leading Board & CEO Practice providing director search, board effectiveness reviews, and governance consulting. It competes with NACD's Board Advisory Services for corporate governance advisory engagements.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Heidrick & Struggles runs a Board of Directors practice offering director recruitment, board effectiveness consulting, and governance advisory services, competing with NACD's Board Advisory Services for board-level consulting work.
• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry's Board & CEO Services practice offers board effectiveness reviews, director recruitment, and governance advisory. It overlaps with NACD's Board Advisory Services and broader corporate governance consulting market.
• The Conference Board: The Conference Board operates a Governance & Sustainability Center serving corporate directors and executives with research, councils, and conferences. It competes with NACD for corporate memberships and director mind-share across a broader policy and research portfolio.

Direct peers

• WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD): WCD is a global membership organization advancing women on corporate boards through peer networks, education, and events. It directly parallels NACD's mission across similar director demographics and chapter-style local programming model.
• Lead Director Network: Lead Director Network is an invitation-only peer group for lead and presiding directors that convenes senior board leaders to share governance practices. It serves the same peer-to-peer learning function as NACD chapters for high-level board leadership.
• Corporate Board Member: Corporate Board Member is a media and community platform serving public-company board directors through publications, events, and awards. It competes with NACD for director attention, event attendance, and corporate sponsorship.
• DirectWomen: DirectWomen is a nonprofit focused on increasing women's representation on corporate boards through education, advocacy, and a board-ready candidate directory. It operates in a similar space to NACD's Board Readiness and certification education programs.
• Directors & Boards: Directors & Boards is a quarterly journal and conference business serving corporate board members with governance insight and education content, overlapping directly with NACD's Directorship Magazine and chapter programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/NationalAssociationofCorporateDirectors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nacd-north-texas

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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