The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is an independent, not-for-profit, section 501(c)(3) founded in 1977 and headquartered in Washington, D.C.. In 2011, NACD reported having more than 11,200 directors from public, private and non-profit-organizations from both the U.S. and overseas. According to their mission statement, NACD is dedicated to advancing boardroom leadership. The organization is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
NACD operates at both a national and local level with chapters in many major locations, such as New York, Houston, Southern California, Seattle and Florida, where they provide educational programs and networking opportunities.
The organization collaborates with various other organizations such as NASDQ and Pearl Meyer & Partners.
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