Industry Roundtables
Family-Owned Business Roundtable
Join an exclusive, family-owned business roundtable discussion designed for experienced board leaders who want to stay ahead of change.
Governance Resources
Private Company Governance
Effective Governance Is Vital for Driving Steady Growth and Long-term Value in Private Companies
Core Oversight Topics
Governance Research
Governance Surveys
Directorship Magazine
Enhancing Governance Oversight for Private Companies
Private companies who operate with strong and efficient governance can maintain a positive outlook despite uncertainties. NACD resources address the unique challenges faced by private company boards, with a focus on oversight topics, boardroom effectiveness, and navigating difficult governance issues. Discover essential tools, articles, handbooks, and templates designed to empower directors and strengthen board practices toward sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
Featured
Introducing the 2026 Private Company Steering Committee
Meet the distinguished directors comprising the NACD Private Company Steering Committee, whose peer-driven expertise shapes the governance content, events, and resources designed to elevate board leadership across the private sector.
Private Company Events
Engagement opportunities for private company directors
Past Events
Recent private company engagement opportunities
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Chapter Program
Inside L.L.Bean: Where Values, Culture and Governance Meet
Step inside L.L.Bean’s new headquarters for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour exploring how the company’s enduring values and culture are intentionally embedded in the design of its workspace.
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Chapter Program
Board Lens: Schnucks' 4th Gen Expansion
Join us for a fireside chat on leading a 4th-gen family enterprise—from governance to growth, & through acquisition while preserving culture.
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Chapter Program
The Private Company Board's Role in Strategic Exit Planning
Discover how private boards formalize exit planning with dedicated committees and structured processes
Key Resources
Curated insights and guidance on this topic
Tools for Success
Practical resources designed to help boards turn insight into action.
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Boardroom Tool
Director Recruitment Checklist
Explore an overview of the key steps to effective director selection.
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Boardroom Tool
Documenting Governance
Leverage these sample documents to create or update your board's governance documentation.
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Director Compensation
Board of Directors Compensation at Private Companies: 2026 Update
Read how vesting requirements at the board level align directors’ interests with those of shareholders.
Editor's Picks
A selection of editorial content from Directorship® magazine, including online exclusives.
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Directorship Magazine
Why Family Business Succession Planning is Urgent
While public companies often have robust emergency plans, family-owned businesses face a unique labyrinth of legacy, kinship, and informal governance.
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Online Exclusive
Setting Pay for Directors at Growing Private Companies
Private firms can use this guidance to reassess director pay packages.
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Directorship Magazine
From Individual to Collective IQ on Family Business Boards
Discover the role of independent directors in guiding family-owned companies toward professionalization.