Websites

Here you'll find our suggestions for websites from organizations and individuals in the field of board governance.  

If you come across a website that can add value to our DirectorPrep community, please be sure to let us know.

 

You'll find these websites valuable, whether you're an experienced or early career director.


 

Board Governance


This section includes websites that provide information and resources about all aspects of
corporate governance.

 

Board Excellence

A board advisory practice enabling boards and directors to excel in effectiveness, performance and governance best practices.

Boardexpert.com

An advisory firm focusing on relationships, decision-making, competencies and other attributes that contribute to director effectiveness.

Boardspan

Poviding services including director recruitment, board assessments, director compensation, and market intelligence.

Chartered Governance Institute

The global standard for governance professionals, helping develop skills, knowledge, and experience through the International Qualifying Program. 

CPA Canada

The national organization for the Canadian accounting profession offers a wealth of education, information and resources related to governance and risk.

Competent Boards

The original creator of online ESG and climate education programs for board directors and senior business professionals.

CorpGov.net

Transforming corporate governance from an arcane subject to a practical discipline where knowledge, news, and commentary is shared by investors and corporations.

Corporate Board Member Institute

A resource for public company board education, providing access to governance experts, networking opportunities, tools, and resources to enhance director performance.

Deloitte Global Center for Corporate Governance

Collaborating with Deloitte member firms to promote dialogue about corporate governance and its impact on corporations and their boards, investors, and others. 

Directors & Boards

Offering a journal, articles, and webinars on leadership and corporate governance for board chairs, CEOs, senior management, board members, and advisors.

Directors' Forum

Providing credit union, mutual, and co-operative board directors across Canada with opportunities to develop and strengthen their governance skills.

DCRO Risk Governance Institute

Specializing in risk governance education and credentialing, with the goal of elevating the positive governance of risk-taking worldwide.

EY Center for Board Matters

Identifying governance trends and emerging issues, and delivering insights, content, tools, and analysis to those interested in governance topics.

The Goverance Coach

Specializing in Policy Governance® consultation and coaching and helping boards to implement the Carver model effectively.

Govern for Impact

A non-profit community of practitioners, researchers and consultants promoting and developing advanced governance systems based on the Carver model.

Governance Professionals of Canada

Providing information on governance developments, including board processes, management and structure, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and oversight.

Governance Solutions

Helping to guide directors to success in the boardroom with practical advice, innovative governance tools, accessible education, and certification.

Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance

Fostering research and scholarship about corporate governance and facilitating discourse among academics, practitioners, and policy-makers.

Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)

An association with chapters across Canada, offering professional development, learning, networking, and resources to directors in the for-profit, non-profit, and Crown sectors .

Johnston Centre for Corporate Governance Innovation

The Rotman School’s home for research and resources about governance, focusing on under-served sectors such as family business, co-operatives, and crown corporations.

Julie Garland McLellan

Showing boards with limited resources how to be effective through practical governance know-how based on experience and knowledge.

KPMG Board Leadership Centre

Deliveriing practical thought leadership on risk, strategy, talent, technology, globalization, regulatory issues, financial reporting, and more. 

Leading Governance

Helping organizations improve their performance by developing the leadership and governance capabilities of their boards and key staff.

NASDAQ Governance Solutions

Serving clients through qualitative and quantitative board and leadership assessments and governance and compliance products and services.

National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)

A member-based association offering resources, research services, board evaluation, board recruitment, and a director registry.

Private Company Director

A site for directors, owners, and advisors of family-owned, closely-held, and private-equity owned businesses of all sizes, providing digital platforms, magazines, and events.

Robert's Rules of Order

The official Robert's Rules of Order website, where you will find information about using Robert’s Rules to help your meetings run smoothly.

Society for Corporate Governance

An organization comprised of corporate secretaries and executives, providing governance-related news, research, advice, professional development and education through seminars and conferences.

Stanford Corporate Governance Research Initiative

This research initiative provides insights on issues such as executive compensation, board governance, CEO succession, and proxy voting.

Watson Board Advisors

Advisors to boards on director and CEO recruitment, the dynamics of leadership, and the practice of governance.

 

Non-Profit Sector


This section lists websites that are focused on the non-profit sector.

 

Better Boards

Helping directors of non-profits in Australia and New Zealand to improve their skills and knowledge through professional development, conferences, webinars, and a newsletter.

BoardSource

The go-to resource for non-profit boards and a leader in the field of non-profit governance. It offers tools, seminars, resources, guidance, coaching, and consulting services.

Conscious Governance

An independent advisory service for non-profit boards, CEOs, and directors, providing strategic planning, board governance, leadership and risk management consulting services.

Governinggood

Providing information and resources useful to non-profit boards in Canada, including board dynamics, advocacy, organizational culture, board composition, and ethics.

Hartley Nonprofit Consulting

Providings training and consulting to nonprofit organizations in Canada in the areas of board governance, strategic planning, and risk management.

Imagine Canada

Serving Canadian charities and non-profits with programs, resources and advocacy, with a standards program based on excellence in five key areas, one of which is board governance.

National Council of Nonprofits

A resource and advocate for charitable non-profits in the USA. They identify trends, share practices, and promote solutions that benefit charitable non-profits and the communities they serve.

Nonprofit Risk Management Center

Supporting effective risk management in the non-profit sector, One of the center’s areas of expertise is governance. A large database of sample policies is available.

 

Board Portals and Board Management Software


This section lists websites for board portal providers. Many of these companies offer a selection of
free resources.

 

Board Effect

A provider of board portal software. Their website offers a variety of resources including white papers, webinars, and an informative blog.

Board Intelligence

A provider of board portal software. Their website offers a blog as well as news, interviews, and white papers.

BoardSite

A board portal software provider for associations, non-profits, small business, and startups. The website offers a blog and other resources.

Boardable

A portal designed for non-profit boards. The website provides access to a number of useful resources.

Diligent

A provider of board portal software. Their website offers resources on topics relevant to board governance.

Govenda

A provider of board management software that includes resources such as guides, webinars, and a blog.

 

Aspiring Directors and Boardroom Equity


Websites in this section focus on supporting aspiring directors and improving boardroom equity.

 

African American Board Leadership Institute

AABLI recruits, prepares and assists with the placement of African Americans on governing boards. It provides leadership development, resources, and placements.

Athena Alliance

Supporting women in advancing to the C-suite or the boardroom, and helping boards and corporations develop and retain their top talent through executive development.

Catalyst

Catalyst provides resources, programs and information, and champions inclusion for women and progress toward boardroom diversity worldwide.

Future Directors Institute

Future Directors runs director coaching and mentoring programs, events and workshops for next-generation leaders and directors around the world. 

Get on Board Australia

Providing affordable education, tips, and advice to help new and aspiring directors gain the skills to contribute meaningfully in the boardroom. It provides courses, coaching, blogs, and a podcast.

Girls on Boards

The program places experienced young leaders on not-for-profit governance boards or committees in their communities, providing them with training and support to be board members.

Latino Corporate Directors Association

LCDA is a community of US Latinos in corporate leadership positions with a mission to develop, support, and increase the number of US Latinos on corporate boards. 

Next Gen Board Leaders

A community for young current and aspiring directors facilitated by Diligent Institute. It provides peer-to-peer exchanges, mentoring, and discussion around boardroom challenges and opportunities.

50/50 Women on Boards

A global education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.

Women on Boards

Working to address gender inequity in the boardroom and across leadership roles in the UK and Australia. 

Women Get on Board

A member-based Canadian company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards.

Women in the Boardroom

Helping women get on boards with a step-by-step approach that includes a matching program, events, webinars, and networking opportunities.

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