Organizational Membership is designed for business schools (MBA students, faculty, staff, and family business centers), alumni networks, executive search and career advisory firms, private equity portfolio companies, ESOPs for employee-owned companies, and other relevant nonprofit associations

The 3,400+ members of PDA support our mission of advocating for and teaching board formation and governance, enhancing private company value through high-performing boards, supporting the value of diverse and inclusive boards, and creating a national alliance of directors, executives, and private company owners interested in board service to learn, network, and identify and attract exceptional board members.

Certificate in Private Company Governance courseThis virtual and self-paced course provides a baseline education coupled with a mentor program where participants are paired with experienced private company directors.  

ESOP Governance Essentials course: This rigorous course is designed to present a realistic look at the responsibilities of serving on an ESOP board.

Private Equity Portfolio Company Governance course: This primer is designed for private equity (PE) partners and managers, portfolio company executives, and independent directors who work together in boardrooms.

Certificate in Board Governance for Former Military, Civil Service and First Responder Executives: A study curriculum specifically directed to PDA members who are veterans of military, civil, and first-response organizations.

Executive Compensation Course: Coming soon

Complimentary Board Member Posting Service enabling your organization to announce and find qualified PDA member board candidates.

For private companies seeking to elect or identify new board members, PDA offers a free posting service so that corporate boards may nominate highly qualified directors from more than 3,400+ PDA members. The PDA Board Director Opportunities Committee then serves as a conduit between the corporate member company and PDA member candidates. 

Technology Governance value and risk education session

Board educational event opportunities

One hour Q&A with a business transformation expert 

Take advantage of Alliance Partner commitment to your success through a strategic relationship, including preferred contractual and pricing terms.
 

A national network of peers engaged in over 100 events annually, focused entirely on private company issues, both locally through our over 20-Chapter and Growing System, as well as nationally via in-person and online resources. 


Organizational Membership Investment: Two Tiers

Tier 1: $2,700

Represents a roster of up to six members. 

Tier 2: $4,400

Represents a roster of up to ten members. Additional members are $420 per person. 

Learn More About 
Organizational Membership Benefits

Kimberly Aldworth
Director of Membership

[email protected]
(847) 986-9350