Membership Program for Governance Consultants

BoardSource partners with governance consultant members by providing access to programming designed exclusively for them, discounts on BoardSource publications and tools, inclusion in an online Consultant Directory, and direct access to on-demand governance and board leadership resources that are easy to understand, access, and share.

Membership Resources to Support Your Nonprofit Consulting Work


Governance Consultant Membership Benefits Include:

  • Special Programming for Consultants
    This includes four events annually for training, updates, and peer-to-peer learning.
  • Membership Exclusive Discounts
    Discounts (30% or more) on publications and special pricing on Chief Executive and Board Assessments Products.
  • The BoardSource Exchange with a Special Governance Consultant Members Only Community
    The BoardSource Exchange is a collaborative tool that enables consultants to connect, engage, and share governance information with all BoardSource members — volunteers and professionals who are committed to effective board leadership and making a difference in their communities. Our hope is that the Exchange will become our consultants’ favorite go-to place to share governance experiences, ask for advice, build relationships, and learn. Consultant members will also have access to a Governance Consultant Members Only Community on the Exchange which will allow them to share resources and ask questions of fellow governance consultant peers.
  • Inclusion in our Enhanced Consultant Directory
    The BoardSource Consultant Directory features improved searchability for potential clients. The enhanced directory allows consultants to manage their own profile. Consultant members can highlight their personal website and LinkedIn profile and add if they are a Board Self Assessment (BSA) facilitator (if applicable). A new enhancement also allows clients to provide confidential feedback to BoardSource to help BoardSource continuously learn about good practices as well as identify challenges and where additional support and resources may be needed.
  • Easy to Understand Resources by Topic
    Includes a collection of articles, tools, and templates on a wide range of governance and board leadership topics. These resources are short and easily digestible in format, making them perfect for quick reference. We’ve organized them by topic to help you quickly find what you’re looking for.
  • Access to Expanded Resources
    Access exclusive resources to integrate Purpose-Driven Board Leadership and racial equity in your work.
  • Complimentary 2025 access to the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education, 3rd Edition
    Receive our latest on-demand training which includes advanced concepts and our latest thinking on Purpose-Driven Board Leadership.
  • Members-Only Newsletter
    Receive the Resources + Solutions (R+S) newsletter that includes tools consultant members can download and use right away, infographics that serve as thought pieces, and other easy-to-access valuable resources.
  • Ask-an-Expert Email Service
    BoardSource provides an Ask-an-Expert email service. Members can ask their questions and receive governance guidance from a BoardSource expert. Note: Information and guidance are provided with the understanding that BoardSource is not rendering professional opinions or legal advice. If such opinions are required, a CPA or licensed attorney should be sought.

Interested in Becoming a Governance Consultant Member?

The Governance Consultant Membership is open to governance consultants who are prior BoardSource Certified Governance Consultants as well as consultants who have completed the Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting program and served as a governance consultant in the U.S. for at least a year prior to applying.

 

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If a Governance Consultant membership is not the right fit, take a look at our individual membership and board support programs for nonprofit organizations.