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Corporate Directors Forum is an exceptionally valuable resource for those already on a board, those looking to be on a board, or those who interface with a board of directors.

With a membership, you will have access to exclusive benefits such as complimentary entrance into members-only breakfast programs and up-to-the-minute publications on developing corporate governance news to assist you in your personal journey toward improved directorship.

In addition to top-notch education, we provide numerous opportunities for you to network with your fellow directors and officers.

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What Our Community Says

The Corporate Directors Forum is my stop for top-tier professional networking and world-class monthly speakers. This is a very well run San Diego professional organization that I recommend to my colleagues of all disciplines.
Steve MartinSVP & Chief Financial Officer, AmpliPhi Biosciences
The collaborative structure and spirit of the Forum leverages its diverse industrial representatives to surface a comprehensive set of issues Directors may face, and finds common ground in ways to work through these challenges
Mark SoppFormer CFO, Leidos Holdings, Inc., SAIC
If you are looking for ideas for what good boards should be doing, you need look no further than the Corporate Directors Forum. Inspiration, best practices, information and networking – they have it all.
Randy ClarkVP, Human Resources Diversity & Inclusion, San Diego Gas & Electric
We are delighted with our long association with the San Diego Corporate Directors Forum. CDF’s focus on developing best practices in the boardroom through education and networking provides an invaluable service that strengthens boards and the companies they represent.
Paul J. HeringCEO - MMA West Region, Barney & Barney, a Marsh & McLennan Agency
Our company always finds Directors Forum to be an environment that fosters productive collaboration on a range of issues facing public companies and investors.
Mark PreisingerDirector of Corporate Governance, The Coca-Cola Company

Membership Qualifications

  • A sincere interest in corporate governance issues and opportunities
  • A reputation for ethical conduct and integrity
  • A commitment to not solicit members of Corporate Directors Forum for sales purposes

The Membership Committee meets on a monthly basis; you will be notified of a decision within 30-45 days of receipt of your completed application

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Membership Tiers

INDIVIDUAL

$500 Annually

Benefits of Individual Membership Include:

  • Complimentary admission to all “Monthly Event” programs
  • Discounts on special programs
  • Earn MCLE and CPE units at all CDF accredited programs
  • Discount to Directors Summit, our annual national conference
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STRATEGIC PARTNER

Silver: $8,000
Annually

Benefits of Strategic Partnership Include:

  • One (1) sponsorship per year. Three options to choose from: (1) collaborate on a monthly learning event for members (2) host a private dinner (3) use partnership funding to sponsor flagship mentorship program, Avenue to the Boardroom.
  • Four (4) complimentary admissions to all monthly events: invite your board members, C-suite, management team, clients and colleagues to attend
  • Company logo and weblink on CDF’s Corporate Member webpage
  • One invitation to the annual Director of the Year Awards VIP Reception, a private, hosted cocktail reception for the honorees, past honorees, sponsors, CDF board members, judges and other VIPs
  • Earn MCLE and CPE units at all CDF accredited programs
  • Discount to Directors Summit, our annual national conference

*Gold and Platinum levels are achieved by sponsorship in any any of the following: Annual Directors Forum Conference, Annual Director of the Year Awards, and/or Educational offerings.

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CORPORATE

Silver: $3,500
Annually

Benefits of Corporate Membership Include:

  • Four (4) complimentary admissions to all “Monthly Event” programs: invite your board members, C-suite, management team, clients and colleagues to attend
  • Company logo and weblink on CDF’s Corporate Member webpage
  • One invitation to the annual Director of the Year Awards VIP Reception, a private, hosted cocktail reception for the honorees, past honorees, sponsors, CDF board members, judges and other VIPs
  • Earn MCLE and CPE units at all CDF accredited programs
  • Discount to Directors Summit, our annual national conference
*Gold and Platinum levels are achieved by sponsorship in any any of the following: Annual Directors Forum Conference, Annual Director of the Year Awards, and/or Educational offerings.
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Corporate Directors Forum fosters modern leaders at the top of organizations. We curate cutting-edge education and connections for our dynamic network of board members, company decision-makers, and governance experts. Based in San Diego, California with a national reach, our members include public and private companies, business leaders, board members, board experts, and leading educational institutions.


Corporate Directors Forum is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization founded in 1991.


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