Trustees

NAIS equips independent school trustees with the information, tools, and advice you need to lead your schools in a changing educational landscape. Find valuable resources that will aid in building, developing, and maintaining an effective board.

NAIS Trustees' Guide
  • Professional Development

    2025-2026 NAIS Governance Webinar Series

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  • Best Practices

    NAIS Principles of Good Practice for Boards

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  • Best Practices

    NAIS Principles of Good Practice for Trustees

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Featured Resources

Research Reports

NAIS Research: 2023–2024 State of Independent School Governance, Part 1: Board Composition, Membership, Policies, and Practices

Research Reports

NAIS Research: 2023–2024 State of Independent School Governance, Part 2: Head-Board Relationship

Webinar Recordings

NAIS Webinar Recording: How Institutional Board Memory Sustains Leadership and Strengthens Schools

Magazine Articles

Boardroom: Leading Boards Through Hard Conversations About Curriculum

Magazine Articles

Research Insights: Understanding the Head-Board Chair Relationship in Independent Schools

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Featured Products

Find essential books and publications to help you in your role.

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NAIS Trustee Handbook 11th edition

Trustee Handbook, 11th Edition

Give trustees the strategic context and practical advice they need to become a high-performing board.
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The Trustee's Guide to Finance Basics

New! The Trustee’s Guide to Finance Basics

Train your board with this quick-read primer on business essentials. Buy in bulk and save.
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NAIS Committee Handbook

The Committee Handbook

Set up your board committees for success with this guide to crucial roles and responsibilities.
Trustee's Role in Fundraising

The Trustee's Role in Fundraising

Make board training easy and effective with this practical booklet.
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Board Chair Handbook

The Board Chair Handbook

This comprehensive guide can serve as a training tool, instruction manual, and reference for board leaders.
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Head Search Handbook

The NAIS Head Search Handbook

Help your board and search committee find the best new leader for your school with this step-by-step guide.
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