Board Meeting & Governance VA
Support board of directors with meeting coordination, materials prep, and governance
Overview
Board liaison VAs charge $60-$140 per hour or $2,500-$8,000 per board client monthly.
Supporting 3-6 boards generates $75,000-$350,000 annually with 80-85% margins.
In 2025, boards of directors need specialized support coordinating quarterly meetings, preparing board materials, managing governance documents, and handling confidential board matters.
Services include scheduling board meetings and managing logistics, preparing board books and materials, distributing confidential documents securely, taking and distributing board minutes, managing board resolutions and voting, maintaining corporate governance records, coordinating board committee meetings, and handling D&O insurance and compliance.
Successful board VAs understand corporate governance, board structures, fiduciary duties, and confidentiality requirements.
Many specialize in nonprofit boards, corporate boards, or advisory boards.
The key is maintaining strict confidentiality with board matters, delivering polished professional materials, and understanding board governance requirements.
Most serve multiple boards on retainer.
High-value clients include private companies with formal boards, nonprofits with active boards, and startups with investor board seats.
Knowledge of board management software like Boardable or Diligent helpful.
Required Skills
- Corporate Governance
- Board Meeting Coordination
- Confidential Document Management
- Minute Taking
- Board Management Software
- Professional Communication
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High rates for specialized governance expertise
- Interesting work with senior leaders and boards
- Can serve multiple boards simultaneously
- Develop valuable governance knowledge
- Quarterly meeting cycles allow capacity management
Cons
- Need to understand corporate governance deeply
- High stakes with confidential board matters
- Quarterly meeting deadlines create pressure
- Requires exceptional attention to detail
- Need secure document management systems
How to Get Started
- Learn corporate governance and board best practices
- Gain experience with board meeting coordination
- Master board management software (Boardable, Diligent)
- Set up secure document management and communication
- Create professional website emphasizing governance expertise
- Network with board chairs, nonprofits, and private companies
- Land first board client and deliver polished materials
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