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The Nature Conservancy

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Great mission, but not enough focus on city programs. - Conservation Manager The Nature Conservancy Employee Review

4.0
Dec 6, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, global resources, passionate colleagues, and a strong mission. Great support in terms of grant management and philanthropy.

Cons

Sometimes a lot of red tape to pursue projects. Not as bad as government roles, but still prevents progress at times. There is a disconnect at the national and world office level when working with the business unit level. Organization goals emphasize quantitative goals such as # acres restored that don't align with other great work, like conservation in cities.

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The Nature Conservancy Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We love all of the items you mentioned and are happy to hear you feel supported in your work. As a decentralized organization with multiple business units across the globe, we recognize that the way people experience working at TNC will vary by business unit, and are always working on ways to strengthen that connection. We appreciate your input and encourage you to contact us at with additional feedback.

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