Is The Nature Conservancy a good company to work for?

The Nature Conservancy has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,155 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at The Nature Conservancy to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Nature Conservancy have been left by employees working as Donor Relations Manager , Intern and Conservation Practitioner .

Does The Nature Conservancy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Nature Conservancy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Nature Conservancy. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Nature Conservancy?

72% of The Nature Conservancy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Nature Conservancy 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Nature Conservancy?

Intern (36) , Director (29) , Associate Director of Development (16) , Project Manager (16) , Donor Relations Manager (12) , Conservation Practitioner (10) , Manager (10) , Program Coordinator (10) , Program Director (10) , Coordinator (8) , Operations Coordinator (8) , Program Manager (8) , Scientist (8) , Associate Director (7) , Especialista (7)

What are the pros of working at The Nature Conservancy according to real employee reviews?

"Most of the people are great and very smart and care about the mission." ((in 114 reviews)); "great benefits for a non profit" ((in 99 reviews)); "Conservation impact; many great colleagues to learn from; global impact" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 34 reviews)); "Wonderful mission and great staff." ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Nature Conservancy according to real employee reviews?

"Leadership has been poor and unstable over the almost ten years that I have worked at TNC. Leaders come and go and are usually hired from outside and do not understand or value the institutional knowledge of longtime employees." ((in 29 reviews)); "The organization refuses to address poor management." ((in 26 reviews)); "Tout a 7 hour work day which I guess is supposed to balance the low salaries." ((in 23 reviews)); "It’s toxic and not worth the mental health toll unless you have money from some other source or luck into a team with a good manager (and then pray they never leave)." ((in 11 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Nature Conservancy layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Nature Conservancy layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Nature Conservancy in 2026.

What are the top reviewed The Nature Conservancy locations?

Arlington , New York , Washington , San Francisco , Chicago , Seattle , Boston , Boulder , Portland , Wilmington , Los Angeles , Sacramento , Denver , Atlanta , Charlottesville , Madison , Lansing , Minneapolis , Columbus , Miami , Alexandria , Saint Louis , Tucson , Durham , Raleigh , Providence , Bethesda , Orlando , Newark , Salt Lake City

The Nature Conservancy reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(871 total reviews)

Jennifer Morris

84% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

The Nature Conservancy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 871 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Nature Conservancy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

871 reviews

4.0

Aug 13, 2017

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and a good mission

Cons

Management communication is not clear, they don't spend much time educating their employees about their work and strategy

The Nature Conservancy Response

7y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We appreciate your work towards our mission. As an organization we value transparency and collaboration as this is crucial to our success. We will continue to improve communication and would appreciate any further feedback you may have. Thank you for your input and please reach out to us at recruiting@tnc.org

4.0

Aug 11, 2017

No Place is Perfect; This is Closer than Many

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

TNC's mission is first class and they believe in it and drive towards it. It feels good to wake up every day and work in a place where people really care about the mission. The people are smart and friendly most of the time. The culture at HQ values congeniality. [work at HQ, mileage may vary in sattelite offices] Unlike a lot of private sector companies, the HR department is empowered to act and cares about getting it right and gives tools to people to help them do it right. Diversity is valued. Work-life balance is respected. For those who are willing to seize all the opportunities available, you can do some really great things that make a difference for the planet. Pay is reasonable for an org this size and in this sector.

Cons

Like most orgs in this sector, diversity is valued but there's a long way to go in achieving actual diversity in workforce makeup. An organization this large, with this much history does not change quickly -- those looking to make a "big splash" and "make their mark" will get frustrated at the slow pace of change, but the opportunities to grow and learn are there if you are willing to be proactive in managing your career path. As is often true in big organizations, the higher up you get, the opportunities to advance are less obvious and fewer. Senior leadership tends to shift around a lot -- sometimes it's hard to tell if what they are adapting to is the realities of getting the mission done or the egos in the mix, best to keep your eye on both.

The Nature Conservancy Response

7y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is great to hear that you wake up everyday, enjoying the work you do! We value professional development as an organization, as this helps TNC adapt to change and meet challenges ahead. Our Learning and Development Team is working to roll out a new site that will highlight opportunities and identify needs. Thank you for your feedback!

3.0

Aug 9, 2017

Great mission, great colleagues, frustrating leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredible mission and global conservation priorities; experience to work with smart and amazing people around the globe; respected organization - can be proud to work there. The organization is working to create a better culture. Not seeing that at chapter level. Many opportunities for growth, but oftentimes you will need to be willing to move. Great benefits.

Cons

Difficult leadership structure, churn and burn in many places, constant changes in organizational priorities and structure - causes confusion, frustration and creates culture of distrust. Management in chapters is inconsistent and accountability for upholding organizational values is oftentimes overlooked. Culture in some chapters is toxic. Too many really talented and successful professionals have been pushed out or left because they couldn't take it anymore.

The Nature Conservancy Response

7y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to know you enjoyed your time working here. When decisions are made, many factors come into play. This includes the way our employees will be impacted. As an organization, we value transparency and creating a positive impact and, will continue to improve this. We appreciate your input and the work you have committed to our mission.

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