Is The Nature Conservancy a good company to work for?

The Nature Conservancy has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,152 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, 3.8 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 (15) , 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 111 reviews)); "great benefits for a non profit" ((in 110 reviews)); "Conservation impact; many great colleagues to learn from; global impact" ((in 58 reviews)); "Wonderful mission and great staff." ((in 37 reviews)); "The Conservancy undeniably has a great mission." ((in 20 reviews))

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

"The leadership at my team is toxic." ((in 29 reviews)); "The organization refuses to address poor management." ((in 24 reviews)); "Tout a 7 hour work day which I guess is supposed to balance the low salaries." ((in 22 reviews)); "It’s easy for bad managers to hide in the bureaucracy here." ((in 11 reviews)); "Would work here forever if there was better upward mobility." ((in 8 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 , Charlottesville , Madison , Lansing , Minneapolis , Columbus , Miami , Atlanta , Alexandria , Saint Louis , Tucson , Durham , Raleigh , Providence , Bethesda , Orlando , Newark , Salt Lake City

The Nature Conservancy reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(868 total reviews)

Jennifer Morris

87% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (868 reviews)

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The Nature Conservancy has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 868 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).

Reviews by job title

868 reviews

2.0

Aug 23, 2022

Mission Drift towards social justice

Scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You actually do conservation - not just talk about it

Cons

Mission is drifting away from conservation and into social justice. It is becoming more difficult to stay focused on "saving the world" with all the disctractions.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the work you do. We are known for our strong mission and unique set of values. We're dedicated to creating a positive workplace culture where both people and nature thrive. Please feel free to contact us at recruiting@tnc.org with any additional feedback. providing an environment with a strong organizational culture. We truly value our people and understand that they are the heart of our work. During this time of growth, TNC has launched a, Living our Values initiative and we are all dedicated to upholding a workplace culture where both people and nature thrive. Please feel fee to reach out with any additional feedback at recruiting@tnc.org!

3.0

Sep 19, 2021

Great Mission, Good People, Too Much Bureaucracy

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to contribute to a compelling mission while working with amazing colleagues.

Cons

While the organization has experienced significant growth, the overall organizational structure hasn't adjusted. As a result, the organization is riddled with excessive layers of bureaucracy, sleepy senior management, and disconnected executive leadership.

The Nature Conservancy Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. TNC has experienced many changes and we’re so fortunate to have people like you who are passionate about our mission. As we embrace changes, Leadership acknowledges that they must embody our values in everyday actions and hold each other accountable. We appreciate this feedback. We are working hard in this area due to the learning of our Living our Values work. We’d love to hear additional feedback and discuss ways to improve. Please email us at recruiting@tnc.org.

3.0

Aug 20, 2021

Mileage definitely varies

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Important mission carried out by committed staff. Compensation and benefits are competitive. Great place to work if you have the right manager. States/countries/departments have ability to hire own staff, make strategic decisions, control own budgets, but still have the benefit of being part of a large org with centralized systems, training, and so much expertise.

Cons

Opportunities limited in smaller business units. Quality of management is very uneven from business unit to business unit. Training for new supervisors and new business unit directors is seriously lacking. Little recourse if you end up with a supervisor who doesn't know what they are doing or doesn't uphold organizational values. When business units run into trouble (e.g. leadership/staff turnover, pandemic funding crunch) -- the organization will not step in until the situation is truly critical.

The Nature Conservancy Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We love all of the items you mentioned such as our mission, people and benefits. Embodying a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in is important to us! When decisions are made at the top many factors come into play. One of them is the way it will impact all of our employees. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel respected and heard. Although we strive for innovation, we understand that the complexity of our work creates challenges. We would like to hear more about your experience and ways we can improve. Please email us at recruiting@tc.org.

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