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 1,153 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 (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 114 reviews)); "Conservation impact; many great colleagues to learn from; global impact" ((in 57 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 37 reviews)); "Wonderful mission and great staff." ((in 36 reviews)); "Good Salary" ((in 27 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 25 reviews)); "It’s easy for bad managers to hide in the bureaucracy here." ((in 12 reviews)); "The only con is upward mobility is difficult, but you can make lateral moves if you want a change." ((in 6 reviews)); "Clear and blatant favoritism." ((in 5 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

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(869 total reviews)

Jennifer Morris

84% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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The Nature Conservancy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 869 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

869 reviews

4.0

Jul 11, 2023

Overall great place to work, but beware...

Associate director of development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inspiring mission, great people, fast pace, well resourced

Cons

The organization is huge, and people in the same roles can have drastically different experiences depending on whether they work for the world office, or a state program - and each state program is very distinct with its own culture and expectations. Be sure you really vet the program you are pursuing to ensure it's the right fit, and if it's not a fit, don't fret - there's likely another program at The Nature Conservancy that is.

The Nature Conservancy Response

2y

Thank you for your review. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at TNC and felt inspired by your work, all while being supported by great people. 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, geography, and work responsibilities. Our goal is to create a positive work environment with an inclusive culture, where people feel comfortable showing up as their authentic selves. We appreciate your input and wish you the best of luck in your career.

5.0

Apr 11, 2023

Great Organization!

Finance and accounting specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, values, great mission, collaborative work, great and friendly coworkers, rewarding work. Yes the process takes a little bit, but if you are determined to such a cause, this won’t be any problem. For me the hiring process and how long it took was great for me, it gave me time to organize and start fresh!

Cons

I don’t think there is any cons. Really good company.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a positive hiring process and a welcoming onboarding process. It’s great to hear that you are enjoying your experience at TNC. We are rooted in our mission and guided by our values and are so fortunate to have people dedicated to our conservation work. We appreciate your input and are happy that your work feels rewarding. We wish you the best of luck in your career!

4.0

Mar 27, 2023

Overall good but has its problems

Senior finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart and mission-driven colleagues. Its people are its greatest asset for sure. Does lots of interesting and innovative conservation work. Pretty good pay and benefits for nonprofit sector. 401K matching is great.

Cons

Poor work-life balance. Organization is very decentralized and siloed, so difficult to get things coordinated and accomplished. One hand often doesn't know what the other hand is doing. Has a very corporate feel for a nonprofit. Very hierarchical. Senior management is not very transparent. Lack of opportunities for those in operations roles to travel or see conservation work in action.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate the value you see in our benefits package and are happy to hear that you enjoy your work with your colleagues. Our people are the heart of our work. I am sorry to hear that you haven’t been supported in your work-life balance. How we work is just as important, and we are taking initiatives to improve these concerns by initiating our Operational Excellence Initiative and extending our Nature Friday pilot which addresses manageable workloads and capacity challenges due to the growing complexity of our work. When it comes to being a decentralized organization, we recognize that the way people experience working at TNC will vary by business unit, geography, and work responsibilities. We do value the collaborative efforts that are essential to our success as one Conservancy. We appreciate your feedback and are always seeking ways to increase overall transparency and reduce bureaucracy. We would like to hear more about your experience and address your concerns. Please contact us at recruiting@tnc.org.

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