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 123 reviews)); "great benefits for a non profit" ((in 109 reviews)); "Conservation impact; many great colleagues to learn from; global impact" ((in 63 reviews)); "Generally good work/life balance (especially compared to other employers) and willing to talk about what employees need." ((in 37 reviews)); "Wonderful mission and great staff." ((in 36 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 23 reviews)); "It’s easy for bad managers to hide in the bureaucracy here." ((in 14 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

5.0

Jan 28, 2021

Great Place to Learn and Grow

Development coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- smooth interview and onboarding process (all virtual during the pandemic) - passionate individuals who care deeply about the work they do - leadership is very active in addressing complex topics and current events in a way that makes staff feel considered and valued - great opportunities for growth - managers and team leaders are always open to feedback

Cons

- none that come to mind

The Nature Conservancy Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re so happy to hear you have a positive virtual onboarding experience and feel valued here! TNC’s leadership is committed to listening and leveraging our differences to craft the best path forward. Thank you for your positive feedback.

2.0

Jan 22, 2021

Major transition underway

Senior advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The mission is critical for the planet

Cons

Leadership is new and vision and strategy are in transition

The Nature Conservancy Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. As we navigate through the challenges around the globe, we're so appreciate of the support from our community to ensure the work towards our critical mission continues. Thank you for your input and we welcome any additional feedback.

2.0

Jan 11, 2021

Good mission does not equal great culture

Communications

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large organization that has influence and resources, some really good people who care about conservation, good pay and benefits compared to other nonprofits

Cons

Extremely risk averse which can lead to paralysis when it comes to moving new initiatives forward, not open to new ideas or challenging status quo, behind the curve in addressing equity issues for BIPOC and women staff, ineffective managers abound yet have too much control, favoritism culture, very limited upward mobility, doesn’t address issues brought to leadership

The Nature Conservancy Response

5y

Thanks for writing your review. We’re passionate about strengthening our culture and and living our values of Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. We may not be where we want to be as an organization yet and acknowledge this is a time of growth. Please contact us directly at recruiting@tnc.org so that we can learn more about your experience.

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