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 118 reviews)); "great benefits for a non profit" ((in 98 reviews)); "Conservation impact; many great colleagues to learn from; global impact" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 39 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 15 reviews)); "Clear and blatant favoritism." ((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 , 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

Mar 14, 2023

Great place

System specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Have great work/life balance, competitive pay, and focus on professional development.

Cons

Very flat organization. Makes find information and making changes more challenging.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your experience at TNC ! We believe that learning is smart conservation and appreciate the value you see in our development opportunities. We'd like to hear more about your experience and ways we can improve operations. Please contact us at recruiting@tnc.org.

5.0

Mar 12, 2023

Meaningful work alongside mature, educated colleagues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is exposure to many different aspects of conservation work. I was not relegated to information only pertaining to my role. Colleagues were respectful, communicative, and passtionate about their jobs.

Cons

I do not have any cons to share.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're happy to hear that you are experiencing a variety of learning opportunities and are supported by your colleagues here. We are fortunate to have such dedicated and passionate people that help achieve our mission. If you have any further feedback to share please email us at recruiting@tnc.org.

3.0

Mar 12, 2023

ok

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

consistent revenue that makes employment more stable than many conservation nonprofits

Cons

highly hierarchical, with lack of trust in leadership

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm sorry to hear that your experience has just been okay. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment and I'm sorry to hear that hasn't been your experience. Leadership is committed to listening and improving communication to help us build a culture of trust and connect globally with the help of our Communications team. We are also always seeking new ways to increase transparency and reduce bureaucracy. Our goal is that everyone feels safe and heard. We appreciate your feedback and hope to make TNC a great place to work for everyone. Please contact us at recruiting@tnc.org or please reach out to your HR business partner so that we may hear more about your experience and address your concerns.

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