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 113 reviews)); "great benefits for a non profit" ((in 106 reviews)); "Conservation impact; many great colleagues to learn from; global impact" ((in 59 reviews)); "Wonderful mission and great staff." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great opportunities to meet people" ((in 17 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 30 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 24 reviews)); "It’s easy for bad managers to hide in the bureaucracy here." ((in 12 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

Dec 15, 2022

Great work environment and growth potential

Conservation practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits and culture are fantastic! Work-life balance, mental health, and professional development are strongly emphasized throughout TNC. The projects I work on are so fulfilling as well which improves the overall quality of my work. There also seems to be growth potential with the organization focused on work objectives and future plans throughout the evaluation process. Overall, it has been a great experience and a great company to work for!

Cons

Many positions are remote and require initiative and motivation to complete your tasks. Some people may find it difficult to stay focused.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re so happy to hear that you are enjoying your experience at TNC and doing fulling work toward our mission. Providing a positive work environment with a strong organizational culture is important to us. We appreciate the value you see in our well-being initiative as well as professional development opportunities. It’s great to hear that you are supported in your work-life balance. We’re excited to extend our Nature Fridays pilot which significantly contributed to the well-being and the ability to unplug from work. Thank you for your positive feedback.

5.0

Dec 15, 2022

Very welcoming and management obviously cares about the staff

Conservation technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone that I've meet has been very helpful and friendly. With such a large company, there is a large network of diverse professionals to grow into.

Cons

Due to the nature of the work, some projects require long hours.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We’re so happy to hear that you are enjoying your experience at TNC and feel welcomed. We appreciate your feedback and would like to hear more about your experience and project work. Please contact us at recruiting@tnc.org.

5.0

Dec 15, 2022

Great place to work

Digital specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The staff. Every staff member (all levels) I've come across have been nothing but helpful, sincere and welcoming. - Great onboarding programs that last well into your first year - Great mission, passionate staff and members - Work/Life balance is outstanding: 35 hours work week and Nature Fridays - every other Friday off - Lots of opportunities for training

Cons

This organization is so large, it is hard to know who works where.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying TNC and had a welcoming onboarding experience. It’s great to hear that you feel supported in your work-life balance and career development. Nature Fridays has greatly contributed to work-life balance and overall well-being. We appreciate your feedback and are working towards improving the ways team information is displayed as our organization grows.

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