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

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

869 reviews

3.0

Jan 2, 2025

Experience Will Depend on Your Team

Business operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large organization with apple opportunity to develop a career supporting conservation. Mentorship programs exist and cross training opportunities exist, but you must seek them out yourself.

Cons

Work experience is highly dependent on the quality of your manager. Managerial training is minimal and management of direct reports is often treated as a "perk" for long time service with TNC rather than a need of the organization or the skills of the individual managing staff. This results in many middle management positions that are not needed and managers who are not prepared for or suited to their responsibilities to lead teams. Most are performers of a given expertise (like sales or operations) and as such are still expected to perform such tasks while managing a team. This can often result in managerial responsibilities and staff development coming second to completing more familiar, defined projects with deadlines.

3.0

Feb 19, 2023

Overrated employer with a big reputation

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Nature Conservancy runs highly functionally and compensates employees very well. In addition, there are many opportunities for career advancement, albeit sometimes unclear ones. Many very bright people who complete their job well. The work of TNC is significant and impactful.

Cons

To me work life balance seemed strained. All of my team members were signing off late and stressed out. Moreover, the team leads set an intense culture of perfectionism and micro management. Throughout the organization there was a general sentiment of protection of reputation at all costs. There was no leadership from the top on equity. Internal communication was frequently disjointed and unclear.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at TNC. We appreciate the value you saw in our professional development opportunities and benefits package. We strive to create a positive work environment that allows you to grow and learn in your career. I’m really sorry to hear that you weren’t supported in your work-life balance and faced these challenges on your immediate team. We all need a focused and manageable workload. We are taking the initiative to address this concern with the help of Nature Friday and our Operational Excellence Initiative. Our Internal Communications team is always working towards ways to strengthen communication and ways to bridge the gap. We would like to hear more about your experience and ways to improve. Please contact us at recruiting@tnc.org.

1.0

Jun 30, 2022

Poor Practices and Management

It manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great benefits -Work/life balance -Good compensation

Cons

-Management does not communicate well -Unfriendly staff and employees -Unclear direction and goals -Severely limited career opportunities/promotions -Long onboarding and training

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace where our employees feel valued and respected. I am saddened to hear about your experience. Please contact us at recruiting@tnc.org so we can hear more about experience and ways to improve.

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