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 117 reviews)); "great benefits for a non profit" ((in 106 reviews)); "Conservation impact; many great colleagues to learn from; global impact" ((in 59 reviews)); "Generally good work/life balance (especially compared to other employers) and willing to talk about what employees need." ((in 38 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)); "Tout a 7 hour work day which I guess is supposed to balance the low salaries." ((in 24 reviews)); "The organization refuses to address poor management." ((in 23 reviews)); "It’s easy for bad managers to hide in the bureaucracy here." ((in 14 reviews)); "Would work here forever if there was better upward mobility." ((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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (869 reviews)

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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

Dec 19, 2022

Great Organization - Department Dependent

Specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The organization as a whole takes care of their employees. They extended their condensed work week schedule indefinitely, which allows employees to take off every other Friday. Great benefits, great cause, great conservation projects!

Cons

Depending on the department - you may not be able to grow in your position and get a promotion. I have been told before that "sometimes there is no growth for your position", which is very discouraging, especially when you want to stay for the organization's mission.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re thrilled to hear that you feel supported at TNC while supporting our mission. I was very excited to see our Nature Friday pilot extend. It noticeably contributed to people's well-being and the ability to unplug from work. We have recruiting policies in place to ensure a culture that’s committed to promoting from within. It’s important to us as an organization that our employees have sufficient time acknowledge of opportunities. We also recognize that for some, a variety of roles across divisions are as impactful as a traditional linear approach. We appreciate your input and understand how that can be discouraging. We are looking forward to the work that our Learning and Development team is doing to create career pathways. We would love to hear about your experience and look forward to hearing how you feel about the progress in this area. Please contact us at recruiting@tnc.org.

2.0

Aug 23, 2022

Mission Drift towards social justice

Scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You actually do conservation - not just talk about it

Cons

Mission is drifting away from conservation and into social justice. It is becoming more difficult to stay focused on "saving the world" with all the disctractions.

The Nature Conservancy Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the work you do. We are known for our strong mission and unique set of values. We're dedicated to creating a positive workplace culture where both people and nature thrive. Please feel free to contact us at recruiting@tnc.org with any additional feedback. providing an environment with a strong organizational culture. We truly value our people and understand that they are the heart of our work. During this time of growth, TNC has launched a, Living our Values initiative and we are all dedicated to upholding a workplace culture where both people and nature thrive. Please feel fee to reach out with any additional feedback at recruiting@tnc.org!

3.0

Sep 19, 2021

Great Mission, Good People, Too Much Bureaucracy

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to contribute to a compelling mission while working with amazing colleagues.

Cons

While the organization has experienced significant growth, the overall organizational structure hasn't adjusted. As a result, the organization is riddled with excessive layers of bureaucracy, sleepy senior management, and disconnected executive leadership.

The Nature Conservancy Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. TNC has experienced many changes and we’re so fortunate to have people like you who are passionate about our mission. As we embrace changes, Leadership acknowledges that they must embody our values in everyday actions and hold each other accountable. We appreciate this feedback. We are working hard in this area due to the learning of our Living our Values work. We’d love to hear additional feedback and discuss ways to improve. Please email us at recruiting@tnc.org.

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