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About The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.

This page contains information that allows a close look at the inner workings of The Nature Conservancy. For more information, please contact us at (800) 628-6860 or ask us a question online.

Our Mission

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Why We're Successful

• We work closely with partners, corporations, indigenous people and traditional communities all over the world, and people like you.
• We have a science-based plan that achieves tangible results all over the world.
• We use a non-confrontational, collaborative approach.
• We continually strive to exercise integrity beyond reproach and to operate openly and transparently as we pursue our mission.

Demonstrating Our Accountability

As a charity, The Nature Conservancy holds itself accountable to its members, the public and to all those who have a stake in preserving our precious natural resources.

The Nature Conservancy is highly rated by charity watchdog organizations:

• The Nature Conservancy meets all of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability.
• The American Institute of Philanthropy has awarded The Nature Conservancy an "A-" rating.
• The Nature Conservancy's strong performance is recognized by Charity Navigator as exceeding or meeting industry standards.
• The Nature Conservancy rates as the most trusted organization in a recent poll by Harris Interactive^®, as reported by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
• Forbes magazine rated The Nature Conservancy's fundraising efficiency at 88% in its annual survey of the largest U.S. charities.

Fast Facts About The Nature Conservancy

• The Nature Conservancy was founded in 1951.
• The Nature Conservancy works in all 50 states and more than 30 countries.
• The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of river around the world.
• The Nature Conservancy operates more than 100 marine conservation projects in 21 countries and 22 US states.
• The Nature Conservancy has about 1 million members and supporters.
• The Nature Conservancy has more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers supporting our on-the-ground conservation work.
• The Nature Conservancy has more than 1,500 volunteer board members advising our U.S. state and international country programs.
• The Nature Conservancy has 3,200 employees, 720 of whom are scientists.
• More Nature Conservancy facts and figures.

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