Board of Directors

Composed of not less than nine nor more than twenty-five members, the Board is a diverse group of leaders who bring a variety of talents, experiences and expertise to the governance of the Conservancy. The Board holds ultimate legal and fiduciary responsibility for Conservancy operations.

Board Committees

The work of the Board is primarily done through the committees, with committees making recommendation to the full Board for approval. Conservation and strategic issues (such as conservation strategies, marketing, philanthropy, and policy) are managed by the full Board.

Governance Links

• Charter of Governance Responsibilities
• Conflict of Interest Policy and Standard Operating Procedure
• Whistleblower Policy
• Bylaws of The Nature Conservancy and Summary Articles of Incorporation
• Former Board Members
• Former Conservancy Presidents

Governance News & Views

• The Nature Conservancy Announces New Board Chairman October, 2008

• The Conservancy Names Mark Tercek President and CEO May, 2008

• The Conservancy elects Cristián Samper to the Board of Directors April, 2008

Advisory Councils

• Science Council
• Trustee Council
• International Leadership Council

Demonstrating Strong Governance, Accountability and Transparency

• As a charity, The Nature Conservancy holds itself accountable to its members, the public and all creatures that have a stake in the preservation of the world’s natural resources.
• The Conservancy is a BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charity—-meaning that we meet all of the alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability.
• The Nature Conservancy complies with the Ethical Guidelines for Fundraising and Other Nonprofit Communications set forth by the Direct Marketing Association.
• The American Institute of Philanthropy has awarded The Nature Conservancy an "A-" rating.
• The Nature Conservancy rates as the most trusted organization in a recent poll by Harris Interactive^®, as reported by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
• The Nature Conservancy's strong performance is recognized by Charity Navigator as exceeding industry standards.
• Forbes magazine rated The Nature Conservancy's fundraising efficiency at 88% in its annual survey of the largest U.S. charities.

Meeting Schedule

2009

2010

2011

January 29-30
April 16-17
July 16-17
October 15-16

January 28-29
April 15-16
July 15-16
October 21-22

January 27-28
April 14-15
July 14-15
October 20-21