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

• The Board's Charter of Governance Responsibilities
• Bylaws of The Nature Conservancy and Summary Articles of Incorporation
• Our Values and Code of Conduct
• Conflict of Interest Policy and Standard Operating Procedure
• Reporting Suspected Violations of Law - "Whistleblower" Policy
• Former Board Members
• Former Conservancy Presidents

Governance News & Views

• Statement by President and CEO Mark Tercek February 2009

• 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

Meeting Schedule
2010	2011	2012
January 28-29 April 15-16 October 21-22	February 3-4 June 16-17 October 13-14	February 2-3 June 14-15 October 11-12
2013	2014	2015
February 7-8 June 13-14 October 10-11	February 6-7 June 12-13 October 9-10	February 5-6 June 11-12 October 8-9

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.