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Donate to The Nature Conservancy Help us protect the most vital habitats on Earth. By giving an online donation, you provide essential funding for priority conservation initiatives that need the most support. The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible. Charity Navigator The Nature Conservancy's strong performance is recognized by Charity Navigator as exceeding or meeting industry standards. BBB Wise Giving Alliance The Conservancy is a BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charity—-meaning that we meet all of the alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability. Complying with Ethical Guidelines The Nature Conservancy complies with the Ethical Guidelines for Fundraising and Other Nonprofit Communications set forth by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA).

In 2007, Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator, rated The Nature Conservancy as a high performing charity.

This high rating was awarded because the Conservancy exceeds industry standards and outperformed other public charities and many other environmental charities in terms of efficiency, capacity, and financial health.

The Conservancy also received superlative ratings from many other charity watchdog organizations, including the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance and the American Institute of Philanthropy.

These ratings underscored our leadership as an international conservation organization and a responsible charity. Feel confident that your donation to the Conservancy will make a difference and help us protect the Last Great Places on Earth.

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The Conservancy is the leading environmental organization helping to protect the most ecologically important lands and waters around the world for nature and people.

We work in habitats from coral reefs to rainforests, from great rivers to vast grasslands, in all 50 United States and in more than 30 countries.

And Charity Navigator’s high rating reflected the Conservancy’s commitment to devote as much of every dollar as possible to that mission.

But your support is crucial. Please consider giving to the Conservancy in one of these easy ways:

• Become a member. You’ll be welcomed into a family of dedicated individuals committed to saving the Last Great Places on Earth. And you’ll receive great benefits such as a subscription to the award-winning Nature Conservancy magazine!
• Give a gift membership. Delight your loved ones and share your passion for environmental conservation with this perfect gift.
• Adopt an Acre®. Help protect the rainforest of the Rift Valley in Kenya and Tanzania — one of the most biologically important places in the world.
• Rescue the Reef®. Support this pioneering program in marine conservation, which aims to boost the health and long-term viability of coral reefs — which provide critical habitat for ocean life.