23rd Annual Truckee River Day and Fair

By Michele Prestowitz, Program Manager Calling all nature-lovers! Join us for Truckee River Day, Sunday October 14th! Put on some sturdy boots, dig out your work gloves, and grab some friends. Together we will work to restore the Truckee River,… Read more

RFQ for NEPA: One goal. Multiple parts.

By: Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Our work is scientific: assessing and monitoring the biology, geology, and hydrology of a site. It’s also managerial: coordinating agencies, consultants and contractors. It’s funding: finding grants, foundations and donors. Finally, it’s educational: alerting people… Read more

Restoring the invisible watershed

By: Matt Freitas, Program Manager   Take a drive from Truckee towards Brockway Summit—what sticks with you? The wide expanses of Martis Valley? Long vistas of the Sierra crest? Did you know you drove through a historic wetland as soon… Read more

Bringing back Truckee’s urban wetlands

We’re on it! By Matt Freitas, Program Manager For more than 20 years, the Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC) has led hundreds of restoration projects to reverse land-use impacts and restore function to our wetlands and streams. Year by year,… Read more

WE'RE HIRING: Lead Philanthropy. Advance Watershed Resilience.

Development Director – Truckee River Watershed Council (Full description linked here)
Location: 
Truckee, CA
Salary:
 $105,000–$125,000 + benefits

The Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC) seeks an experienced Development Director to lead our philanthropic strategy and strengthen long-term funding for watershed restoration across the region.

This senior role is ideal for a proven fundraising leader who excels in major gifts, donor strategy, and board partnership, and who is ready to help shape the next phase of TRWC’s organizational growth. 

About TRWC
TRWC is a trusted regional nonprofit dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and restoring the Truckee River watershed. Our work strengthens forests, meadows, and aquatic habitat to improve wildfire resilience, water quality, and long-term ecological health. 

With an $8M+ annual budget and a strong reputation among public agencies, funders, and community partners, TRWC is entering an exciting new chapter of organizational growth and philanthropic expansion.

What You’ll Lead

What We’re Looking For

Compensation & Location 

To Apply 

Send a single PDF (cover letter, resume, three professional references) to: mprestowitz@truckeeriverwc.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by March 25.

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