Good To The Last Drop

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Did you get a letter from your water supplier on emergency drought regulations? Most, if not all, suppliers are restricting watering of landscaping to one to two days a week. The watering limits come from… Read more

Keep Donner Lake Blue?

by Phoenix Anthony, Office Manager Often in the shadow of iconic Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake has finally gotten the recognition and support that it deserves. Beginning in 2014, watercraft inspections are now mandatory before launching into the lake. The Truckee… Read more

Johnson Canyon- Restoration In Action!

by Beth Christman, Director of Restoration Programs The Truckee River Watershed Council, in partnership with the Truckee Donner Land Trust, is implementing restoration work in Johnson Canyon (formerly known as Negro Canyon). Heavy equipment work on the project begins Monday,… Read more

Update: What Happened in Our Watershed Last Thursday?

by Phoenix Anthony, Office Manager Last Thursday night August 7th around 8:00 p.m., the town was in full swing as the hustle and bustle of Truckee Thursdays brought together both residents and tourists alike. Throughout the event, ominous clouds released… Read more

This Is Ours

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Yesterday evening on my street, a man was running along with a bottle of water. I was stunned to see him drain the bottle and throw it into the willows that line the road. I… Read more

The Obstacle is the Path

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Sometimes Jeannette Halderman and I get discouraged because of a tough challenge or obstacle in the way of a restoration project. But a shift in mindset from a Zen proverb can change the perspective: “The… Read more

Collecting – and then Connecting – the Dots

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Why do we spend so much time collecting dots of data on water quality? Why collect all these dots: observations about stream side conditions, dissolved oxygen and ph tests, turbidity and sediment samples? Because we… 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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