River-Friendly Landscaping In Action

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager When homeowners Dot and Paul Ingels moved to Donner Lake, they knew they wanted to protect the house’s foundation from already-evident erosion and create a more usable space in their backyard. They just weren’t quite… Read more

Middle Martis Wetlands Restoration Design – RFP

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager The Truckee River Watershed Council seeks to hire a consultant to complete a restoration design plan for the Middle Martis Creek Wetlands Restoration Project. Prior to the construction of Brockway road (now Highway 267) in… Read more

Elizabethtown Meadow Restoration – RFP

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager We want to let you know about an open RFP from our partner, Truckee Donner Land Trust (Land Trust): The Truckee Donner Land Trust (Land Trust) seeks to hire a consultant to complete a restoration… Read more

River-Friendly Landscaping Rebates of up to $ 1000 Available

by Andy Otto, Director of Restoration Programs Spring is here and River-Friendly Landscaping site evaluations have started! The program is completely voluntary. River-Friendly Landscaping improves water quality by assisting homeowners in voluntarily reducing or preventing soil erosion. The program covers… Read more

Thank you for a great Snapshot Day!

by Andy Otto, Program Director 2013 marks the 13th year of Snapshot Day in the Lake Tahoe watershed. On May 11th, hundreds of volunteers came out to join us across the Tahoe Basin and Truckee River watershed for a morning… Read more

Adopt a Stream & Snapshot Day

by Andy Otto, Director of Restoration Programs Spring is in the air and Adopt a Stream water quality monitoring season is just around the corner… Here are the monitoring dates for this year: May 11, 2013 – Snapshot Day* June… Read more

Negro Canyon Restoration Design – RFP

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager 4/16/13 Update for Prospective Bidders: Please see Addendum No. 1 (dated 4/16/13) [link removed] to the original Negro Canyon Restoration Design Request for Proposals dated 4/2/13. This addendum revises section 3.3 Project Cost. The Truckee… 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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