Events You Will Want To Participate In

Calling for RFP’sWe are seeking to hire a consultant to complete wildlife resource surveys for the Truckee Meadows Restoration Project (TMRP). Proposals are due Friday, May 20th by 5 pm. For more information about applying: Request for Proposals May 5th… Read more

Reminder of Events

  Calling for RFP’sWe are seeking to hire a consultant to complete wildlife resource surveys for the Truckee Meadows Restoration Project (TMRP). Proposals are due Friday, May 20th by 5 pm. For more information about applying: Request for Proposals April… Read more

Donner Basin Assessment – April 25th

Join the Truckee River Watershed Council to learn more about Donner Basin Assessment April 25th, Truckee Donner PUD, 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Donner Lake and its tributaries are a beloved part of our region. But it has a 150-year history… Read more

Reminder of Up Coming Events

April 26th River Friendly Landscaping Workshop Especially designed for Contractors, Landscape Architects and BMP Installers Learn how you can help your clients help the Truckee River watershed through implementation and maintenance of river-friendly landscaping and management of invasive weeds. Join… Read more

Events You Will Not Want To Miss

  River Friendly Landscaping Workshop- April 26th Especially for Contractors, Landscape Architects, BMP Installers Learn how you can help your clients help the Truckee River watershed through implementation and maintenance of river-friendly landscaping and management of invasive weeds. Join us… Read more

Change is in the Air…

Changes seem to be in the air, both with the weather and at the Watershed Council. We are excited to welcome Eben Swain to our team as a Program Manager, in charge of the River Friendly Landscaping, Adopt-A-Stream and some… Read more

Monitoring Prosser Creek

by Heather Tone With the recent storms it’s been great to witness area lakes, reservoirs, rivers and creeks looking full again. I haven’t seen the Truckee River this high in several years and I’m happy there could possibly be lots… Read more

Jumping in to Donner Basin

by Michele Prestowitz, Program Manager Several years ago I went for a morning swim in Donner Lake with a friend. We planned to swim from Dog Beach to “Poop Rock” along the south shore. Despite being an amazing athlete, she… Read more

Environmentally Friendly Ice Melt?

by Heather Tone, Office Manager In Truckee and Tahoe, particularly during snowy winters like this year, it can be hard to avoid using ice melt on slick surfaces. Unfortunately ice melt generally isn’t so great for the environment and our… 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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