Career Opportunities
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues. We're simply better together.
If you share this commitment to community, consider joining our team.
Vice President of Administration
The Vice President of Administration is responsible for the management and oversight of the Community Foundation’s administrative, operational, human resources, facilities, technology and risk management functions. This position ensures that internal systems, processes and vendor relationships support the mission and strategic goals of the Community Foundation.
Learn more about this position. Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three references to Chelsy Foy at foy@desmoinesfoundation.org.
Pillars of Purpose
At the heart of all we do is the belief we are truly better together. This is more than a tagline we’ve become known for; it frames the internal culture we have built and embrace. The staff team of the Community Foundation created the Pillars of Purpose to outline the commitment we have toward each other, our community and the Community Foundation.
- We believe our mission matters. The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together. Every person, role, function and task make our mission work.
- We work better together. We value collaboration, diverse perspectives and open communication. We invest in, value and care for each other.
- We own it. We take pride in and responsibility for our role, each other and our home.
- We lean forward. We give and take space to learn, innovate, lead and inspire.