Current Nonprofit Employment Opportunities

We are pleased to make connections between nonprofit/philanthropic organizations and our community. Organizations may submit nonprofit employment opportunities here.

Please note: Dates indicated are the date posted to our employment opportunities page, not the closing date of the opportunity. Contact the Community Foundation at info@desmoinesfoundation.org or (515) 883-2626 with questions.

Iowa State University Foundation | Finance Assistant
Date: 2-4-26

This position will provide administrative support including coordinating calendars and travel, preparing documents, processing mail, and other duties.…

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AMOS (A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy) | Summer Internship
Date: 2-2-26 Compensation: $10,000 for 12 weeks

Engage in local politics and practice tools of social change organizing towards AMOS “We the People” Convention including event planning, mobilizing institutional teams, working with the press, etc.…

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Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Chief Financial Officer
Date: 1-29-26 Compensation: $133,000 - $175,000

Provides leadership plus financial, accounting & transactional technical expertise for INHF, a statewide nonprofit conservation organization.…

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Homeward | Community Engagement Coordinator
Date: 1-29-26 Compensation: Range $56,000 - $66,000

Responsible for planning & executing engagement w/ people who have lived expertise in homelessness & housing insecurity. Nurturing community connections. Plan & implement communication and training. …

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Education Specialist
Date: 1-28-26

Deliver educational programming that engages all learners in the Garden’s mission: camp, field trip, tour, workshop, lecture, outreach & garden interpretation.…

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Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation | Part-Time Development Assistant
Date: 1-27-26

Part-Time Development Assistant, Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation…

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Iowa Community Action Association | Executive Director
Date: 1-26-26 Compensation: Starting range: $100,000 - $108,000

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Iowa State University Foundation | Gift Accounting Specialist
Date: 1-23-26

The position's primary function is to process gifts and commitments received by the ISU Foundation. …

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Camp Fire | Camp Director
Date: 1-23-26 Compensation: $40,000-$45,000

Responsible for the operation and oversight of Camp Hantesa, including community user groups, summer camp (day and overnight), and other out-of-school time programs.…

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Catholic Charities | Program Manager, Shelter and Housing
Date: 1-23-26

Responsible for the overall management of the Emergency Family Shelter, including staffing, daily operations, administrative activities, and budget oversight. …

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Catholic Charities | Development Manager
Date: 1-23-26

The Development Manager is responsible for soliciting major gifts, identifying new prospects, and cultivating relationships in support of mission, ministries, programs, and annual operating budget. …

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Grinnell College | Assistant Director of Prospect Research
Date: 1-22-26 Compensation: $53K - $60K/year

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Operations, the Assistant Director for Prospect Research serves as a strategic partner to the College's fundraising team.…

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Grinnell College | Exploratory Adviser
Date: 1-22-26 Compensation: $44K - $50K/year

The Exploratory Adviser plays a critical role in Grinnell’s holistic approach to student success and career development.…

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge | 2026 Field Technician/Biology Internship
Date: 1-22-26 Compensation: $15 per hr

2 interns at Neal Smith NWR support prairie & savanna restoration. Manage invasives, monitor wildlife, collect seeds, manage data, & work with visitor services. Requires use of pesticides.…

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Prairie Rivers of Iowa R C & D | Executive Director
Date: 1-22-26

Exec Dir to oversee staff and finances, fundraising. Email your resume/CV to search@prrcd.org See us at www.prrcd.org Prairie Rivers of Iowa Resource Conservation and Development, Ames, IA …

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Iowa State University Foundation | Development Intern
Date: 1-15-26 Compensation: $15-$17 per hour

Engage and participate in our development officer onboarding and training curriculum, then receive a portfolio of donors to engage with. 20-30 hours per week, no benefits offered.…

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Iowa State University Foundation | Director of Development - Central Major Gifts
Date: 1-15-26

Our development officers work each day to connect donors' philanthropic interests with university priorities. This team will prepare you for a position in one of our fundraising units!…

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Des Moines Street Collective | Executive Director
Date: 1-15-26

The ED is responsible for managing the day to day operations, fundraising and managing strategic relationships, and advancing the mission of the organization…

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Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation | Box Office Attendant
Date: 1-14-26

Responsible for assisting the Box Office Staff in the HSP box office, primarily during evening and weekend events. Includes selling tickets, reconciling sales, and phone or in-person inquiries.…

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Iowa Public Radio | Midwest Newsroom News Fellow
Date: 1-14-26 Compensation: $42,000

The Midwest Newsroom is awarding a 12-month reporting fellowship to cover immigration policy and its impact on individuals and communities.…

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