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.

Waukee YMCA - YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Aquatics Program Director
Date: 6-27-25 Compensation: $41,000-$46,000/annualized

This position is responsible for developing, organizing and implementing aquatic programs and maintaining a safe, hazard-free aquatics environment. …

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Children's Cancer Connection | Development Manager
Date: 6-27-25 Compensation: $58,000-$65,000

The Development Manager supports the mission of CCC by building networks of funders in Iowa, meeting with prospective donors, and deepening relationships current donors.…

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Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Executive Assistant
Date: 6-26-25

This position is responsible for schedule management, meeting preparation and documentation, committee support and general duties.…

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Lead DSM | Operations Manager
Date: 6-23-25 Compensation: 50,000 - 60,000 per year

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Lead DSM, ensuring efficient and effective execution of program plans, events, donor management, and budget.…

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Healthy Birth Day, Inc. | State Expansion Project Administrator
Date: 6-23-25

Manages strategic expansion initiatives in multiple states, coordinating toolkits and outreach campaigns, and maintaining strong relationships with community partners. …

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Iowa State University Foundation | Director of Development - Central Major Gifts
Date: 6-17-25

Major gift officers on this team will be trained and provided with experiences to prepare them for major gift officer positions in fundraising units as they become available.…

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Wings of Refuge | Development Director
Date: 6-16-25

The Development Director is responsible for all fundraising, donor relation management, and grant writing. Lead the development team.…

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Wings of Refuge | Executive Director
Date: 6-16-25

The Executive Director leads strategy, development, operations, ensuring mission alignment through planning, collaboration, and accountability.…

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Private Events Manager
Date: 6-12-25

Oversees selling & managing private events at the Garden, maintains sales pipeline related to rentals, coordinates with food & beverage vendors, & plans facility logistics for Garden-hosted events.…

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EveryStep | Foundation Coordinator
Date: 6-10-25

Coordinating fundraising solicitations, leveraging corporate volunteers and EveryStep’s Young Professional Group, assisting with donor recognition, stewardship, and communicating with family members. …

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Whiterock Conservancy | Conservation Easement Coordinator
Date: 6-9-25

The Conservation Easement Coordinator assists with the planning of the easement program and the day-to-day activities of a multi-faceted land stewardship program for natural resource management.…

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Self-Help International | International Programs & Grants Manager
Date: 6-7-25

The International Programs & Grants Manager provides strategic leadership in program design, monitoring and evaluation, and fund development to strengthen our mission to alleviate hunger.…

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Wallace Centers of Iowa | Development Director
Date: 6-6-25 Compensation: $60,000-$70,000

The Wallace Centers of Iowa (WCI) is seeking a Development Director to drive the strategy for philanthropic activities to carry on the Wallace family legacy of connecting food, land and people. …

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Iowa Abortion Access Fund | Executive Director
Date: 5-31-25 Compensation: 70,000 - 75,000

The Executive Director position will lead fundraising efforts and guide outreach activities for IAAF. The primary role of this job is to fundraise for IAAF, which works as a mutual aid organization. …

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Hope Ministries | Men's Intake Coordinator
Date: 5-22-25 Compensation: $14-$16/hr

This position is focused on customer service, safety and security, along with a variety of clerical duties, all of which offer help and hope to those who come through our doors.…

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Hope Ministries | Men's Intake Coordinator
Date: 5-22-25 Compensation: $14-$16/hr

This position is focused on customer service, safety and security, along with a variety of clerical duties, all of which offer help and hope to those who come through our doors.…

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Ankeny First United Methodist Church | Teacher at Bright Beginnings Preschool
Date: 5-21-25 Compensation: $13,222 - $26,000

We are seeking Preschool Teachers who are passionate about children, grounded in faith, and enthusiastic about creating a positive and engaging early learning environment. …

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Ankeny First United Methodist Church | Director of Bright Beginnings Preschool
Date: 5-21-25 Compensation: $20,000 - $32,000

We're looking for a passionate, nurturing, and faith-rooted Preschool Director to help shape a new chapter in our 60+ year legacy.…

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Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa | Director of Development
Date: 5-20-25

Supports planned giving efforts on behalf of Catholics in SW Iowa. Must have 3+ years of in fundraising and/or planned giving. Strong Catholic values. Excellent communication skills. …

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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Grants Administrator
Date: 5-14-25 Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000

Join DMU as a Grants Manager and help drive impactful research, support faculty, and shape the future of medicine and health sciences.…

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