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.

Hope Ministries | Part-Time Men's Intake Coordinator
Date: 4-28-25 Compensation: $14-16/Hr

Focus on customer service, safety and security, and clerical duties.

Iowa State University Foundation | Executive Director of Development - Principal and Leadership Gifts
Date: 4-25-25

Plan and develop fundraising strategy to strengthen the pipeline and enhance activity within the leadership gifts segment.

CultureALL Inc | Fundraiser - Major Gifts Division
Date: 4-23-25 Compensation: $70,000 to $80,000

Build and manage a portfolio of 50+ major-gift donors.

Des Moines Art Center | Associate Registrar
Date: 4-22-25 Compensation: $47,531-51,913/year

The Associate Registrar assists in the care of all permanent collections, with emphasis on overseeing the care and management of the time-based media collection.

Iowa Safe Schools | Executive Director
Date: 4-22-25 Compensation: $85,000-$105,000

Iowa Safe Schools is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization in its mission to create safe and inclusive educational environments for LGBTQ+ youth in Iowa.

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Community Connector
Date: 4-22-25

This individual will engage in strategic outreach, build and sustain relationships, and foster collaboration with those committed to helping achieve homeownership.

Grinnell College | Assistant Controller
Date: 4-21-25 Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000

This key role oversees a range of accounting functions, including account reconciliation, financial reporting, tax compliance, and other regulatory obligations specific to higher education.

Willkie House | Executive Director
Date: 4-14-25 Compensation: $75,000-$85,000

Click the link to learn how you can help develop character and esteem in young people at the Willkie House through the promotion of academics, social skill building, health, and recreation.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa | House Associate
Date: 4-11-25

The House Services Associate works collaboratively with the House Manager to facilitate the day-to-day operations of RMHCCI.

Hope Ministries | Part-Time Cook
Date: 4-8-25 Compensation: $15/hr

Prepare nutritional, well-balanced family meals, and to maintain proper cleanliness of kitchen, dining and food storage areas

Hope Ministries | Live-in Housing Supervisor
Date: 4-8-25 Compensation: $7.25/hour plus free rent

Rresponsible for assessing and communicating the day-to-day operations of Hope Ministries Supportive Housing property, including maintenance needs, cleanliness, security, and resident relations.

Children & Family Urban Movement (CFUM) | Youth Development Specialist
Date: 4-8-25

Youth Development Specialists work in collaboration with team members to ensure children are supported academically and emotionally during the school year so they are well prepared for success.

Children & Family Urban Movement (CFUM) | Youth Development Specialist
Date: 4-8-25

Youth Development Specialists work in collaboration with team members to ensure children are supported academically and emotionally during the school year so they are well prepared for success.

Children & Family Urban Movement (CFUM) | Youth Development Specialist
Date: 4-8-25

Youth Development Specialists work in collaboration with team members to ensure children are supported academically and emotionally during the school year so they are well prepared for success.

Children & Family Urban Movement (CFUM) | Youth Development Specialist
Date: 4-8-25

Youth Development Specialists work in collaboration with team members to ensure children are supported academically and emotionally during the school year so they are well prepared for success.

Dowling Catholic High School | Alumni Relations Manager
Date: 4-3-25

Executes strategies to grow an active alumni community eager to donate time, treasure and talent to foster a strong alumni network that supports Dowling Catholic’s mission and goals.

Dowling Catholic High School | Advancement Operations Manager
Date: 4-3-25

Manages Advancement operations to support fundraising goals. Maintains CRM donor database, processes gifts, tracks renewals, handles acknowledgments, and researches new prospects.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Assistant/Associate Director Alumni Relations
Date: 3-27-25 Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience.

Join Our Team! Des Moines University seeks an Assistant or Associate Director of Alumni Relations to foster connections, engage alumni, and support our mission. Apply today!

Iowa State University Foundation | HR Assistant & Receptionist (Part Time)
Date: 3-26-25 Compensation: $19/hour plus benefits

Serve as afternoon receptionist for the ISU Foundation and provide administrative support to the HR team.

Anawim Housing | Senior Staff Accountant
Date: 3-20-25

Analysis of financial activity, account reconciliation, and financial statement/journal entry preparation for the portfolio of low income and market rate properties.

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