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.

Grinnell College | 3D Art Technical Assistant
Date: 12-23-25

The 3D Art Tech Asst provides health, safety, and technical support to the Dept of Art’s studio art major. Primary oversight responsibility: ceramic & sculpture studio, wood & metal-shop.

Iowa State University Foundation | Senior Communications Project Coordinator
Date: 12-23-25

Provide project and software management and administrative support for the communications team.

Iowa State University Foundation | Assistant/Associate Director of Events
Date: 12-22-25

Designing and executing impactful events that strengthen donor relationships and advance the university's philanthropic mission.

YMCA of Greater Des Moines - Waukee Family YMCA | Member Services Coordinator
Date: 12-22-25 Compensation: $18.00-$20.00 / hour

This position is responsible for creating a positive, relationship building, member-focused culture. This position leads a staff team which is the first connection with members and guests.

Easterseals Iowa | Developmemt Coordinator
Date: 12-17-25

Drive our Growth as a Development Coordinator with Easterseals Iowa! In this position, you will be a dynamic force driving our organization’s success!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa | Program Specialist
Date: 12-15-25

The P.S. oversees the implementation of BGCA & other approved programs as well as the design & evaluation of locally designed programs targeted primary for school age children &/or teens.

Meals from the Heartland | Director of Development
Date: 12-15-25 Compensation: $85,000-$95,000 Annually

Leads overall fundraising, manages grants & CRM, builds community partnerships, coaches development team, and collaborates organization‑wide to meet philanthropic goals.

Iowa State University Foundation | Senior Director of Gift Accounting
Date: 12-15-25

Serve as the unit lead for all daily gift accounting functions - processing, receipting, and reporting of gifts, manage IRS regulations, etc. Supervise team.

CultureALL | Operations Administrator
Date: 12-11-25

CultureALL is seeking a team member to perform administrative, accounting and clerical tasks related to the overall operations of the organization, working closely with staff and the Board.

CultureALL | Fundraiser - Development Officer
Date: 12-11-25

Your goal is to achieve 50% of CultureALL’s revenue by establishing relationships with key donors through grant writing/reporting, capital campaigns, planned giving, and event fundraising.

World Food Prize Foundation | Coordinator I, Global Youth Programs & Partnerships
Date: 12-10-25 Compensation: $40,000-$50,000+ Commensurate with Professional Experience

The role provides operational and administrative support of the Foundation’s Youth Programs across the U.S. and globally, with a focus on Youth Institutes.

Catholic Charities | Shelter Coordiantor
Date: 12-9-25

The Shelter Coordinator leads the day-to-day management and operations of the Emergency Family Shelter. This position contributes to the health, safety, and welfare of shelter residents and staff.

Meals from the Heartland | Operations Director
Date: 12-9-25 Compensation: 80K-90K Annually

Join a team feeding the world. Meals from the Heartland has shared 270M meals and seeks mission-driven leaders who believe in empowering people to save starving children.

Iowa State University Foundation | Senior Estates Accounting Coordinator
Date: 12-4-25

Manage deceased donor estates in probate, manage process of recording planned gift commitments, and documenting and correspondence related to gifts-in-kind.

Catholic Charities | Development Manager
Date: 12-4-25

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

ASAP, the After School Arts Program | Development & Marketing Communications Manager
Date: 12-3-25 Compensation: $60–68K annually

This newly created position will lead efforts to sustain an impactful, award-winning arts education organization and its vibrant programming for youth.

Grinnell College | Creative Production Designer
Date: 12-2-25 Compensation: $70K - $80K/year

Within a highly collaborative team environment, this role drives creative strategy and guides the production of a wide variety of creative design projects, from concept to completion.

Grinnell College | Staff Grant Accountant
Date: 11-23-25 Compensation: $58 - $65 k per year

Work in partnership with the Corporate Foundation and Government Relations Office, Financial Aid, faculty and other principal investigators, to maintain compliance and financial reporting.

Grinnell College | Post Baccalaureate Community Partnerships
Date: 11-23-25 Compensation: $19/hr

This role will help bring to life and tell the story of the college’s external partnerships and focus on the new programming initiatives in the new Weingart Civic Innovation Pavilion.

Habitat for Humanity of Iowa | Finance Assistant (part time)
Date: 11-18-25 Compensation: $22-25/hour

Supports the Finance & Operations Manager and Housing Programs Team. This role combines bookkeeping, document processing, and administrative support to help advance affordable housing initiatives.

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