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 | 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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Wellmark YMCA - YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Associate Branch Executive
Date: 1-15-26 Compensation: $60,000-$66,000

This position oversees assigned areas of the Wellmark YMCA, which includes budget, staff development, membership, marketing, programs, and facilities.…

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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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United Way of Central Iowa | Contractor, Oral Health Iowa Coordinator
Date: 1-13-26

Coordinator for Oral Health Iowa, a coalition focused on impacting oral health of Iowans. This is a part-time opportunity for a 6-month contract with possible extension. …

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LifeServe Blood Center | Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator
Date: 1-13-26

Hiring a PR & Marketing Coordinator near Johnston, IA. Drive campaigns for blood donation visibility, partner with stakeholders, and support drives. Hybrid after training. Join our mission today!…

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Freedom Blend Coffee | Operations Manager
Date: 1-12-26

Oversees daily café operations, systems, and supervisors, ensuring quality, efficiency, and mission alignment while supporting staff development in a mission-driven coffee business. …

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Iowa 4-H Foundation | Development Officer
Date: 1-6-26 Compensation: $55,000-$75,000

Primary areas of responsibility include solicitation and stewardship of mid-level gift donors and event sponsors. …

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Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Accounting Associate
Date: 1-5-26

Responsible for maintaining, monitoring and reporting financial and accounting information through day-to-day processing of contributions, accounts & pledge receivable and monthly reconciliations.…

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HRJ Consulting | Program Associate
Date: 1-5-26 Compensation: $65,000-$75,000

The Program Associate will contribute to all aspects of the grantmaking cycle and programmatic and departmental activities in both geographies. …

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Healthy Birth Day, Inc | Development Associate
Date: 12-29-25

Oversee several aspects of fundraising programs with individual donors.…

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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.…

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

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

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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.…

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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.…

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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. …

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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. …

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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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