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.

Above + Beyond Cancer | Marketing & Events Manager
Date: 9-8-26 Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000

This position is critical in coordinating, designing, planning, and implementing all events and marketing efforts for Above + Beyond Cancer.

Iowa State University Foundation | Director of Strategy and Governance Operations
Date: 9-3-26

Provide operational leadership and strategic coordination for the foundation's governance and long-range planning work.

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Executive Assistant
Date: 9-3-26

Provides administrative support to the Community Impact Department (Statewide & Regional) as well as general operations of the Community Foundation.

Iowa State University Foundation | Senior Administrative Governance Coordinator
Date: 9-3-26

Provide administrative support for the Iowa State University Foundation board of directors and board governance committees.

Wellmark YMCA - YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Member Services Coordinator
Date: 8-26-26 Compensation: $18.00-$21.00/hour

This position is responsible for creating a member-focused culture that strives to exceed expectations. The position leads a staff team which serves as the first point of contact with members.

Dorothy's House | Development Director
Date: 8-25-26

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the organization's growth and long-term impact through strategic fundraising and development.

YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Program Coordinator - Out-of-School Time
Date: 8-25-26 Compensation: $18.00-$21.00/hour

This position manages After School & Summer Time programming. It is responsible for the program, the integration into the school, and creating an environment of partnership with the school.

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Charitable Giving Coordinator
Date: 8-24-26

Ensures current and prospective fund holders receive a personal approach to philanthropy through outstanding customer service.

Community Support Advocates | PT Volunteer & Events Coordinator
Date: 8-24-26 Compensation: $16.50- $18.00/hour

CSA is seeking an energetic, highly organized, and people-oriented Volunteer & Events Coordinator to help bring our community engagement efforts to life.

Iowa State University Foundation | Senior Data Engineer
Date: 8-20-26

Key contributor to the foundation's modern data environment by turning information into reliable, well-organized data for reporting, engagement, and more.

Healthy Birth Day, Inc. | Project Coordinator
Date: 8-20-26

Supports the successful implementation of Healthy Birth Day, Inc. partnership initiatives by coordinating outreach activities, project deliverables, and reporting efforts.

Ankeny Art Center | Executive Director
Date: 8-18-26

The Ankeny Art Center is seeking a new Executive Director to lead our organization through its next phase of growth, including expanded programming and plans for a future facility expansion.

Full Circle Recovery | Director of Development
Date: 8-17-26

Seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Director of Development with a passion for recovery to build our fundraising program and grow sustainable, unrestricted revenue.

Iowa State University Foundation | Gift Accounting Coordinator
Date: 8-17-26

Process cash and non-cash gifts and commitments received by the Iowa State University Foundation.

Iowa State University Foundation | Communications Specialist
Date: 8-17-26

Provide administrative and project support for the communications team.

Anawim Housing | Property Manager
Date: 8-14-26

This position will require travel between various properties to collect rent, monitor tenant ledgers, conduct unit inspections, lease enforcement and maintain a positive tenant community.

Anawim Housing | Program Manager
Date: 8-14-26

Provides case management/housing services to homeless individuals with a serious mental illness, chronic substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, fleeing domestic violence, medically fragile or dual diagnosis.

Practical Farmers of Iowa | Marketing and Communications Director
Date: 8-6-26 Compensation: $86,000-$105,000

The communications and marketing director will guide PFI’s the department's efforts to strengthen relationships, amplify our mission and inspire engagement across our community and beyond.

Children's Cancer Connection | Hospital & Youth Program Specialist
Date: 7-30-26

This position is responsible for managing CCC’s hospital-based programs as well as in-house youth and teen programs at our office, including recruitment & management of all day-program volunteers.

Morningside University | Adjunct Instructors – Rosen School of Business
Date: 7-10-26

Morningside’s Rosen School of Business is establishing an adjunct pool of experienced practitioners & passionate instructors to teach undergrad & MBA-level courses. Remote/hybrid teaching is possible.

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