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.

Wellmark YMCA | Aquatic Events Director
Date: 10-7-24 Compensation: $56,000-$62,000/yearly

This position will assist in development of a plan to reimagine the delivery of aquatic events along with promotion of the center, event planning & delivery, and management of areas related to events.

Iowa State University Foundation | Salesforce Developer
Date: 10-2-24

Maintain/enhance the website and community portal built on Salesforce Experience Cloud, assist with ongoing development of our Salesforce instance, deliver enhancements, and provide 1st tier support.

ChildServe | Laundry Assistant
Date: 9-30-24 Compensation: $14-15/hour

As a Laundry Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring clean, sanitary and attractive linens and clothing for the children and young adults we serve.

ChildServe | Staff Accountant
Date: 9-30-24 Compensation: 55K

This team member will be responsible for analyzing financial activity, account reconciliation activities, and assisting with financial reporting for the organization.

ChildServe | Employee Relations Specialist II
Date: 9-30-24 Compensation: 65-75K

This team member will partner with, support and provide guidance to employees and leaders.

Catholic Charities | Development Manager
Date: 9-27-24

The Development Manager will solicit major gifts, identify new prospects, and cultivate relationships in support of Catholic Charities’ mission, ministries, programs, and annual operating budget.

YMCA of Greater Des Moines - Wellmark YMCA | Aquatics Coordinator
Date: 9-27-24 Compensation: $16.75-$20.00/hour

This position is responsible for leadership for the aquatics facility, lifeguards, and programs. This position supervises staff and may manage community and vendor agreements and relationships.

YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Association Development Manager
Date: 9-27-24 Compensation: $57,000-$62,000

This position is responsible for day-to-day management, organization, and implementation of the annual fund strategy for entry & mid-level individual giving programs, and for association’s CRM.

Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa | Administrative Assistant
Date: 9-25-24 Compensation: Hourly

Provide admin support, ensure efficient operation of office, manage and organize files, arrange appointments and meetings, answer phone and emails from fund holders.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa | Weekend Manager
Date: 9-25-24

Weekend House Manager is a part-time position that manages the weekend and/or evening operations of RMHCCI, collaborating with guests and families with care and compassion and overseeing the facility.

Hope Ministries | Intake Coordinator
Date: 9-25-24 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.

Orchard Place | Grants Manager
Date: 9-24-24

The Grants Manager is responsible for identifying and soliciting grant-based funding for Orchard Place initiatives, ensuring all pre- and post-award requirements are met.

Project IOWA | YouthWorks Coordinator
Date: 9-24-24

The YouthWorks Coordinator will work with students and partners to connect them with internships and support them along their journey.

Dallas County Foundation | Development Director (contractor)
Date: 9-24-24 Compensation: $1500/month

The Development Director leads DCF’s efforts to promote charitable giving and build endowment funds for the benefit of Dallas County.

Prairie Rivers of Iowa R, C & D, Inc. | Development and Director
Date: 9-24-24 Compensation: part time $35,000 – 40,000

Fndrsing & Ops Mgmt Ensure Fiscal strength and viability Dirct Bsns build Rel Dir Staff Degree + Exp in fiscal mgmt and fndrsing. 24 to 32 hrs/wk Pt-Tm Exmpt Send cov ltr CRV & ref to search@prrcd.org

Iowa State University Foundation | Director of Corporate Engagement
Date: 9-24-24

This position will increase investment in support of priorities identified by university leadership through growing and nurturing relationships with external partners.

Iowa State University Foundation | Fundraising Unit Lead - Central Major Gifts Team
Date: 9-24-24

Plan fundraising strategy for a team focused on interdisciplinary/institutional major gifts. Onboarding, training, and coaching is a critical responsibility.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Human Resources Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator
Date: 9-19-24 Compensation: $26 - $28

Join our team! We are collaborative, dedicated, and sincerely engaged in the work we do to support DMU. We are innovative, forward-looking, and fun.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Public Engagement & Event Manager
Date: 9-19-24

Provide primary oversight of all aspects of planning, execution, and post-production work involved in delivering the Botanical Garden’s public engagement programs and events.

Des Moines Public Library Foundation | Administrative Assistant (part-time position)
Date: 9-18-24 Compensation: hourly rate (24-27 hours per week)

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position provides support for the activities of the Foundation.

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