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.

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.…

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YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Facilities Maintenance Technician
Date: 8-18-26 Compensation: $21.00-$24.00

This position enhances YMCA member experience by completing work orders and preventive maintenance for various facilities for building and equipment maintenance, along with grounds upkeep.…

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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.…

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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. …

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

Provide administrative and project support for the communications team.…

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa | Program Specialist
Date: 8-14-26

Oversees youth program implementation, curriculum development, staffing, training, resources, and outcome evaluation to ensure quality programs for school-age children and teens.…

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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. …

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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. …

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Iowa State University Foundation | Director of Financial Reporting and Budgeting
Date: 8-13-26

Responsible for financial reporting, leading the annual audit process, and legal and regulatory compliance.…

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Girls on the Run - YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Program Coordinator - Part Time
Date: 8-12-26 Compensation: $17.00-$19.00 / hour

This position assists with developing, delivering and administering a quality GOTR program for our community. You will oversee aspects of GOTR programming such as volunteer & site management.…

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Director of Finance
Date: 8-12-26 Compensation: 95,000 +

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and hands-on financial leader to serve as our Director of Finance. Apply on our website today! …

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United Way of Central Iowa | Director, Tocqueville Society and Education Leadership Initiative
Date: 8-10-26 Compensation: $68,500 - $75,000

Director will build and maintain relationships with individual donors to raise funds for UWCI's community impact agenda. …

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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. …

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Iowa State University Foundation | Executive Director of Development - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Date: 8-5-26

Serve as fundraising unit lead for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences development team.…

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Iowa State University Foundation | Corporate Engagement Operations Coordinator
Date: 8-5-26

Provide administrative and operational support to a team whose focus is to secure non-philanthropic investment and philanthropic production to support ISU priorities.…

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Grinnell College | Campus Safety Officer
Date: 7-31-26 Compensation: $19-$21 per hour

Help maintain safe and secure environment for all on campus by patrolling and monitoring, responding to calls for service, and taking appropriate action to address safety and security concerns.…

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Healthy Birth Day, Inc. | Community Impact Manager
Date: 7-31-26

The Community Impact Manager plays a key role in advancing our stillbirth prevention program, with particular attention on the communities most impacted by stillbirth.…

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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. …

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Young Women's Resource Center | Part-time Transportation Specialist (Driver)
Date: 7-21-26 Compensation: $15.00-$17.50/hour depending on experience

The Transportation Specialist operates a YWRC van to safely transport young people to and from YWRC activities and/or programs.…

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Johnston Partnership | Pantry Operations Manager
Date: 7-17-26 Compensation: $24-27/hour

This position oversees all aspects of daily pantry operations as we provide human services to Johnston and surrounding communities. This work averages around 30 hours per week.…

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