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.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Assistant/Associate Director Research Programs and Compliance
Date: 4-22-26 Compensation: Assistant Director $70,000 - $80,000 Associate Director $80,000 - $90,000

Associate Director of Research Programs & Compliance supports research compliance, safety, and oversight at DMU, including IRB/IACUC/IBC, training, risk mitigation, and protocol review.…

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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Grants Manager - Research Development
Date: 4-22-26 Compensation: mid-$70,000s to upper $80,000s

DMU seeks a Grants Manager–Research Development to support faculty in identifying funding, developing competitive proposals, and managing grants from concept to closeout.…

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Trees Forever | Development Manager
Date: 4-22-26 Compensation: $53,000-$70,000

Trees Forever seeks a Development Manager to manage donors and support fundraising and grants. Des Moines–based with some remote flexibility.…

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Wallace Centers of Iowa | Wallace Farm Coordinator
Date: 4-21-26 Compensation: $25/hour

The Wallace Farm Coordinator is a seasonal, part-time role supporting art programming, events, retail operations, facilities, and guest services at Wallace Farm near Orient, IA.…

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Johnston Partnership | Pantry Operations Associate
Date: 4-17-26 Compensation: $20-23/hour

This position assists with daily operations in our food pantry & clothing closet. Work averages around 20 hours a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & 1-2 Saturdays a month. …

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Anawim Housing | Director of Programs and Services
Date: 4-16-26

Oversee the programs and services department. Lead compliance, reporting, relationships, and writing of government grants. Monitor performance, reporting, and adherence to all contracts.…

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Above + Beyond Cancer | Annual Giving & Outreach Manager
Date: 4-14-26

The role will support the organization’s fundraising goals through the coordination of annual giving campaigns and fostering meaningful relationships with community partners and stakeholders. …

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Iowa PBS | Market to Market Program Planner 2 (Grant-Funded Through 12/31/2027)
Date: 4-14-26 Compensation: $52,790.40 - $80,204.80 yearly

We are seeking a Marketing & Audience Engagement Coordinator to support Market to Market by leading focus groups, viewer engagement initiatives, promotional campaigns, & community outreach activities…

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Iowa State University Foundation | Fundraising Intern
Date: 4-9-26 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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Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Director of Gift Planning & Advisor Relations
Date: 4-6-26

Responsible for working relationships with professional advisors and development with prospective fund holders, as well as managing stewardship of an assigned portfolio of current fund holders. …

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Grinnell College | Director of Business & Finance Career Community
Date: 4-2-26

Looking for someone who enjoys mentoring students, building partnerships & designing career‑readiness experiences that blend prof development with Grinnell’s commitment to service & civic engagement…

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Great Outdoors Foundation | Development Manager
Date: 4-1-26 Compensation: 65,000 - 75,000

This is a hands-on role focused on advancing fundraising efforts, managing donor relationships, and maintaining effective development operations in support of organizational goals.…

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Iowa State University Foundation | Donor Compliance Services Temp
Date: 4-1-26 Compensation: $24-$26 per hour, 20-30 hours per week

This temporary, part-time position will assist the donor compliance team in the implementation and transition in scholarship management systems.…

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WayPoint Resources | Volunteer Manager & Client Care Specialist
Date: 4-1-26

This role prioritizes volunteer management and coordination, with client care responsibilities during peak service hours.…

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Lutheran Services in Iowa | Director of Early Childhood Prevention and Home Visiting Services
Date: 4-1-26

Responsible for statewide oversight of home visiting and prevention programs. Provides supervision to Early Childhood Manager and Coordinators. Program planning, funding, and delivery of services. …

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Dorothy's House | Development Director
Date: 3-30-26

The Director of Development plays a critical role in securing and sustaining the financial resources needed to advance our work. …

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Des Moines Metro Opera | Institutional Giving Manager
Date: 3-30-26 Compensation: $58,000

The Institutional Giving Manager secures funding from foundations, corporations, and agencies, managing grants, sponsorships, and partnerships to support DMMO’s programs and community work.…

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa | Housekeeper
Date: 3-25-26

The Housekeeper is primarily responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary environment for the families and staff of RMHCCI. Position will be at both of our Houses.…

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LifeServe Blood Center | Territory Representative
Date: 3-24-26

Territory Reps support local blood donors and hospitals by recruiting volunteers, organizing blood drives, growing donor bases, and representing LifeServe in the community.…

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Hope Ministries | Chief Operating Officer
Date: 3-20-26

The COO provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight over all of Hope Ministries’ facilities, hr, administrative, safety & security, and information technology functions.…

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