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.

Waukee YMCA - YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Aquatics Program Director
Date: 6-27-25 Compensation: $41,000-$46,000/annualized

This position is responsible for developing, organizing and implementing aquatic programs and maintaining a safe, hazard-free aquatics environment.

Children's Cancer Connection | Development Manager
Date: 6-27-25 Compensation: $58,000-$65,000

The Development Manager supports the mission of CCC by building networks of funders in Iowa, meeting with prospective donors, and deepening relationships current donors.

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Executive Assistant
Date: 6-26-25

This position is responsible for schedule management, meeting preparation and documentation, committee support and general duties.

Lead DSM | Operations Manager
Date: 6-23-25 Compensation: 50,000 - 60,000 per year

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Lead DSM, ensuring efficient and effective execution of program plans, events, donor management, and budget.

Healthy Birth Day, Inc. | State Expansion Project Administrator
Date: 6-23-25

Manages strategic expansion initiatives in multiple states, coordinating toolkits and outreach campaigns, and maintaining strong relationships with community partners.

Iowa State University Foundation | Director of Development - Central Major Gifts
Date: 6-17-25

Major gift officers on this team will be trained and provided with experiences to prepare them for major gift officer positions in fundraising units as they become available.

Wings of Refuge | Development Director
Date: 6-16-25

The Development Director is responsible for all fundraising, donor relation management, and grant writing. Lead the development team.

Wings of Refuge | Executive Director
Date: 6-16-25

The Executive Director leads strategy, development, operations, ensuring mission alignment through planning, collaboration, and accountability.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Private Events Manager
Date: 6-12-25

Oversees selling & managing private events at the Garden, maintains sales pipeline related to rentals, coordinates with food & beverage vendors, & plans facility logistics for Garden-hosted events.

EveryStep | Foundation Coordinator
Date: 6-10-25

Coordinating fundraising solicitations, leveraging corporate volunteers and EveryStep’s Young Professional Group, assisting with donor recognition, stewardship, and communicating with family members.

Whiterock Conservancy | Conservation Easement Coordinator
Date: 6-9-25

The Conservation Easement Coordinator assists with the planning of the easement program and the day-to-day activities of a multi-faceted land stewardship program for natural resource management.

Self-Help International | International Programs & Grants Manager
Date: 6-7-25

The International Programs & Grants Manager provides strategic leadership in program design, monitoring and evaluation, and fund development to strengthen our mission to alleviate hunger.

Wallace Centers of Iowa | Development Director
Date: 6-6-25 Compensation: $60,000-$70,000

The Wallace Centers of Iowa (WCI) is seeking a Development Director to drive the strategy for philanthropic activities to carry on the Wallace family legacy of connecting food, land and people.

Iowa Abortion Access Fund | Executive Director
Date: 5-31-25 Compensation: 70,000 - 75,000

The Executive Director position will lead fundraising efforts and guide outreach activities for IAAF. The primary role of this job is to fundraise for IAAF, which works as a mutual aid organization.

Hope Ministries | Men's Intake Coordinator
Date: 5-22-25 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.

Hope Ministries | Men's Intake Coordinator
Date: 5-22-25 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.

Ankeny First United Methodist Church | Teacher at Bright Beginnings Preschool
Date: 5-21-25 Compensation: $13,222 - $26,000

We are seeking Preschool Teachers who are passionate about children, grounded in faith, and enthusiastic about creating a positive and engaging early learning environment.

Ankeny First United Methodist Church | Director of Bright Beginnings Preschool
Date: 5-21-25 Compensation: $20,000 - $32,000

We're looking for a passionate, nurturing, and faith-rooted Preschool Director to help shape a new chapter in our 60+ year legacy.

Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa | Director of Development
Date: 5-20-25

Supports planned giving efforts on behalf of Catholics in SW Iowa. Must have 3+ years of in fundraising and/or planned giving. Strong Catholic values. Excellent communication skills.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Grants Administrator
Date: 5-14-25 Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000

Join DMU as a Grants Manager and help drive impactful research, support faculty, and shape the future of medicine and health sciences.

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