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.

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.

Self-Help International | Development and Communication Specialist
Date: 6-7-25

The Development and Communications Specialist leads and executes donor engagement strategies, managing communication initiatives, and overseeing events that support our mission.

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.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Content and Marketing Specialist
Date: 6-6-25 Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000

Join Des Moines University and help shape the future of medicine. As a Content and Marketing Specialist, you'll craft compelling content to elevate our brand and engage diverse audiences.

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.

Habitat for Humanity of Iowa | Advancement Director
Date: 5-28-25 Compensation: $75,000-$85,000

implements the fundraising and communications strategies for the organization.

Iowa State University Foundation | Coordinator - Foundation Relations
Date: 5-23-25

Provide stakeholder customer service and administrative support to a team of fundraising professionals.

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.

Iowa Women's Foundation | Development Director
Date: 5-22-25 Compensation: 85,000 - 95,000

IWF seeks a dynamic, experienced Development Director committed to the growth and advancement of its work guided by a comprehensive strategic plan.

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.

Children's Cancer Connection | Camp Director
Date: 5-21-25 Compensation: $45,000-$55,000

Looking for a passionate & organized camp director. This role is responsible for planning & implementing all Camp Heart Connection programs, serving families impacted by pediatric cancer across Iowa.

Grinnell College | Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Date: 5-20-25

The Assist Director of Annual Giving play a vital role in cultivating and soliciting leadership-level annual gifts from a pool of current, lapsed and prospective alumni donors.

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.

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Charitable Giving Coordinator
Date: 5-20-25

This role ensures current and prospective fund holders receive a personal approach to philanthropy through outstanding customer service and provides support related to fund administration.

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.

Iowa State University Foundation | Executive Administrative Coordinator
Date: 5-6-25

Provide executive-level administrative support for the CEO, Chief HR Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.

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