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.

The Iowa Center | Development Officer

Date: 10-15-25

The Iowa Center seeks a Development Officer with passion for our small business mission to cultivate donors, manage campaigns, build relationships, and oversee stewardship and recognition efforts. …

Iowa State University Foundation | Assistant Director of Gift Administration

Date: 10-15-25

Process gifts received by the ISU Foundation and ensure proper fund designation and reconciliation. …

Grinnell College | Executive Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff

Date: 10-15-25 Compensation: $79,000-$80,000

Grinnell College is hiring an Executive Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff. We need an organized communicator with a talent for high-level administrative and logistical support.…

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Director External Affairs

Date: 10-13-25 Compensation: Highly Competitive

Join DMU as our next Director of External Affairs! Lead partnerships, advocacy & community impact to help shape the future of health & medicine. 🌍💡…

Des Moines Art Center | Manager or Senior Manager of Membership and Develoment

Date: 10-8-25 Compensation: $62,296-77,870

Leads strategic initiatives to grow individual giving through the Des Moines Art Center's membership program. Full post outlines more details. …

Y Camp - Part of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Camp Program Director

Date: 10-8-25 Compensation: $41,000-$45,000/annualized

This position will support marketing & hiring initiatives, manage logistics, and staff to support Sr. Directors, along with various platforms for camp public relations and ensuring program quality.…

Waukee YMCA - Part of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Aquatics Program Coordinator

Date: 10-7-25 Compensation: $17.00-$19.50 / hour based on experience & qualifications

This position is tasked with assisting the Aquatics Director in leadership of the aquatics facility, lifeguards, and programs. It is responsible for the delivery of high quality programming & safety. …

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa | House Associate

Date: 10-3-25

The House Associate works collaboratively with the Operations Team to facilitate the day-to-day operations of RMHCCI, collaborating with volunteers, guests and families with care and compassion.…

TIM's CLUBe | Administrative Assistant

Date: 10-3-25 Compensation: Part-Time

For additional information or questions please call Beth Zimmermann at 515-822-8978 …

Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) | Pantry/Mobile/Delivery Coordinator

Date: 10-2-25 Compensation: $20/hr

Help facilitate the operation of DMARC’s mobile food pantry and food pantry delivery programs. The coordinator will assist visitors who come to our mobile food pantry. Bilingual is a plus!! …

Mind & Spirit Counseling Center | Full-Time Mental Health Therapist

Date: 10-1-25

This position offers a collaborative, supportive environment grounded in a mind/body/spirit approach to care. We welcome applicants with backgrounds as psychologists, LISWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs.…

Dorothy's House | Clinical Director

Date: 9-29-25 Compensation: $63,000

The Clinical Director is responsible for providing leadership to staff and contributing to development & oversight of the Care Plans for participants in our Crisis & Residential programs.…

Anawim Housing | Property Services Asset Coordinator

Date: 9-24-25

Assists in the overseeing the portfolio of affordable and market rate properties. Develop and implement annual plans with specific strategies to maximize the value of the portfolio of properties.…

Many Hands | Development Associate

Date: 9-18-25

Many Hands is seeking a Development Associate to join our team and become the operational heart of our fundraising efforts.…

Grinnell College | Assistant /Associate Director of Faculty-Led Learning Across the Globe

Date: 9-18-25 Compensation: Assistant - $54k to $62k annually /Associate - $58k to $68k annually

Leads faculty-led global programs by managing logistics, budgets, and safety while partnering with faculty to create inclusive, high-impact student learning abroad.…

Grinnell College | Assistant Director of International Student Programs

Date: 9-18-25 Compensation: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 Annually

Supports international student success through advising, programming, and intercultural engagement at Grinnell College.…

Grinnell College | Technology Specialist and Service Relationship Manager

Date: 9-4-25 Compensation: $21.63

Springboard is a 3-year ITS program for recent grads at Grinnell. Offers tech rotations, certifications, cohort support, and salary growth up to 20%, with IT Springboard Certificate on completion.…

Hope Ministries | Case Manager

Date: 7-14-25

The case management goal is to effectively meet with and challenge each resident to identify obstacles, deal with issues and move towards independence. …

Hope Ministries | Outreach Case Manager

Date: 7-14-25

Resource and a referral point for services to improve the lives of those who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted whether that be at Hope Ministries or within other area agencies.…

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. …

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