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.

Wallace Centers of Iowa | Development Director
Date: 6-29-26 Compensation: $75,000-$90,000

Help write the next chapter of the Wallace legacy. Lead fundraising, build meaningful donor relationships, and fuel innovation, history, and community.

Meals from the Heartland | Grants Funding Manager
Date: 6-26-26 Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 Annually

Oversees grant research, writing, compliance, and reporting while supporting finance functions. Builds funder relationships, secures funding, and advances Meals from the Heartland's mission.

Anawim Housing | Maintenance Tech
Date: 6-26-26

Perform various maintenance functions including but not limited to: painting, caulking, HVAC repairs, door repairs, appliance repairs, preventative maintenance, changing light bulbs, batteries, etc.

Anawim Housing | Groundskeeper Technician
Date: 6-26-26

This role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of property grounds and plays a key role in creating a welcoming environment and providing safe, affordable housing.

Grinnell College | Strategic Initiatives Advisor-Business Office
Date: 6-22-26 Compensation: $70,000-$85,000

The Strategic Project Advisor serves as a trusted partner to the VP for Finance & Treasurer, driving high-impact initiatives & advancing priorities,

Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) | Food Pantry/Mobile/Delivery Coordinator
Date: 6-8-26 Compensation: From $20/hr

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

Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) | Database Coordinator
Date: 6-8-26 Compensation: Compensation: $25 – $26 an hour | Full-time

At DMARC, data is our superpower. This position is key in helping us tell the story of hunger locally. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and a team player.

Healthy Birth Day, Inc | Communications Coordinator
Date: 6-4-26

Supports press releases, digital and print materials, and event promotions while writing, editing, and ensuring all content aligns with brand standards and messaging guidelines.

Ballet Des Moines | Development Associate
Date: 6-4-26

Development Associate needed to coordinate calendars, grants, and donor tasks, serving as the operational anchor that keeps fundraising running smoothly for leadership and the artistic team.

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