Career Opportunities

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues. We're simply better together.

If you share this commitment to community, consider joining our team.

Accounting Associate

The primary responsibility of the Accounting Associate is to provide support to the Finance Department of the Community Foundation. The Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and reporting financial and accounting information in adherence to Community Foundation policies and procedures through day-to-day processing of accounts/grants payable and disbursement reporting. Additionally, the position will verify proper approvals and adherence to organizational standards of purchase orders, perform vendor approval follow-up, and assist with certain payroll functions.

Learn more about this position. Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three references to Chelsy Foy at foy@desmoinesfoundation.org.

Charitable Giving Coordinator

This position works closely with staff on the Charitable Giving and Affiliate Teams to implement strategies to ensure donors’ philanthropic objectives are met, their knowledge of the community is broadened and their relationship with the Community Foundation is strong. The Charitable Giving Coordinator is responsible for providing support to prospective donors, current fund holders and Community Foundation staff related to fund administration, ensuring data integrity, generating donor impact reports, managing electronic files and data management systems.  

Learn more about this position. Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three references via this form.

Pillars of Purpose

At the heart of all we do is the belief we are truly better together. This is more than a tagline we’ve become known for; it frames the internal culture we have built and embrace. The staff team of the Community Foundation created the Pillars of Purpose to outline the commitment we have toward each other, our community and the Community Foundation.

• We believe our mission matters. The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together. Every person, role, function and task make our mission work.
• We work better together. We value collaboration, diverse perspectives and open communication. We invest in, value and care for each other.
• We own it. We take pride in and responsibility for our role, each other and our home.
• We lean forward. We give and take space to learn, innovate, lead and inspire.