Community Foundation Seeks a Charitable Giving Advisor and Senior Director of Office Administration

Dec 20, 2024

For over 50 years, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has improved quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues. Our dedicated team is growing – if you share this commitment to community, learn more about the available opportunities:

Charitable Giving Advisor
The Charitable Giving Advisor plays a vital role in the achievement of overall charitable giving goals. This position is responsible for managing the Community Foundation’s stewardship of an assigned portfolio of current fund holders, as well as building relationships with prospective fund holders and working alongside professional advisors (such as financial, tax and estate planners). Key strategies of the position include: proactively developing relationships with assigned individual and family fund holders to maximize the donor experience with the Community Foundation, assisting fund holders to achieve their charitable giving goals, proactively cultivating relationships with prospective fund holders and overall, deepening donor and professional advisor relationships, including Charitable Investment Partners.

Senior Director of Office Administration
The Senior Director of Office Administration role combines administrative, operational and organizational responsibilities and projects to enhance efficiency, consistency and proactive administrative management. The role ensures cohesive implementation of policies and tools, oversees administrative staff, manages vendor relationships (e.g., IT and facilities) and supports HR functions, employee onboarding and office administration. The position requires high-level project management and a strategic approach to addressing organizational needs and opportunities.

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.  Every person, role, function and task make our mission work.
• We work better together. We value collaboration, diverse perspectives and open communication. 
• 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.

Learn more about these career opportunities and apply today at desmoinesfoundation.org/about-us/careers.