Executive Director

Executive Director

Drumm Farm Center for Children

Independence, Missouri

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with the Drumm Farm Center for Children to recruit the organization's next Executive Director.

Nestled among 32 acres of trees and rolling hills, the historic Drumm Farm Center for Children campus has been a safe space committed to offering a guiding light to area youth for more than 100 years. Originally named the Andrew Drumm Institute, Drumm Farm Center for Children was established in 1919 by prominent Kansas City businessman, Major Andrew Drumm, as a home and working farm for orphaned and impoverished boys. Drumm left his estate to establish the organization, which has transformed over the years and evolved to serve boys and girls in foster care, but the mission has never wavered from helping children build successful lives.

Drumm Farm Center for Children operates ten family foster homes focused on keeping sibling groups together, a transitional housing program with 31 apartments, Street Outreach services for young adults experiencing homelessness, and a small farm and seasonal market providing work opportunities for youth. The organization also offers counseling and case management services to help children and families overcome emotional, physical, financial, educational, and housing challenges. In 2024, Drumm Farm Center for Children served 256 children, youth, and young adults.

The organization is governed by an actively engaged eleven-member Board of Directors.

Employing 37 full and part-time staff, Drumm Farm Center for Children has an operating budget of $3.2 million, which is partially funded each year by a trust established by Andrew Drumm.

The Drumm Farm Center for Children Board of Directors seeks an innovative, experienced, and highly skilled Executive Director to work collaboratively with the Board, staff, and key community partners to lead and support all areas of the organization. The Executive Director should be ready and willing to fully support the work of Drumm Farm Center for Children, collaborate with existing and new community partners, and engage with the community and schools to meet the changing needs of children and families. As the administrative leader of Drumm, the Executive Director has the responsibility to effectively represent the organization and ensure all functions and services of the organization are focused on the mission of Drumm: ”To provide nurturing and inclusive services and environments that inspire and yield the lifelong success of children, young adults, and families.”

The Executive Director provides strategic oversight of the organization’s administration and programs while driving resource development to sustain and expand operations. This role serves as the primary representative to all community partners and stakeholders, while supporting the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance and long-term organizational success.

This position requires a master’s degree in social work or a related field, at least five years of supervisory experience in social services, proficiency in budgeting and financial management, and experience in personnel management. Other requirements include fundraising experience, strategic planning and experience working with a Board of Directors.

The salary range for the Drumm Farm Center for Children Executive Director position will be $110,000 - $120,000, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

The search for the Drumm Farm Center for Children Executive Director is being conducted by The Moran Company. Screening interviews for the position are scheduled to begin February 26-27, 2026, with final interviews scheduled for March 19-20, 2026. For more information regarding this position, please contact Jon Rosell, Senior Search Consultant, The Moran Company: jon (at) morancompany.com.

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100% paid Health Insurance, Dental, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Insurance

Retirement program with 4% employer match