(Greensburg, IN) – Mandy Jo Lohrum of the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County has been selected as a member of the 2025 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute.
Launched by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance in 2021, the Mutz Institute provides a leadership training experience to skill-up professionals serving in board and executive roles at foundations, corporations and social impact organizations across Indiana.
Lohrum, a resident of Greensburg, completed a competitive application process to gain one of 24 spots in this year’s class.
“It’s truly an honor to be part of such a prestigious program. The Mutz Institute provides an incredible opportunity to learn from leaders across the state, and I’m excited to bring that knowledge and insight back to Decatur County. This experience will empower us to strengthen our community and enhance the impact of the work we do every day,” Lohrum said.
“It is imperative that Indiana cultivates a generation of sharp leaders ready to forge significant advancements in critical sectors such as education and economic development,” said IPA President and CEO Claudia Cummings. “Through this program, we celebrate the visionary legacy of John Mutz and his foundational role in establishing IPA, all while fostering a dynamic and diverse cohort of philanthropic pioneers for the future.”
The Mutz Institute is named for former Indiana Lieutenant Governor, past Lilly Endowment Inc. president, IPA founder, corporate CEO and Indiana visionary John M. Mutz.
“We want to imbue the individuals who graduate from our program with a lot of knowledge and wisdom,” shared Mutz. “But more importantly, what we want to do is build a fire under
philanthropy, and under government, and under business in this state so we can be better than we are.”
Go here for a full listing of those accepted into the class of 2025 Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute: https://www.inphilanthropy.org/MutzInstitute.
(Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute press release)
