Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute
2026 Application

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About the Program

To complete this application, you will need to upload your current resume and two letters of recommendation. Please be sure you have those files ready before submitting your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12 p.m.

SELECTION CRITERIA

A committee of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) members chosen by the board chair will evaluate the written applications, interview potential candidates, and select qualified applicants.

Successful applicants will possess demonstrated community interest, self-motivation, and strong character. The selection committee is looking to fill a diverse cohort of enthusiastic philanthropists representing various backgrounds and geographic regions in Indiana who demonstrate their potential for future success and service to their communities, and who are willing to translate the benefits of the program into a greater level of participation.

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend all class sessions and give full attention to the class.
There must be no conflict between a participant’s employer and the required attendance.
Pay tuition and associated travel expenses.
Secure a sponsorship for your table for Philanthropy Leads, the premiere IPA event recognizing the Mutz Institute class.
Help recruit applicants for future Mutz Institute classes. Increase their involvement in their community.

ANTICIPATED COSTS

Tuition: Members: $1,500 / Nonmembers: $3,000
Overnight Expenses (Estimate): $500
Table of Eight at Philanthropy Leads Dinner & Graduation: $1,000
Optional Trip to Foundations on the Hill in Washington, D.C.: $1,500 (Estimated travel expenses)

SCHEDULE

Subject to change

January 14-15 (Overnight in Indianapolis)
February 19 (Virtual)
March 19
April 16
May 20-21 (Overnight in Columbus, IN)
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 1-2 (Philanthropy Leads Conference and Dinner/Mutz Recognition Ceremony. This is an optional overnight in Indianapolis.)

The 2026 Mutz cohort will have a special curriculum track during the Philanthropy Leads conference. Mandatory participation is expected on Sept. 1-2.

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Personal Information

Your Name

Nickname/Preferred First Name

Cell Phone

Office Phone

Home Address (Street, City, State, Zip)

County of Residence

Employer

Title

Business Address (Street, City, State, Zip)

County/Counties Served
(If you have a larger footprint, please the list the region served, or write in statewide.)

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Education

Begin with high school and list college(s), advanced degrees, and specialized training.

School Name

City, State

Degree/Major

Dates Attended

Please list any academic activities, honors or awards you want to share with the selection committee.

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Community Involvement

Please list any community, religious, athletic, social or professional organizations with which you are an active member.

Organization

Title/Responsibility

Length of Involvement

If you've not been as actively involved in the community as you would have liked, what conditions have changed that now enable you to seek more involvement?

Describe what you consider to be your most important leadership accomplishment to date.

Tell us about someone who has influenced your interest in philanthropy and how they have done so.

How has your career affected the way you view your involvement in your community?

What do you like to do in your spare time (not related to work or volunteering)?

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Issues

What do you feel are the two most pressing issues facing Indiana? Explain why.

Name an issue wherein you have disagreed with the current approach and describe what you might do to tackle that problem in a different way.

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General Information

What are your expectations for the program, and what do you hope to gain from participating?

Can you meet all of the requirements for participation in the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute, including attending all class sessions?

Do you have the support of your employer to attend the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute classes?

How did you hear about this program?

Have you applied to a previous Mutz Leadership Institute Class? If so, what year?

If selected, how do you intend to pay your tuition and expenses?

Self-fundedEmployer-fundedSponsorships*

* Please list the name(s) of your sponsor(s).

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References

Contact Information for Reference #1

Name

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

Upload your reference letter from this contact.

Contact Information for Reference #2