Herrera Selected For Class of 2024 Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute
Date January 8
Jazmin Herrera, MNA of the Community Foundation of Noble County, has been selected as a member of the 2024 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.
Herrera successfully completed a competitive application process to gain one of 22 spots in this year’s class.
She is making waves in the realm of philanthropy and community development. Currently, she adeptly manages grant requests, orchestrates impactful nonprofit workshops, and serves as the dynamic leader of the youth philanthropy group, P.U.L.S.E. of Noble County.
In her pivotal role, Herrera is responsible for overseeing grantmaking activities with an unwavering commitment to maintaining rigorous standards and evaluating proposals that align with the foundation’s mission. Her visionary approach catalyzes community development, fostering collaboration between nonprofit organizations and donors for sustainable impact.
Herrera holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Saint Mary’s College and a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from the prestigious University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. This unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience positions her as a driving force in the pursuit of community betterment.
Margarita White, Executive Director at the Community Foundation, underscores the foundation’s mission, stating, “Jazmin’s leadership has been instrumental in driving our mission forward as a catalyst for positive change. Her passion for community betterment and her ability to forge meaningful partnerships have significantly enhanced our impact in Noble County.”
“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 John 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 2024 Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute: https://www.inphilanthropy.org/MutzInstitute
About John M. Mutz
Born in Indianapolis, John M. Mutz is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in advertising and business management. He had a long career in business, including managing a chain of restaurants and serving as president of PSI Energy (now Duke Energy). Elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1967 and to the state Senate in 1970, he was instrumental in introducing the set of legislative reforms that came to be known as Unigov, the creation of IUPUI and the White River Park Commission, among others. From 1980-1988, he served as the 45th Lieutenant Governor, serving under Governor Robert D. Orr. Mutz later served as president of Lilly Endowment Inc. and chairman of the Lumina Foundation board of directors.
About Indiana Philanthropy Alliance
IPA is the largest association supporting effective philanthropy in Indiana and includes foundations, corporations and other social investors. Philanthropy in Indiana invests over $2 billion each year in support of causes that fuel success, like education, health, human services, arts and culture. Learn more at www.inphilanthropy.org.
The Mutz Institute is a program of the IPA. Classes begin in January and meet once a month until October. For more information, visit www.inphilanthropy.org/MutzInstitute
