In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.   

Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…

Rick Ybarra
Promoting Mental Health in Everyday Life

Promoting Mental Health in Everyday Life

Earlier this month, we announced that the Hogg Foundation is making a strategic shift to focus on supporting community environments that promote mental health and well-being. In the process of developing our new strategic plan, we also revisited the foundation’s...

Promoting Mental Health in Everyday Life

Promoting Mental Health in Everyday Life

Earlier this month, we announced that the Hogg Foundation is making a strategic shift to focus on supporting community environments that promote mental health and well-being. In the process of developing our new strategic plan, we also revisited the foundation’s...

Promoting Mental Health in Everyday Life

Promoting Mental Health in Everyday Life

Earlier this month, we announced that the Hogg Foundation is making a strategic shift to focus on supporting community environments that promote mental health and well-being. In the process of developing our new strategic plan, we also revisited the foundation’s...

Kate Smallwood

Kate Smallwood

Kate Smallwood serves as Digital Media Strategist for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. A native Texan, she has worked in Austin’s nonprofit and higher education sectors for more than a dozen years in the areas of communications, community relations and fund...

Staff

Staff

Executive Office A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez is the fifth executive director and the first Hispanic to lead the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since its creation in 1940. As chief executive officer, he oversees the vision, mission, goals,...