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
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

POLICY CONCERNS Maintaining quality, accessible services during the reorganization of the health and human services system. Tracking the usage and effectiveness of the Alternative Response System in the CPS investigative process. Increased focus on housing, employment...

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

POLICY CONCERNS Maintaining quality, accessible services during the reorganization of the health and human services system. Tracking the usage and effectiveness of the Alternative Response System in the CPS investigative process. Increased focus on housing, employment...

National Context

National Context

A national paradigm shift is underway to transform behavioral health delivery systems. Policy decisions made at the federal level have significant impact on programs and services in Texas. Initiatives at the federal level are impacted by key federal agencies such as...

National Context

National Context

A national paradigm shift is underway to transform behavioral health delivery systems. Policy decisions made at the federal level have significant impact on programs and services in Texas. Initiatives at the federal level are impacted by key federal agencies such as...

National Context

National Context

A national paradigm shift is underway to transform behavioral health delivery systems. Policy decisions made at the federal level have significant impact on programs and services in Texas. Initiatives at the federal level are impacted by key federal agencies such as...

National Context

National Context

A national paradigm shift is underway to transform behavioral health delivery systems. Policy decisions made at the federal level have significant impact on programs and services in Texas. Initiatives at the federal level are impacted by key federal agencies such as...