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…

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My Experience at Alternatives 2012

My Experience at Alternatives 2012

I recently returned from Alternatives 2012 in Portland, Oregon. The Alternatives Conference is the oldest conference held by and for mental health consumers. As usual, the conference exemplified that hope for recovery and wellness is as strong as ever. This year’s...

My Experience at Alternatives 2012

My Experience at Alternatives 2012

I recently returned from Alternatives 2012 in Portland, Oregon. The Alternatives Conference is the oldest conference held by and for mental health consumers. As usual, the conference exemplified that hope for recovery and wellness is as strong as ever. This year’s...

My Experience at Alternatives 2012

My Experience at Alternatives 2012

I recently returned from Alternatives 2012 in Portland, Oregon. The Alternatives Conference is the oldest conference held by and for mental health consumers. As usual, the conference exemplified that hope for recovery and wellness is as strong as ever. This year’s...