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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National Context

National Context

The National Context Recent Federal Health Care Initiatives Impacting Behavioral Health The New Freedom Commission and Transformation of Behavioral Health Care Presidential Mental Health Initiatives The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Key Features...

National Context

National Context

The National Context Recent Federal Health Care Initiatives Impacting Behavioral Health The New Freedom Commission and Transformation of Behavioral Health Care Presidential Mental Health Initiatives The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Key Features...

National Context

National Context

The National Context Recent Federal Health Care Initiatives Impacting Behavioral Health The New Freedom Commission and Transformation of Behavioral Health Care Presidential Mental Health Initiatives The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Key Features...

Introduction

Introduction

Behavioral health services in Texas are provided through a complex maze of programs that vary widely across the state. The range of available services may be different depending on an individual’s location, age, individual and family income, access to private or...

Texas Learning Community on Integrated Health Care

Texas Learning Community on Integrated Health Care

Texas Learning Community on Integrated Health Care Coming Together to Advance the Adoption and Acceleration of Integrated Health Care in Texas In recent decades providers have been working to improve the coordination of health care to people with multiple...