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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Focus on Mental Health

Focus on Mental Health

Above: Jim Lemon is the peer support coordinator for the East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery. As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, we wanted to honor our grantees—the people who help us make recovery and wellness a reality in Texas. We also wanted...

Focus on Mental Health

Focus on Mental Health

Above: Jim Lemon is the peer support coordinator for the East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery. As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, we wanted to honor our grantees—the people who help us make recovery and wellness a reality in Texas. We also wanted...

Focus on Mental Health

Focus on Mental Health

Above: Jim Lemon is the peer support coordinator for the East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery. As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, we wanted to honor our grantees—the people who help us make recovery and wellness a reality in Texas. We also wanted...

Focus on Mental Health

Focus on Mental Health

Above: Jim Lemon is the peer support coordinator for the East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery. As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, we wanted to honor our grantees—the people who help us make recovery and wellness a reality in Texas. We also wanted...

Focus on Mental Health

Focus on Mental Health

Above: Jim Lemon is the peer support coordinator for the East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery. Willie Williams, a retired administrator with the City of Austin Health and Human Service Department, is a co-founder of the Austin Area African American...