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

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The Team The foundation is uniquely positioned to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life thanks to the passion and expertise of our staff and National Advisory Council, and as a member of The University of Texas at Austin’s Division of...

Sean Walker

Before serving as the Policy Fellow for the Hogg Foundation, Sean received a Master of Public Affairs degree from the LBJ School at the University of Texas at Austin. His studies focused on gun violence prevention, campaign finance regulations, public management, and...