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
Building Capacity to Advocate for Mental Health Policy

Building Capacity to Advocate for Mental Health Policy

Recognizing that public policy greatly influences the allocation of community resources, the Hogg Foundation has always made policy engagement a strategic priority. Yet, beyond the foundation, Texas’ mental health advocacy community has long been limited in size and...