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…
Evaluation Executive Summary Released
The Hogg Foundation’s evaluation efforts now have a home on our website. The newly created evaluation web page currently highlights four evaluation projects that reflect the diverse programs funded by the foundation. We are excited that our evaluation reports will now...
Children’s Mental Health and Tragedy
I offer my deepest condolences to those killed, families and friends impacted, and the community of Aurora, Colorado, over the catastrophic shootings and the tragic loss of life. Let us hope for the full recovery of those who were injured and that the healing process...
Celebrating the Legacy of Miss Ima Hogg
Known by many as the "First Lady of Texas,” Miss Ima Hogg would have turned 130 years old on July 10. A dedicated advocate for public service, Miss Ima created a legacy that continues to benefit Texas today. In 1940, Miss Ima and her brother Mike established the Hogg...
CFHA Comes to Austin. You Should, Too!
The Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) is hosting its annual conference in Austin this year. Lynda Frost, our director of planning and programs, is co-chairing the conference and I’ve had the pleasure of serving with her on the planning advisory...
Words that Wound: Language and Mental Health Stigma
Last week, Kaiser Health News published a thought-provoking article, “Words Can Wound: How The Media Describe The Mentally Ill And Disabled.” The article addresses the importance of language usage when referring to mental health. Although the article primarily focused...
A Beautiful Partnership: Honoring Alicia Nash and Caregivers
We are excited to tell you about a unique event coming to Austin in September. The two-day event, “A Beautiful Partnership,” is a benefit celebrating the life and commitment of Alicia Nash, wife and partner to Nobel Prize-winning mathematician John Nash. John’s life...