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…
Into the Fold: Peer Support as Innovative Disruption
by Ike Evans As peer support continues to come into its own as a professional discipline, its most enthusiastic proponents are taking up the challenge of making sure that its innovative edge is not blunted. The ever greater elaboration of peer support standards and...
10 Trade-Offs Donors/Grantmakers Face That Make Philanthropy Tough but Rewarding
by Rick Ybarra Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! One of my first reads back in the office was a thoughtful article written by Melissa A. Berman, chief executive officer of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. She articulates what many of us in health philanthropy...
Hogg Hosting Public Forum on Violence Prevention
The Hogg Foundation is excited to announce that, on February 5, 2015, we are hosting a public forum: "How the Public Mental Health System Can Help Prevent Violent Tragedies." The featured speaker is Dr. Joel Dvoskin, a forensic and clinical psychologist and a...
The Cost of Care: Your Money or Your Life!
Now that I have your attention! The Dallas Morning News article included in the Feb. 2, 2015 Mental Health Daily titled, “Cost of Care: The U.S. health care system is bleeding green” is an excellent read! Two compelling graphs (continuous rise in health care costs...
Dr. Martinez On Solitary Confinement
In recent days, there have been a number of news stories on the use of solitary confinement in the criminal justice system. The brunt of the news coverage strongly suggests that policymakers are beginning to reconsider the widespread use of this psychologically...
Engagement Report 2014
The Hogg Foundation's Engagement Report 2014 is now hot off the presses! The Engagement Report is our biannual update on some of the most noteworthy developments in the recent life of the foundation, our grant activities, strategic priorities, and recent milestones...