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

National Advisory Council

This group provides guidance and expertise to foundation staff on matters related to strategic planning, major grant initiatives and other priorities. Council members have expertise in fields related to the foundation’s mission, such as psychiatry, community health,...