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
Mental Health Guide

Mental Health Guide

Mental Health Guide to Understanding Mental Health Systems and Services in Texas Navigating mental health systems and services in Texas can be daunting, even for advocates and policymakers. The maze of behavioral health services is complex, making it difficult to...

Mental Health Guide

Mental Health Guide

Mental Health Policy Fellows and Policy Academy While nonprofit organizations can greatly impact public policy, many report their ability to engage in mental health policy-related activities is constrained by budgetary limitations and lack of expertise. Launched in...

Policy Fellows and Policy Academy

Policy Fellows and Policy Academy

Mental Health Policy Fellows and Policy Academy While nonprofit organizations can greatly impact public policy, many report their ability to engage in mental health policy-related activities is constrained by budgetary limitations and lack of expertise. Launched in...

Policy Fellows and Policy Academy

Policy Fellows and Policy Academy

Leading Systemic Change The Hogg Foundation informs and influences state-level policies that include funding and support for mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in a variety of settings and populations. Our goal is to effect systemic change to...

Policy Engagement

Policy Engagement

Leading Systemic Change The Hogg Foundation informs and influences state-level policies that include funding and support for mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in a variety of settings and populations. Our goal is to effect systemic change to...

Policy Engagement

Policy Engagement

Leading Systemic Change The Hogg Foundation informs and influences state-level policies that include funding and support for mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in a variety of settings and populations. Our goal is to effect systemic change to...