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
Shannon Hoffman

Shannon Hoffman

Shannon Hoffman joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health as a Policy Fellow in July 2018. In this role, she assists the policy unit in providing education on mental health topics to elected officials, advocates, state agencies, and other stakeholders. Shannon...

Shannon Hoffman

Shannon Hoffman

Shannon Hoffman joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health as a Policy Fellow in July 2018. In this role, she assists the policy unit in providing education on mental health topics to elected officials, advocates, state agencies, and other stakeholders. Shannon...

Staff

Staff

Executive Office Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Executive Director A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez is the fifth Executive Director to lead the foundation since its creation in 1940. He oversees the vision, mission, goals, strategic planning and...

Staff

Staff

Executive Office Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Executive Director A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez is the fifth Executive Director to lead the foundation since its creation in 1940. He oversees the vision, mission, goals, strategic planning and...

Shannon Hoffman

Shannon Hoffman

Shannon Hoffman joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health as a Policy Fellow in July 2018. In this role, she assists the policy unit in providing education on mental health topics to elected officials, advocates, state agencies, and other stakeholders. Shannon...