Tribute: Fundraising Without Fear: Building Relationships That Fuel Your Nonprofit Mission with Sabrina Walker-Hernandez

In this episode of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton gives a tribute to nonprofit consulting star and nonprofit governance and fundraising expert Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President & CEO of Building Better Boards, by re-releasing their conversation from 2021. Ms. Hernandez passed away in July 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

Episode highlights:

[00:06:45] Finding Her Why: From Law to Nonprofit Service

[00:13:00] Breaking Down the Fundraising Cycle

[00:18:30] A Mantra for Courage: It’s Not About You

[00:21:15] Helping Board Members Identify Donors: The List Generator

[00:25:55] Cultivating With Authenticity

[00:29:75] Fundraising in Underserved Communities

[00:35:55] Where to Begin: Budget and Strategy

[00:40:30] Innovating Fundraising Approaches

Guest Bio:
Sabrina Walker-Hernandez was the President & CEO of Building Better Boards. She has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership. One of Sabrina’s greatest successes was that she increased operation revenue from$750,000 to $2.5 million over an 8-year period as well as being responsible for the planning and operations of a $12 million comprehensive capital campaign in the 3rd poorest county in the United States. She facilitated numerous workshops with hundreds of nonprofit professionals and was a master trainer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Sabrina gained a certificate in Nonprofit Management by Harvard Business School. She was an active community leader and volunteer in Edinburg, Texas.

 

Important Links and Resources:

Tributes to Sabrina:

https://texasborderbusiness.com/in-loving-memory-of-sabrina-walker-hernandez/

https://riograndeguardian.com/tributes-pour-in-for-sabrina-walker-hernandez/

https://www.legacychapelsrgv.com/obituaries/sabrina-walker-hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/@SupportingWorldHope

 

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