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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