{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tribute: Fundraising Without Fear: Building Relationships That Fuel Your Nonprofit Mission with Sabrina Walker-Hernandez","description":"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 &amp;amp; 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\u2019s 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 &amp;amp; CEO of Building Better Boards. She has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership. One of Sabrina\u2019s 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 &amp;amp; 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. &amp;nbsp; 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 &amp;nbsp; Be in Touch: \u2709\ufe0f Subscribe to Carol\u2019s newsletter at&amp;nbsp;Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them \ud83d\udcdaFind the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact \ud83d\udc65 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend \ud83c\udf1f Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating &amp;amp; review. \ud83d\ude00 Connect with Carol Hamilton \u27a1\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;LinkedIn ","author_name":"Nonprofit Mission: Impact","author_url":"https:\/\/gracesocialsector.com\/missionimpact","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37767100\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/191781545"}