EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 1H 14M
Episode #77 | Increasing Board Involvement with Sabrina Walker Hernandez
from The Fundraising Elevator Podcast · host The Fundraising Elevator Podcast
In this episode we talk to Sabrina Walker Hernandez who brings over 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience to a conversation about effective board engagement. We look at the core functions of boards and Sabrina walks through the importance of transparency during recruitment, comprehensive onboarding led by existing board members, and implementing "board buddy" systems to mentor newcomers. The conversation shifts to her innovative breakdown of the fundraising process which allows organizations to match board members to roles that leverage their natural strengths. Sabrina shares practical strategies to fire boards up and work with them in mutually beneficial and collaborative ways. Loving The Fundraising Elevator? Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast. It really helps other people find the show. This Episode Brought to You by: Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com Utilizing over 20 years of nonprofit event strategy and production expertise, Swaim Strategies coaches and teaches organizations how to increase the impact of their fundraising events. The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/ As a full-service event AV and video production partner, The AV Department’s technical event production and media content generation provide you with a range of experience and talent from a partner who wants to know you and work together year after year. Greater Giving: https://go.greatergiving.com DC Auctions: https://dc-auctions.com/ Speakers Samantha Swaim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/ Kristin Steele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/ Sabrina Walker Hernandez LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinawalkerhernandez/ | RESOURCES | Book Consulting Time with Sam and Kristin: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#consulting Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/ Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book Connect with Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/ Kay Sprinkel Grace: https://www.kaygrace.org/ Building Better Boards: https://www.buildingbetterboards.com Building Better Boards Podcast: https://supportingworldhope.com/category/podcast/ The Fundraising Elevator Board Engagement with Susan Howlett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-ST4_WJb8
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In this episode we talk to Sabrina Walker Hernandez who brings over 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience to a conversation about effective board engagement. We look at the core functions of boards and Sabrina walks through the importance of transparency during recruitment, comprehensive onboarding led by existing board members, and implementing ”board buddy” systems to mentor newcomers. The conversation shifts to her innovative breakdown of the fundraising process which allows organizations to match board members to roles that leverage their natural strengths. Sabrina shares practical strategies to fire boards up and work with them in mutually beneficial and collaborative ways. Loving The Fundraising Elevator? Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast. It really helps other people find the show. This Episode Brought to You by: Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com Utilizing over 20 years of nonprofit event strategy and production expertise, Swaim Strategies coaches and teaches organizations how to increase the impact of their fundraising events. The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/ As a full-service event AV and video production partner, The AV Department’s technical event production and media content generation provide you with a range of experience and talent from a partner who wants to know you and work together year after year. Greater Giving: https://go.greatergiving.com Speakers Samantha Swaim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/ Kristin Steele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/ Sabrina Walker Hernandez LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinawalkerhernandez/ | RESOURCES | Book Consulting Time with Sam and Kristin: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#consulting Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/ Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book Connect with Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/ Kay Sprinkel Grace: https://www.kaygrace.org/ Building Better Boards: https://www.buildingbetterboards.com Building Better Boards Podcast: https://supportingworldhope.com/category/podcast/ The Fundraising Elevator Board Engagement with Susan Howlett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-ST4_WJb8
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