Garrett Backes

Over 15-plus years in the nonprofit sector, Garrett has enjoyed building philanthropic partnerships in support of rural Minnesota communities, people with disabilities, arts and culture, and the broader community’s nonprofit organizations.

At Propel Nonprofits, Garrett leads the Advancement team, which comprises fund development, government relations, marketing and communications. Garrett is grateful for the opportunity to ‘make more mission’ through the power of fundraising and partnership building, and deeply admires the talent and drive of his colleagues and the nonprofit leaders Propel works with every day.

Outside of work, Garrett calls the north metro ‘home’ with his family. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the great outdoors, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.