Our Team
“The Smartest People in the Business”
Grant Management Group partners with a network of seasoned leaders and specialists who bring deep expertise in fundraising, arts leadership, organizational strategy, and cultural transformation. Together, we ensure our clients benefit from a diversity of perspectives and proven experience.
Jake Blumberg
Executive Director of GiveMN, Jake has led record-breaking fundraising campaigns that have generated over $400 million for Minnesota nonprofits and schools. With a background spanning nonprofits, politics, and higher education, he is a nationally recognized expert in fundraising strategy and leadership development, and an adjunct faculty member at multiple universities.
Kelly Foster Warder
Executive Artistic Director at Artistry Theater & Visual Arts, Kelly has more than 20 years experience as a performer, choreographer, director, and arts administrator. She is a leader in education, artistic planning, and IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and access) initiatives, and has worked nationally and internationally with major theaters, conferences, and organizations.
Heath Riddles Sanchez
With two decades of experience in executive leadership, fundraising, strategic planning, and media relations, Heath has overseen more than $100 million in fundraising campaigns. His career includes senior communications roles at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, where he led major public relations efforts, and earlier work as a television news producer.
Beatrice Thomas
A multidisciplinary artist, cultural strategist, and drag performer, Beatrice (Mx. Thomas) leads Authentic Arts and Media with a focus on uplifting queer, transgender, and POC voices. They are a leader in equity and inclusion, a national board member for the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, and a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist.
John Baciu
A human resources leader with over 40 years of experience, John has held senior roles at the McCallum Theatre and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He is skilled in staffing, compensation, employee relations, and labor law, and has extensive expertise in recruiting and retaining diverse teams in highly competitive markets.
Alan De Zon
An arts and entertainment executive with a career spanning five decades, Alan has led operations and booking at major venues including the Blossom Music Center, Bergen PAC, and the McCallum Theatre. His experience ranges from international touring and corporate leadership in Asia to consulting on theater restoration and municipal venue management.