Defining Roles and Responsibilities in Partnering with Other Teams

This session is hosted by the PEAK Northern California and PEAK Southern California Chapters.

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion designed to help grantmaking operations professionals better understand and navigate the diverse ways their roles are structured and function across different types of foundations.

Our expert panelists will explore how organizational size and type—such as family, community, or public foundations—shape operational realities, role definition, and collaboration across teams. Together, we’ll examine how these structures influence responsibilities, communication, and partnership dynamics in day-to-day grantmaking operations.

Whether you’re part of a large foundation or a smaller, community-based organization, this session will provide valuable insights and strategies for defining roles, strengthening cross-team collaboration, and ensuring effective operational alignment.

Speakers

Blanch Vance,

Senior Manager, Strategic Operations and Grantmaking, The Grove Foundation

Linda Gargiulo,

Business Solutions Officer, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Hannah Kahn,

Director of Grants Management, The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Date and Time

February 25, 2026

10:00 am – 11:30 am PST