Vice President of Fundraising

KFO Legacy FoundationTitle: Vice President of Fundraising & Experiential PartnershipsCompensation: $150,000 – $500,000 + performance-based incentives Location: Hybrid (NYC / McLean, VA, Washington, D.C. / Hollywood, CA)OverviewKFO Legacy Foundation is seeking a visionary Vice President of Fundraising & Experiential Partnerships to lead high-level donor cultivation, institutional sponsorship development, and experiential capital activation across its global initiatives - Vanguard & The Vanguard Institute, and affiliated programs — culminating in the Foundation’s upcoming July 4th Summit in Washington, D.C.This role will drive the KFO’s inaugural and expansionary capital campaigns, securing the second and third circles of donors, sponsors, tables, and institutional partners who will shape the future of KFO’s philanthropic and strategic impact.KFO currently operates alongside a broader ecosystem integrating philanthropy, policy influence, experiential programming, cultural innovation, and venture-backed brand activation.The ideal candidate is an experienced relationship architect and capital operator, with a proven ability to navigate elite donor networks across philanthropy, government-adjacent policy ecosystems, luxury commerce, entertainment, and experiential capital environments.They will serve as the bridge between KFO executive leadership, Vanguard policy initiatives, CVL Venture Labs portfolio companies, and global benefactors aligned with the mission to scale institutional impact through capital, culture, and curated experiential engagement.KFO Family OfficeKFO Family Office oversees a multi-fund investment thesis structured across three pillars, with two currently active: CHF (a hedge fund strategy platform) and CVL Venture Labs (an experiential, immersive, and sector-diversified venture studio and operating portfolio).CVL Venture Labs manages a portfolio of 33+ operating companies spanning experiential platforms, retail and consumer brands, space, defense, security, hospitality, media, and infrastructure-related ventures. These portfolio companies are actively integrated into live environments, including summits, events, and commercial activations, serving as both operating businesses and strategic engagement vehicles.Across its ecosystem, KFO Family Office oversees approximately $119M in assets under management, with capital deployed across hedge fund strategies, venture operations, and structured growth platforms. The Family Office functions as a centralized capital allocator, operator, and ecosystem builder across its investment and portfolio landscape.PositionAs Vice President of Fundraising & Experiential Partnerships, you will design and lead integrated capital campaigns across KFO Legacy Foundation’s flagship initiatives and the upcoming July 4th Washington, D.C. Summit, convening visionary donors, institutional partners, and cultural leaders across philanthropy, policy, entertainment, wellness, fashion, and experiential commerce.You will cultivate major donor relationships, secure six- and seven-figure commitments, and architect bespoke partnership structures that align philanthropic capital with measurable institutional, cultural, and experiential outcomes, event coordination experience a plus. This role also oversees the monetization and integration of CVL Venture Labs portfolio activations into summit programming, ensuring cohesive alignment between capital raising, experiential engagement, and brand ecosystem development.CVL Venture Labs: Summit Integration EcosystemThe July 4th Summit will serve as a multi-day experiential platform activating CVL portfolio companies across philanthropy, culture, wellness, fashion, entertainment, and commerce:Entrepreneur & Cultural Speaker Series (women in entrepreneurship)Realty-X - Real estate, investment, and asset strategy forumFashion-X - Luxury fashion, design, and brand innovation seriesNightlife-X - Hospitality, entertainment, and cultural leadership seriesRetail, Fashion & Luxury Commerce AcceleratorDalia - Athleisure, intimates, and swimwear brand focused on women’s retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce fulfillment infrastructure offering private fittings and styling for summer capsule collection release Maison Belle Bridal - Luxury bridal and occasionwear brand showcasing design, craftsmanship, and retail innovation hosting fitting, consultation and bridal showroom Beauty & Aesthetic Innovation ProgrammingAfra - Skincare company hosting workshops in wellness, clinical beauty, and product innovation at the event Wellness & Experiential ProgrammingOthera - Outdoor yoga, meditation, and retreat-based wellness activation integrated into summit programming across Washington, D.C. locations, with a meditation and kundalini activation series during the summit Talent, Media & Digital Online ActivationLMG - Boutique modeling and talent development group supporting women across film, fashion, and entertainmentResponsible for demonstrating and activating the digital twin AI representation platform, enabling next-generation identity, modeling, and media presentation systems with Live Photo and AI rendering capture at the eventLogistics & Guest ExperienceLux Hubs - Travel coordination, accommodation logistics, and guest experience infrastructure managing summit mobility, hospitality flow, and VIP experience designResponsibilitiesIdentify, cultivate, and solicit major donors capable of six- and seven-figure commitmentsDevelop tailored engagement strategies across philanthropic, institutional, and experiential capital channelsLead outreach and capital strategy for the July 4th Summit, including donor invitations, briefings, and experiential programming integrationStructure sponsorship and underwriting packages across CVL activations, including named programming, brand integrations, and experiential showcasesCollaborate with Vanguard leadership, Communications, and CVL operators on storytelling, positioning, and donor engagementManage post-commitment donor relationships to ensure sustained involvement, renewal, and expansionRepresent KFO Legacy Foundation at high-level donor meetings, summits, and international conveningsTrack capital acquisition, sponsorship conversion, and donor retention performance metricsQualifications5 - 9+ years in major gifts fundraising, institutional development, or philanthropic capital strategyProven record of securing six- and seven-figure commitments or equivalent sponsorship capitalStrong network across philanthropy, policy, luxury brands, entertainment, or institutional capital environmentsExperience operating within high-net-worth, high-discretion environmentsExceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship architecture skillsExperience managing large-scale events, summits, or multi-stakeholder convenings strongly preferredAbility to operate across both philanthropic and experiential-commercial ecosystemsWhy Join KFO Lead one of the most ambitious integrated philanthropic and experiential capital campaigns of the decadeOperate at the intersection of philanthropy, policy influence (Vanguard), cultural programming, and experiential commerceBuild and shape a multi-initiative capital ecosystem spanning global donors, institutional partners, and luxury brand activationsDirect involvement in the design and execution of the July 4th Washington, D.C. SummitCompetitive compensation with significant performance-based upside and long-term strategic growth potential within the Foundation ecosystemOpportunity to define a new model of philanthropy integrated with experiential capital activation and cultural programming