JV

Jessica Vodofsky

Partner @ Beal Private Capital | Capital Raising & Business Development

New York City Metropolitan Area

Education

  • B.A.

    (2000 - 2004)

  • M.A.

    Institute of Fine Arts, New York University

    (2005 - 2007)

Work Experience

  • Partner

    2023

    Partnering with select private fund managers on capital raising, investor relations, and business development.

2014 - 2023

  • Investor Relations

    2014 - 2023

    I led investor relations and fundraising for Greycroft. Responsibilities include overseeing fundraising process for each fund, coordinating investor meetings and events, contributing to firm's newsletter, CRM database, and managing all of the LP interactions across our diverse investor base of HNWI, family offices, endowments, pensions plans, fund of funds, asset managers, and consultants. Raised more than $2B across our core early-stage and growth vehicles, as well as SPVs.

  • Assistant Director, Parents & Science Initiative

    2012 - 2014

    I raised funds from individual donors, foundations, and corporate supporters to support Rockefeller's scientists researching issues on child and adolescent health and development. A highlight of our season is the annual Parents & Science "Celebrating Science" benefit hosted in the fall, which raised more than $1.2M annually. In addition, I helped plan the P&S lecture series that pairs Rockefeller's scientists with psychologists, social scientists, clinicians, and medical practitioners to showcase important science related to child and adolescent health and development for a lay-audience. More than 1,000 parents and interested individuals attend our programs annually.

  • Manager of Foundation & Government Relations

    2009 - 2012

    I raised funds from foundations and government organizations (including New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Institute of Museum and Library Services, among others) to support the Whitney's special exhibitions, education programs, special projects, general operating budget, and the "Whitney of the Future" Capital Campaign.

  • Coordinator of Corporate Partnerships

    2007 - 2009

    I helped raise funds from corporations for the Whitney's Corporate Membership program and a variety of Sponsorship opportunities. Coordinated and executed solicitation of companies and individuals for annual corporate fundraising dinner. Researched, prospected, solicited, and cultivated companies; wrote proposals and grant applications for corporate membership, sponsorship, and education program support.

2004 - 2005

  • Administrative Assistant, Trusts, Estates & Appraisals

    2004 - 2005

    Assisted Senior Vice President to manage client accounts and facilitate appraisals of artwork to be offered at auction and for insurance purposes. Researched and compiled information on collectors and clients for new business development. Corresponded with clients and fiduciary advisors on valuations and terms for offering works at auction. Planned and executed quarterly special events and lectures on collecting, estate planning, and other related topics.