“I have had the pleasure of working with VALO in both the for-profit and the non-profit sector. Regardless of which seat I’ve been in, I’ve found VALO’s ability to tell an organization’s or person’s story to be their gift. VALO understands that purposeful stories create human connection, and human connection creates our next great story. It’s been a pleasure to work alongside VALO as communication and fundraising partners.”

— Holly Mattingly, Group Director (Connections Investment Performance), Coca-Cola North America

“Metro Atlanta Collective is deeply grateful for the work of Vanita Boswell and The VALO Group. Not only did Vanita help us think more critically about development, she and her team produced collateral for us that helped paint a more compelling picture of who we are as an organization. We were able to increase giving commitments by almost 100% in less than 7 months.”

— Travis Vaughn, Executive Director, Metro Atlanta Collective

“Being in sales for a multi-billion dollar company, I needed a way to differentiate and professionalize my storytelling, and apply a consistent methodology to my process. VALO gave me the tools to take what I do to a more intentional level. If you need a team that will challenge and push you, with transparent and provocative ideas, there’s no one I would recommend more than VALO. They help you find your authentic self, create your narrative based upon that, and weave purposeful and crisp storytelling to help you get where you want to go.”

— Ryan Hyman, VP, Lockton Companies

“FARE hired The VALO Group during a very transitional time. VALO helped to design and implement a new structure and internal systems, formalizing the organization’s marketing strategy and managing the day-to-day execution. VALO’s team provides a wealth of sophistication, creativity, and overall brilliance through their ideas and experience. Their storytelling capabilities along with fundraising strategy expertise contributed greatly to the success we had together.”

— Sherry Fazio, Chief of Institutional Advancement, FARE; Founder, SG Strategy Consulting

“VALO brings to the table a genuine caring about a cause as much as the organization they’re collaborating with. As social impact filmmakers we love to tell powerful stories, and working with VALO was fulfilling in having a committed partner in that storytelling. Interviewing and directing children is no easy task, and in collaborating with VALO we were able to produce two powerful videos for Food Allergy Research & Education featuring fearless children and adults fighting stereotypes and stigmas around food allergies. If you care about your cause, you need to hire VALO.”

— Philip Buccellato, Founder & Creative Director, Greener Media

“VALO redesigned our Investor Update Report, transforming a humdrum financial document into a compelling and engaging communication piece. VALO also left the tools of success in our hands by creating a template that we can adapt and leverage for communicating future updates. Our collaboration proved branding is a valuable asset for any industry. I recommend partnering with VALO to elevate your current business practices, especially when communicating with external stakeholders.”

— Michele Torzilli, Partner, LQC Partners

“NYC continues to face a poverty and homelessness epidemic. We engaged The VALO Group to provide strategic messaging for the historic merger between The Bowery Mission (TBM) and the New York City Rescue Mission (NYCRM). VALO’s strategic approach resonated with our donors, prospective donors, board members, the general public, staff, and most importantly those we serve. VALO curated a story of collective impact that transformed the way we share our organization’s story and raise revenue. I have witnessed VALO’s relentless commitment to the NYCRM since 2014, then their passionate support of the transition to one organization⁠—TBM⁠—in the fall of 2017. Their passion for service was evident from day one. I would highly recommend working with VALO.”

— Dwight Jacobsen, Chairman of the Board, The Bowery Mission

“Working with VALO on creating visual content and film for the New York City Rescue Mission has been a truly rewarding experience. VALO’s impact-first approach created an environment for us to learn deeply about homelessness and poverty, and build relationships with the neighbors in need we were serving. Working with Vanita and her passionate vision opened our perspective on the effect our work can have on societal issues. Rebecca’s attention to detail is displayed in her thoughtful communication and creative expertise. I would highly recommend collaborating with VALO and look forward to our continued relationship. You won’t find a better partner who believes so deeply in making positive changes for the communities they are serving through the work.”

— Jay Shetty, Founder & CEO, Saffron Pen

“The VALO Group are dedicated, highly-skilled, and motivated professionals who are passionate about helping their clients thrive. VALO helped us solidify our brand, make exceptional improvements to our external communications and design, build a cohesive team, implement an intentionally-designed volunteer strategy, and benchmark goals that got the organization back on track. VALO worked tirelessly to achieve collaborative goals and our revenue increased many times over in corporate funding and foundation giving. It was truly a joy to work with VALO and I recommend them without reservation to any company or organization seeking improvement in any area of external affairs.”

— Dr. Craig Mayes, CEO, New York City Rescue Mission

“We began working with The VALO Group to solve two primary challenges: visibility and funding. Young Life NYC was doing great work that no one knew about, and we were running a very slim budget. VALO helped us overcome these challenges through the creation and implementation of a campaign that helped us connect with donors and potential donors learning about Young Life for the first time. You won’t find a team who will work harder to help you accomplish your organizational goals. VALO goes above and beyond the call of duty.”

— Paul H. Coty III, Vice-President, Young Life NYC