Meet VALEO

Valeo is a faith-based counseling and care organization that focuses on supporting Christian global workers and their families. Unlike a traditional clinic, Valeo provides mental health and emotional support primarily online, allowing clients around the world to access licensed counseling and psychiatric services regardless of their location. The organization’s mission is to help clients thrive personally, spiritually, and professionally, addressing challenges like stress, burnout, loneliness, fear, and relational struggles that often arise from cross-cultural work and long-term international service.

Valeo’s services are designed to be accessible and flexible. Clients begin by filling out intake forms and are then matched with a qualified care provider who integrates professional mental health care with a faith-based perspective. All sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant online portal, ensuring privacy and confidentiality. Valeo also provides clear guidance on fees, referrals, and the professional credentials of their counselors and psychiatrists. By combining clinical expertise with spiritual care, Valeo aims to provide holistic support that strengthens the well-being of Christian global workers and their families.

About the Executive Director

The Executive Director is a critical leadership position, reporting directly to the board and overseeing four direct reports. The Executive Director functions as a ministry CEO, providing strategic leadership, fostering a healthy culture, managing finances, engaging with the missions community, and leading fundraising efforts. The position requires emotional intelligence, humility, strong relational skills, and a passion for serving global workers. While the Executive Director is not expected to be a counselor, they must deeply understand the counseling model and integrate the organization’s faith-based perspective without imposing theological agendas.

Key expectations for the Executive Director include raising funds for operational and field support, executing initiatives with follow-through, representing Valeo publicly, and serving as a shepherd for directors. The ideal candidate has senior nonprofit management experience, a track record in fundraising, familiarity and deep passion for global missions work, and an appreciation for telehealth and mental health services. The Executive Director will work primarily in Columbia, SC, and is responsible for sustaining organizational health, supporting growth, and advancing Valeo’s mission of empowering global workers to thrive.

The Executive Director’s responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Provide vision and direction for the organization in alignment with Valeo’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Ensure the organization operates efficiently and effectively, maintaining focus on long-term goals.
• Collaborate with the board on governance, policy, and mission execution.

Fundraising & Donor Development

• Cultivate and grow the donor base to support operational needs and on-field initiatives.
• Develop and implement a robust fundraising strategy, including donor engagement and stewardship.
• Ensure follow-through on fundraising commitments and initiatives.

Financial Management

• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Ensure sustainable financial practices to support staff, programs, and organizational growth.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Foster a healthy, relational, and collaborative work environment.
• Supervise and support four direct reports, providing guidance, mentorship, and accountability.
• Serve as a shepherding figure for staff, maintaining engagement and morale.
• Bridge communication and connection with remote staff to prevent isolation.

Missions Community Engagement

• Serve as a public representative and spokesperson for Valeo at conferences, partner events, and in broader missions networks.
• Advocate for the needs of global workers and their families.

Program & Service Oversight

• Ensure core services (counseling, psychiatry, retreats, intensives, telehealth) maintain high quality and consistency.
• Support innovation and potential expansion, such as on-field visits or support groups.

Decision-Making & Stewardship

• Maintain a balance between stewardship of existing programs and careful, growth-focused innovation.
• Act as a final decision-maker for organizational alignment and judgment calls.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Executive Director:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree preferred (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Business Administration).
• 3–5+ years in senior nonprofit leadership, ideally with fundraising experience.
• Familiarity with mission work and appreciation for counseling/mental health services.
• Proven ability to lead teams, work with boards, and foster healthy organizational culture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and relational skills.
• Ability to fundraise, engage donors, and manage finances.
• Understanding of counseling/mental health integration with faith.
• Excellent communication, public representation, and team-building abilities.
• Skilled at strategic planning, decision-making, and maintaining organizational culture.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Humble, teachable, and emotionally mature.
• Passionate about serving Christian global workers and their families.
• Collaborative, empowering, and relationally grounded.
• Courageous in having difficult conversations with grace.
• Aligned with Valeo’s statement of faith, mission, vision, and core values.
• Stewardship-minded rather than a high-change or disruptive leader.

What it’s like to live in Columbia, SC

Living in Columbia, SC offers a warm, welcoming Southern atmosphere with a strong sense of community and faith. The city blends small-town friendliness with the conveniences of a growing capital, making it an inviting place for families and individuals. Residents enjoy mild weather, beautiful parks, and easy access to lakes and outdoor activities. Columbia has a vibrant church presence, family-centered values, and a slower pace of life that encourages connection and hospitality. With affordable living, great schools in many areas, and a variety of local events, it’s a place where people can feel rooted, supported, and at home.