Kumveka Credentials
AUGUST 2016
KUMVEKA (koom VEK uh) = 

TO BE UNDERSTOOD
2
OUR VISION:
• Clear and compelling communication for every
Christ-focused ministry.
QUICK FACTS:
• We are a ministry.
• We bring corporate experience and best practices
to our work (P&G, Capital One, etc).
• We believe that communications work is our gifting
and service to the Kingdom (1 Cor. 12-18).
kumveka.org
Phase II
BUILD
Phase III
TELL
Understand
your unique
organization.
Develop strategy,
identity (visuals
& messaging).
Build out a
marketing
plan & tools.
3
WE USE A PROVEN APPROACH TO
SOLVE COMMUNICATION
CHALLENGES FOR MINISTRIES
Phase I
LISTEN
kumveka.org
A FEW OF THE CLIENTS WE HAVE SERVED
THE VALUES GUIDING OUR WORK:
LOVE WELL
Loving well starts with Christ loving us first. It then flows into how our team serves each
other: how we approach the relationships with our clients, our creative network, and
those who invest in our organization.
EXECUTE with EXCELLENCE
It’s a given we want to do our best work. But if we create something beautiful that
doesn’t meet a client’s needs effectively, it’s not excellent.
LEARN CONSTANTLY
Learning constantly is the posture we take as we get to know and understand the hearts
of our clients. We learn from our own mistakes, and we learn from each other’s stories,
experiences, and expertise.
INITIATE SOLUTIONS
Each member of our team is a problem solver. We step out and try new things. We take
the initiative to improve processes, discover new ideas, and find solutions for our clients.
kumveka.org
• Communications Audit
• Leadership Intent & 

Alignment Meeting
• Quantitative & 

Qualitative Research
• Proposed Brand Strategy
• Brand Messaging
• Brand Visuals
• Comprehensive 

Brand Guidelines
• Brand Roll-Out Strategy 

& Plan
• Marketing Strategy & Plan
examples:
• Stationery, Brochure
• Website, E-Newsletter
• Video, Campaign Collateral
• Conference Booth, Signage
• Organizational Design
• Process Development
• Creative Coaching 

& Training
• Ad Hoc Consulting
COMPETENCIES
A clear understanding 

of your audience 

perceptions and the gaps 

that exist between your 

leadership intent and 

those audience perceptions.
A brand that 

communicates the 

heart of your organization 

and is strategically built 

on research.
A roadmap of core 

messages and tools to 

guide what to say, the 

best way to say it, 

and who to say it to.
A cohesive set of 

integrated elements to 

equip your staff and 

engage your audience.
Expert input into 

identifying key roles, 

planning for success, 

and professional training 

to maintain brand 

consistency and develop 

a healthy organization.
RESULTS 

full case studies at kumveka.org
“Our refreshed look is strong, cleaner, and easier to apply in many
different settings. And the tagline Kumveka created says exactly what
we are without comprising either our academic or spiritual focus.”
– Sara Kennedy, Veritas Director of Operations and Communications
before
“We now have a cohesive set of communication tools we can actually
use. We can also speak confidently about our brand, knowing what
it represents and engages each of our varied audiences—from the
church youth pastor to the corporate leader.”
– Monnie Leigh Meads, Marketing Coordinator
“We had a difficult time helping potential donors and staff understand why
BlueSky’s work is so vital. Kumveka did an incredible job becoming part of
us, in an effort to understand who we are and what we do. We now have a
better understanding of how to communicate our work in ways that others
are able to understand and relate to. We believe the phenomenal
communication tools will equip us to tell our story.”
– Lauren Minshew, BlueSky Communications Director
Kumveka has helped us use limited resources to their greatest potential. do
just that. Essentially, Kumveka’s staff combines their passions for good,
strategic communication with our passion to carryout our mission and the
result is a stronger brand, clearer communication and more partners joining
our mission.
– Eileen O’Gorman, Communication Director, Serge
before
before
before
kumveka.org

Kumveka Credentials

  • 1.
  • 2.
    KUMVEKA (koom VEKuh) = 
 TO BE UNDERSTOOD 2 OUR VISION: • Clear and compelling communication for every Christ-focused ministry. QUICK FACTS: • We are a ministry. • We bring corporate experience and best practices to our work (P&G, Capital One, etc). • We believe that communications work is our gifting and service to the Kingdom (1 Cor. 12-18). kumveka.org
  • 3.
    Phase II BUILD Phase III TELL Understand yourunique organization. Develop strategy, identity (visuals & messaging). Build out a marketing plan & tools. 3 WE USE A PROVEN APPROACH TO SOLVE COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES FOR MINISTRIES Phase I LISTEN kumveka.org
  • 4.
    A FEW OFTHE CLIENTS WE HAVE SERVED
  • 5.
    THE VALUES GUIDINGOUR WORK: LOVE WELL Loving well starts with Christ loving us first. It then flows into how our team serves each other: how we approach the relationships with our clients, our creative network, and those who invest in our organization. EXECUTE with EXCELLENCE It’s a given we want to do our best work. But if we create something beautiful that doesn’t meet a client’s needs effectively, it’s not excellent. LEARN CONSTANTLY Learning constantly is the posture we take as we get to know and understand the hearts of our clients. We learn from our own mistakes, and we learn from each other’s stories, experiences, and expertise. INITIATE SOLUTIONS Each member of our team is a problem solver. We step out and try new things. We take the initiative to improve processes, discover new ideas, and find solutions for our clients. kumveka.org
  • 6.
    • Communications Audit •Leadership Intent & 
 Alignment Meeting • Quantitative & 
 Qualitative Research • Proposed Brand Strategy • Brand Messaging • Brand Visuals • Comprehensive 
 Brand Guidelines • Brand Roll-Out Strategy 
 & Plan • Marketing Strategy & Plan examples: • Stationery, Brochure • Website, E-Newsletter • Video, Campaign Collateral • Conference Booth, Signage • Organizational Design • Process Development • Creative Coaching 
 & Training • Ad Hoc Consulting COMPETENCIES A clear understanding 
 of your audience 
 perceptions and the gaps 
 that exist between your 
 leadership intent and 
 those audience perceptions. A brand that 
 communicates the 
 heart of your organization 
 and is strategically built 
 on research. A roadmap of core 
 messages and tools to 
 guide what to say, the 
 best way to say it, 
 and who to say it to. A cohesive set of 
 integrated elements to 
 equip your staff and 
 engage your audience. Expert input into 
 identifying key roles, 
 planning for success, 
 and professional training 
 to maintain brand 
 consistency and develop 
 a healthy organization.
  • 7.
    RESULTS 
 full casestudies at kumveka.org “Our refreshed look is strong, cleaner, and easier to apply in many different settings. And the tagline Kumveka created says exactly what we are without comprising either our academic or spiritual focus.” – Sara Kennedy, Veritas Director of Operations and Communications before “We now have a cohesive set of communication tools we can actually use. We can also speak confidently about our brand, knowing what it represents and engages each of our varied audiences—from the church youth pastor to the corporate leader.” – Monnie Leigh Meads, Marketing Coordinator “We had a difficult time helping potential donors and staff understand why BlueSky’s work is so vital. Kumveka did an incredible job becoming part of us, in an effort to understand who we are and what we do. We now have a better understanding of how to communicate our work in ways that others are able to understand and relate to. We believe the phenomenal communication tools will equip us to tell our story.” – Lauren Minshew, BlueSky Communications Director Kumveka has helped us use limited resources to their greatest potential. do just that. Essentially, Kumveka’s staff combines their passions for good, strategic communication with our passion to carryout our mission and the result is a stronger brand, clearer communication and more partners joining our mission. – Eileen O’Gorman, Communication Director, Serge before before before kumveka.org