You've built something worth growing. Now it needs a system behind it. We've executed 40+ growth campaigns for faith-based organizations, universities, and purpose-driven brands — with documented results including 280× ROI, 33.8% enrollment growth, and $2.3M in earned media value.
Limited to 4 clients at a time · Currently reviewing Q2 applications
TRUSTED BY
40+Growth Campaigns
280×Best Campaign ROI
13+Years in the Work
$2.3MEarned Media Value
$500 → $140,010 · National Day of Prayer280× ROI · 1,400+ attendees vs. 400 goal33.8% YoY Growth · Fall Enrollment Campaign$0 → $1,190,000 · Zero paid budget$2.3M Earned Media · 218.7M impressions, zero spend+38% Fundraising · Nonprofit brand campaign$5,000 → $805,000 · 161× ROI$500 → $140,010 · National Day of Prayer280× ROI · 1,400+ attendees vs. 400 goal33.8% YoY Growth · Fall Enrollment Campaign$0 → $1,190,000 · Zero paid budget$2.3M Earned Media · 218.7M impressions, zero spend+38% Fundraising · Nonprofit brand campaign$5,000 → $805,000 · 161× ROI
National Day of Prayer — 280× ROIJessup University — 33.8% enrollment growthBlack History Month — $2.3M earned media, $0 ad spendProject Church Apparel — Sold out in 48 hoursProject Church — 263% ROI · Sold out in 48 hoursAOH — +38% fundraising revenueMiles Minnick — 95% venue capacityCFF — $160K+ in sponsorshipsAdkins — 31% traffic increaseErin Hill — 10+ speaking engagementsNational Day of Prayer — 280× ROIJessup University — 33.8% enrollment growthBlack History Month — $2.3M earned media, $0 ad spendProject Church Apparel — Sold out in 48 hoursProject Church — 263% ROI · Sold out in 48 hoursAOH — +38% fundraising revenueMiles Minnick — 95% venue capacityCFF — $160K+ in sponsorshipsAdkins — 31% traffic increaseErin Hill — 10+ speaking engagements
Purpose-Driven FocusWe only partner with brands building something that matters
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Results, Not RetainersPerformance-based outcomes you can measure and scale
Who This Is For
Built For Leaders Whose Work Matters Beyond The Bottom Line.
Faith-Based OrganizationsYour message already changes lives. The right marketing system makes sure it reaches the people who need it most. We've helped faith organizations achieve 280× ROI and fill events at 350% of capacity.
Startups & Personal BrandsYou've already proven the concept. Now it's time to build the brand and system around it. We helped one startup achieve 10+ sold-out drops with zero outside funding — using a strategy that scaled with them.
Higher Ed & NonprofitsYour institution's impact speaks for itself — your visibility should too. We've driven 33.8% enrollment growth at a university and generated $2.3M in earned media value with zero ad spend.
Organizations Ready to BuildEvery UMEH engagement leaves you owning the system. Not dependent on a retainer to survive. Your growth infrastructure stays with you.
The Framework
The 5-Pillar System Behind $100M+ In Results.
Not borrowed from a book. Built from 13 years and 40+ campaigns. One framework that diagnoses where you are, then builds the system to get you where you're going. Five pillars. Zero guesswork.
B + I + F + E + A = Growth
B
Brand Foundation
When your positioning is clear, everything else gets easier. Your audience recognizes you instantly, and every marketing dollar works harder.
I
Influence & Visibility
The right content strategy turns your expertise into authority. 218M+ impressions and earned media placements happen when you build visibility on purpose.
F
Funnel & Revenue
A real growth system makes revenue predictable. One campaign turned $500 in ad spend into $140K in revenue — because the funnel was built right.
E
Execution Capacity
Great strategy means nothing without speed. When execution is dialed in, you go from idea to sold-out launch in 48 hours.
A
Mission Alignment
Purpose-driven audiences connect deeply when your marketing reflects your values authentically. That alignment can't be manufactured — but it can be systemized.
The Record
What Becomes Possible With The Right Partner.
280× ROI
Faith Organization · Event Campaign
National Day of Prayer
280× ROI · $500 → $140,010 1,400+ attendees vs. 400 goal. 1,200 leads in 14 days.
33.8% growth
Higher Education · Full-Funnel
William Jessup University
$100M+ Influenced Revenue 33.8% YoY enrollment growth. Multiple campaigns over 3 years.
$2.3M earned media
Faith + Education · PR Campaign
Black History Month
$2.3M Earned Media · Zero Paid 218.7M impressions. 628 media placements.
+38% revenue
Nonprofit · Brand Campaign
Architects of Hope
+38% Fundraising Revenue · 223.7% Social Growth Grants and partnerships secured through elevated media presence.
263% ROI
Faith Organization · Merch Launch
Project Church Apparel
263.64% ROI · Sold Out in 48 Hours 130% growth in social engagement. Most successful merch line in org history.
UMEH was instrumental in helping Architects of Hope establish and grow our social media presence. Their expertise not only elevated our visibility but also played a key role in helping us secure grants and funding by showcasing our impact through a dynamic social media presence.
Jairon Jackson
CEO · Architects of Hope, Inc.
+38% Fundraising Revenue
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Jesse is the kind of ideator and visionary I love working with. He takes a simple idea or concept and elevates it far beyond what is expected. He is collaborative, kind, clear, and trustworthy, bringing integrity to every project we have collaborated on.
Faith Witcher
Content Strategy Manager · Jessup University
$100M+ Influenced Revenue
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Jesse Umeh helped us roll out the most successful merch line to date. From creative ideas, to production, to marketing he ran the campaign from start to finish with incredible focus and actual tangible success. He was an idea guy who always followed through on execution — a rare combination.
Caleb Cole
Lead Pastor · Project Church
263% ROI · Sold Out in 48 Hours
The Opportunity
Every Month With A System Is Compound Growth.
The organizations we partner with don't just grow once — they build systems that compound. The sooner the foundation is in place, the sooner every effort stacks on the one before it.
What a system creates
5×
the compounding effect when brand, visibility, funnel, execution, and alignment work together. One campaign turned $500 into $140K. Another generated $2.3M in earned media with zero ad spend. The system is the multiplier.
01
With a brand system
You attract aligned partners, donors, and audiences who already believe in what you do.
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With a funnel
Revenue becomes predictable and you can plan 6 months ahead instead of scrambling month to month.
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With execution capacity
Your team ships campaigns confidently and sees results in weeks, not quarters.
Work With Us
Three Ways To Engage.
Every engagement is built around your specific growth problem — not a service package. Maximum four organizations at any time. We don't take on clients we can't serve with full attention.
Start Here
The Growth Blueprint™
90 minutes that produces your Brand Impact Brief™, a 90-Day Priority Action Plan, and an honest fit assessment. $500 credited toward any retainer within 60 days — so it costs you nothing if we move forward together.
No. The Growth Blueprint Session exists specifically to prevent that. It's a $500 session designed to give you a clear picture of your growth gap and whether UMEH is the right fit — before any retainer conversation happens. If we're not the right partner, we'll tell you directly.
How is UMEH different from a marketing agency?+
Agencies sell services. UMEH builds systems. The difference is what you own when the engagement ends. Every deliverable — your Brand Playbook, your campaign frameworks, your messaging architecture — belongs to you. You don't become dependent on a vendor. You become capable of executing without one.
We've tried marketing before and it didn't work. Why would this be different?+
Most faith-based organizations that "tried marketing" hired generalists who didn't understand the niche — or bought tactics without strategy. The Brand Impact Formula is built specifically for organizations where the mission, the audience, and the ask are all different from commercial brands. The framework is the difference.
Can you work with a church or nonprofit our size?+
If you have a $250K+ operating budget and a specific growth problem with a real number attached to it, you are in the right range. The Blueprint Session is where we assess fit honestly — including whether the timing and investment level are right for your organization.
What happens if it doesn't produce results?+
Every retainer includes a conditional guarantee with clear terms. Tier 2 clients who see zero movement from month 1 campaigns get month 2 at no charge. Tier 3 clients who reach the 6-month review with no results receive one free month plus a full strategy rebuild. The guarantees are conditional — both parties have to execute. That's what makes them real.
Still have questions? Let's talk — no pitch, just answers.
UMEH Agency was founded in 2012 with a single conviction: purpose-driven organizations deserve marketing built to the same standard as their mission.
The work behind the proof stack on this site — the $100M+, the 280× ROI, the zero-budget campaigns that out-performed six-figure spends — was executed by one person with one framework and a team built to punch above their size. That is what you are hiring.
UMEH works with a maximum of five organizations at a time. Not because of capacity. Because the work requires it.
Influenced Revenue$100M+
Years in Operation13
Peak Campaign ROI280×
Active Clients (Max)5
Free · No Commitment
Not Ready To Book Yet?
Take the 5-minute Brand Impact Assessment. 14 questions across 5 pillars. You'll walk away with a clear picture of your biggest growth gap — and whether UMEH is the right partner to close it.
No email required · Takes 5 minutes · Instant results
Identify your biggest growth gapGiving, attendance, enrollment, donor retention — you'll know which lever matters most right now.
Get a framework for the fixBased on your answers, you'll receive a tailored starting point — not generic advice.
Understand if UMEH fitsIf your situation is a strong match, you'll know. If it's not, you'll know that too.
What's Next
The Next Chapter Of Your Mission Starts With A Conversation.
We partner with 4 organizations at a time. The first call is free, the strategy is real, and the only question is whether we're the right fit to help you build what's next.
