Jane Mohme's Fundraising and Relationship Expertise
1. JANE H. MOHME
jmohme@live.com
SUMMARY
Professional, results-driven Relationship Manager with expertise in cultivating and maintaining strong
benefactor partnerships. Background includes demonstrated performance in asset gathering, financial
planning, team leadership and budget management. Enthusiastic and energetic resource for
organizations relying on donor support. Specific areas of expertise include:
• Prospect Research • Large Gift Vehicles
• Stewardship • Event Planning
• Face-to-Face Solicitations • Supervisory and Management Skills
FUNDRAISING AND RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
PROGRESSIVE YOUTH CONNECTION – a nonprofit organization which implements prevention
programs to help children develop the skills to make positive choices in life, while striving to promote a
violence-free school environment to ensure academic and social success for children of all ages.
• Planned and coordinated all aspects of the “World of Children” auction and awards ceremony,
the organization’s largest fundraising event
• Solicited auction items from local retailers and corporations
• Selected award recipients for individuals and organizations providing exceptional services and
resources for children of St. Louis
• Secured $500 sponsorship from Southwest Bank
• Achieved event proceeds repeatedly exceeding $11,000
TURN UP THE VOLUME – a group committed to the fight against Ovarian Cancer, with all proceeds
going directly to the Jane Eberle Newbold Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at Washington University.
• Act as founding member to co-head the planning and production of annual fundraising events
• Generated over $20,000 for ovarian cancer research
HOPE HAPPENS – an organization that partners with Washington University in The Hope Center,
dedicated to improving the lives of those with neurodegenerative disorders. This organization
promotes collaborative research in hopes of fast-tracking new cures.
• Recruited as member of initial planning committee
• Generated creative and innovative ideas for fundraising events
• Committee produced $80,000 in first year fundraising revenue by executing successful events
THE WILSON SCHOOL – an independent, coeducational, preparatory school for students in pre-
kindergarten through grade six.
• Elected as VP to serve on the Parents’ Association Board for three consecutive years
• Actively solicited monetary contributions from current parents through phone calls and face-
to-face meetings
• Managed promotion wear budget to include inventory control, merchandise selection and
product marketing
JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL – a college preparatory day school for grades seven through 12.
• Executed annual fund solicitation calls to alumni for more than 15 years
• Increased donor participation by 10% in a single year
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
SOUTHWEST BANK, Crestwood, MO 2007 – 2009
Vice President / Branch Manager
• Advanced eight member team to “top producing team” out of 17 locations
• Improved customer satisfaction 28% in a 12 month period by coaching team to strengthen
relationships through building rapport, identifying needs, recommending solutions and
following up with clients
• Managed office with deposit base in excess of $200 million
• Received top producer award in business deposits, second quarter 2008
• Earned performance bonus three out of four quarters
• Continually met call quota of five prospect calls per week
• Served on the Economic Development Committee for the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber,
focused on recruiting new businesses to the area and reporting on new development
MIDWEST BANKCENTRE, Chesterfield, MO 2005 – 2007
Assistant Vice President / BankCentre Leader
• Developed, managed and serviced all aspects of consumer relationships
• Partnered with other areas of the bank to strengthen existing customer relationships and
attract new business
• Tracked monthly costs to consistently meet Direct Operating Expense budget
• Maintained regulatory compliance by satisfying requirements of all internal audits
FAMILY VIDEO, Maplewood, MO and Belleville, IL 2003 – 2005
Manager
• Successfully coached and mentored associates
• Responsible for daily operation, organization, inventory control and cash flow of the stores
BANK OF AMERICA PRIVATE BANK, Clayton, MO 2001 – 2002
Vice President / Relationship Manager
• Acquired clients through advising high net worth individuals, businesses and foundations with
investment, fiduciary and comprehensive credit expertise including planned giving vehicles
such as Charitable Remainder Trusts and Charitable Gift Annuities
• Cultivated new multi million dollar relationships by building rapport, listening to client needs
and recommending appropriate solutions
• Ensured timely closing of $1 million mortgage by personally directing the loan through each
step of the process, thereby preserving the relationship
MERRILL LYNCH, Clayton, MO 1998 – 2001
Financial Consultant / Licensed Stock Broker
• Acquired clients through advising high net worth individuals, businesses and foundations with
investment, fiduciary and comprehensive credit expertise including planned giving vehicles
such as Charitable Remainder Trusts and Charitable Gift Annuities
• Cultivated new multi million dollar relationships by building rapport, listening to client needs
and recommending appropriate solutions
• Obtained necessary licensing (Series 7, Series 66, Insurance) within four months of hire date
through independent study
DIZ, INC., University City, MO 1989 – 1999
Owner / Business Manager
• Grew sales of start-up auto repair business to exceed $800,000 annually
EDUCATION
3. B.S., Psychology
Washington University, St. Louis MO
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Extensive training in bank, investment and planned giving products
• YouthBridge Workshop Series at Washington University
• Center for Nonprofit Success Fundraising Summit at St. Louis University
• Nonprofit Services Center workshop series
• Young Nonprofit Professionals Network “Mind the Gap” panel discussion at Webster
University
• St. Louis Business Journal Smart Reader Seminar
• GO! Network, Growth and Opportunities for Professionals