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RES 2014-1406 - Appoint Kahtryn R Aultz to landmarks heritage preservation commission OAHA•NE6 � RECEIVED z � Office of the Mayor n®, •r ,, 2014 OCT 30 P 4. Q I Omaha, Street,suite 300 ` Nebraska 68183-0300 mop �ti (402)444-5000 'TED FEBRUA CITY CLERK 1•.1X: (402)444-6059 City of Omaha JeanStothert,MayorM�`HA NEBRA$K Honorable President and Members of the City Council, Attached for your consideration is a Resolution appointing Kathryn R. Aultz to the Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. Ms. Aultz's term will commence on November 20, 2014, and expire three years thereafter on November 19, 2017. A copy of Ms. Aultz's Résumé is attached for your information. Your favorable consideration of this request will be appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Jean Stothert, Mayor Date City of Omaha p:ALAW-COUNCIL DOCUMENTS12014\20035v1j KATHRYN AULTZ 5647 Cedar Street Omaha,NE 68106 kaultz@cox.net 402-618-8947 SUMMARY STATEMENT • Over twenty years of non-profit experience in Omaha. • Committed to the highest level of excellence through achievement; strong time management skills • Proven ability to be resourceful in assessing,planning and leading fundraising strategies as well as proven management and leadership skills • Experience leading professional and volunteer staff • Reputation for displaying initiative,independent action,follow-through,and sound judgment • Known for tenacious drive and determination in championing a mission • PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Fundraising • Executed financial turnaround at Douglas County Historical Society from a multi-year deficit to four consecutive years of profit • Provided leadership, strategic initiatives and management of all fundraising efforts • Created and instituted processes to increase support among individuals,corporations,charitable foundations, and government sources through solicitations,grants,corporate sponsorship, direct mail income and in-kind contributions • Implemented marketing plan which resulted in an increase of over 300%in Museum visitors • Rejuvenated educational lecture series resulting in astonishing growth of 700%. • Networked with local social service organizations to create strategic alliances • Expanded partnerships/memberships to include area history organizations • Prior to current position,raised over$1.3 million a year through fundraising events • Cultivated,solicited and managed corporate donors; boosted donor base by 30% • Nurtured relationships with community leaders and corporate leadership to encourage volunteer and financial involvement • Uncompromising in strengthening grant income. Increased the numbers of fenders and grant dollars received Analysis and Problem Solving • Restructured staff positions and board responsibilities resulting in a more effective collaboration • Lead Douglas County Historical Society through new branding process in 2014 (David Day Associates brand-kind) • Currently leading organization through a strategic planning process • Instrumental in securing Omaha Community Foundation capacity building partnership • Lead Collections Committee through Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations to ensure best practices for collection care • Raised funding and directed renovation of heirloom garden renovation • Leading renovation of exterior on 135 year old General Crook House • Prepared comprehensive operating budget with ongoing analysis and monthly calendar of development and program activities • Interviewed, trained,supervised and evaluated staff members and volunteers • Produced a menu of giving options for current and prospective donors • Developed and executed programs to encourage a broader base of community and family involvement within the organization • Redesigned membership program including recruitment,renewal,processing and analysis • Designed and implemented lapsed member recovery program to increase retention • Reorganized volunteer recruitment process and increased number of recruits per month • Evaluated program quality,effectiveness, and outreach through newly developed outcomes reports Donor/Member Stewardship • Generated and implemented personalized stewardship plan for all donors • Revitalized member events by changing format and soliciting membership input • Established new member outreach program engaging new members to increase retention • Initiated quicker response time for membership enrollment process WORK HISTORY Douglas County Historical Society, Omaha NE Executive Director, 2010 to current Omaha Children's Museum, Omaha,NE Director of Development,September 2007 to October 2009 Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha,NE Director of Membership, 2007 Assistant Director of Development, 2006 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,Omaha, NE Special Events Coordinator,January 2004 through December 2005 American Heart Association,Omaha,NE Heart Walk Specialist, 2002-2004 Child Saving Institute, Omaha,NE Special Events Director,2000-2002 EDUCATION Bellevue University,Bellevue,NE Bachelor of Arts-Leadership University of Nebraska—Omaha, Omaha,NE Fundraising Management Program Certificate APPOINTMENTS State Historical Records Advisory Board June 2013 until April 15, 2016 Appointed by Governor Dave Heineman President,Nebraska Museums Association April 2014 to April 2016 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Member American Association State and Local History Mountain Plains Museums Association Nebraska State Historical Society Association of Fundraising Professionals REFERENCES Bryan R. Zimmer,President Douglas County Historical Society Foundation Principal, The Architectural Offices bzimmer@ thearchitecturaloffices.com 402-551-3400 Cindy Hadsell,President Board of Directors Douglas County Historical Society clhadsell@aol.com 402-553-6316 I y , .I ,r.�jST TO LAW LAW t aim 1014 OCT 30 riti 10: 22 FOR LAW DEPARTMENT USE ONLY LOG BOOK # 141-14 = MAYOR TO: PAUL D. KRATZ, City Attorney 10/30/14 DATE ASSIGNED DATE: October 29, 2014 ASSIGNED TO TAYLOR ANSWERED/SENT OUT WITHDRAWN REQUEST BEING MADE BY: L. James Wright-Director, Community Outreach Mayor's Office 402-444-5034 TIME LINE: (Due Date) November 18, 2014 (ALLOW 12 WORKING DAYS FROM DATE RECEIVED BY LAW DEPARTMENT) REQUEST FOR: Appointment of Kathryn R. Aultz to the Landmark Heritage Preservation Commission DETAILS: (Please Do NOT State "See Attached". Details Should Appear On This Page and May Continue On To A Second Page) The Mayor asks the Council to confirm the appointment of Kathryn R. Aultz to the City of Omaha's Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission. Ms. Aultz' professional background and work with the historical society qualifies her for service on the board. Ms. Aultz' appointment fills a vacancy left by the expiration of Peggy Jones's term. Ms. Aultz' term would begin November 20, 2014 and expire in (3) three years on November 19, 2017. IS INFORMATION ATTACHED? YES X NO NONE AVAILABLE Revised 04/02 M1. BOARD/COMMISSION CANDIDATE RESPONSE FORM AND OATH I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board(s)and or commission(s) and submit the following information: Name/s of Board or Commission: (List one or more) Landmarks Commission Last Name: Aultz First name: Kathryn Middle Initial: R Home address: 5647 Cedar Street City: Omaha ZIP: 68106 State: NE Home Phone: 402-556-7585 Work Phone: 402-455-9990 Fax: Email: Director@DouglasCoHistory.org City Council District: 3 Sex: Female Race/Ethnicity/Disability (optional): Caucasian Business Name: Douglas County Historical Society Job Title: Executive Director Business Address: 5730 North 30 Street, Building 11 B City: Omaha Zip: 68111 State: NE Where would you like us to direct your correspondence? (check box) Home 0 or Q Business fx My appointment to the above named Board or Commission and term of service to the City would not conflict with my professional or personal interests. Name—Print or Type Kathryn R. Aultz Date: October 27, 2014 Please return this completed form along with a copy of your resume to: L. James Wright Director of Community Outreach 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68183 Fax: 402-444-6059 If you would like to be considered for an appointment to a board or commission, complete this form,the oath(page 2)and submit along with your resume or bio. 1 `,e a 94;y : , ,`7 D FL IN- City of Omaha Omaha Home Rule Charter section 8.08 requires that the City's Mayor, all Council members,and "all officers and employees of the city"take a certain oath, as described on the attached oath form. To ensure the legal effectiveness of our board members' actions,we are asking all board members to review, sign the oath below in the presence of a notary. If you do not have a notary readily available,the City Clerk's office, LC level,City Council offices in the Civic Center,will notarize the form for you. A copy or facsimile should be sent to L.James Wright to place on file with the City Clerk's office. If the form is given directly to the City Clerk's office,send a copy to L.James Wright as well. OATH I, Kathryn Aultz , do solemnly swear(affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservation or purpose of evasion;and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of member of the Landmarks Commission according to law and to the best of my ability.And I do further swear(affirm)that I will not knowingly commit any act of treason against the government of the United States or of this state during such time as I am in this position.So help me God. L Signature STATE OF NEBRASKA ) USA A RICHARDS GENERAL NOTARIAL SEAL ) SS. STATE OF NEBRASKA Commission Expires COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ) May 30,2016 This instrument was acknowledged before me on Q. , 20 ILI, by gi,„0 , 6v a YA-aakeL Notary Public if the board has authority under our charter or is paid from City funds, then an oath must be completed. 11/2011 2 KATHRYN AULTZ 5647 Cedar Street Omaha,NE 68106 kaultz@cox.net 402-618-8947 SUMMARY STATEMENT + Over twenty years of non-profit experience in Omaha. • Committed to the highest level of excellence through achievement; strong time management skills • Proven ability to be resourceful in assessing,planning and leading fundraising strategies as well as proven management and leadership skills • Experience leading professional and volunteer staff • Reputation for displaying initiative, independent action,follow-through, and sound judgment • Known for tenacious drive and determination in championing a mission • PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Fundraising • Executed financial turnaround at Douglas County Historical Society from a multi-year deficit to four consecutive years of profit • Provided leadership, strategic initiatives and management of all fundraising efforts • Created and instituted processes to increase support among individuals,corporations,charitable foundations,and government sources through solicitations,grants, corporate sponsorship, direct mail income and in-kind contributions • Implemented marketing plan which resulted in an increase of over 300%in Museum visitors • Rejuvenated educational lecture series resulting in astonishing growth of 700%. • Networked with local social service organizations to create strategic alliances • Expanded partnerships/memberships to include area history organizations • Prior to current position,raised over$1.3 million a year through fundraising events • Cultivated, solicited and managed corporate donors; boosted donor base by 30% • Nurtured relationships with community leaders and corporate leadership to encourage volunteer and financial involvement • Uncompromising in strengthening grant income. Increased the numbers of funders and grant dollars received Analysis and Problem Solving • Restructured staff positions and board responsibilities resulting in a more effective collaboration • Lead Douglas County Historical Society through new branding process in 2014(David Day Associates brand-kind) • Currently leading organization through a strategic planning process + Instrumental in securing Omaha Community Foundation capacity building partnership • Lead Collections Committee through Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations to ensure best practices for collection care • Raised funding and directed renovation of heirloom garden renovation • Leading renovation of exterior on 135 year old General Crook House • Prepared comprehensive operating budget with ongoing analysis and monthly calendar of development and program activities • Interviewed, trained,supervised and evaluated staff members and volunteers • Produced a menu of giving options for current and prospective donors • Developed and executed programs to encourage a broader base of community and family involvement within the organization • Redesigned membership program including recruitment,renewal,processing and analysis • Designed and implemented lapsed member recovery program to increase retention • Reorganized volunteer recruitment process and increased number of recruits per month • Evaluated program quality,effectiveness,and outreach through newly developed outcomes reports Donor/Member Stewardship • Generated and implemented personalized stewardship plan for all donors • Revitalized member events by changing format and soliciting membership input • Established new member outreach program engaging new members to increase retention • Initiated quicker response time for membership enrollment process WORK HISTORY Douglas County Historical Society,Omaha NE Executive Director, 2010 to current Omaha Children's Museum, Omaha,NE Director of Development, September 2007 to October 2009 Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha,NE Director of Membership, 2007 Assistant Director of Development, 2006 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Omaha,NE Special Events Coordinator,January 2004 through December 2005 American Heart Association, Omaha,NE Heart Walk Specialist, 2002-2004 Child Saving Institute, Omaha,NE Special Events Director,2000-2002 EDUCATION Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE Bachelor of Arts—Leadership University of Nebraska—Omaha, Omaha,NE Fundraising Management Program Certificate APPOINTMENTS State Historical Records Advisory Board June 2013 until April 15, 2016 Appointed by Governor Dave Heineman President,Nebraska Museums Association April 2014 to April 2016 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Member American Association State and Local History Mountain Plains Museums Association Nebraska State Historical Society Association of Fundraising Professionals REFERENCES Bryan R. Zimmer,President Douglas County Historical Society Foundation Principal, The Architectural Offices bzimmer@thearchitecturaloffices.com 402-551-3400 Cindy Hadsell,President Board of Directors Douglas County Historical Society clhadsell @ aol.com 402-553-6316 C-25A CITY OF OMAHA LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha, Nebraska RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: WHEREAS, the term of Peggy Jones on the Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission expired; and, WHEREAS, Section 24-26 of the Omaha Municipal Code provides for the Mayor to appoint the members of this Commission; and, WHEREAS, Mayor Jean Stothert has appointed Kathryn R. Aultz to serve a term on the Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission as an interested and qualified person from an existing historical society, said term to commence November 20, 2014, and will expire three years thereafter on November 19, 2017. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: THAT, the appointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Kathryn R. Aultz, as an interested and qualified person from an existing historical society, to the Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission, to serve a term that will commence on November 20, 2014, and expire three (3) years thereafter on November 19, 2017, is hereby confirmed. APPROVED AS TO FORM: AO/3v//c/ ass(• Y A Y Date p:ALAW-COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2014\20036v1j _ By Councilmember Adopted NOV - 4 2014 City Clerk // !� . L Approve ,_--SU) !L Mayor NO. /9Co.-; Resolution by Res. that the appointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Kathryn R. Aultz, as an interested and qualified person from an existing historical society, to the Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission, to serve a term that will commence on November 20, 2014, and expire three (3) years thereafter on November 19, 2017, is hereby confirmed. p:ALAW-COUNCII,DOCUMENTS\2014\20036v1j Presented to City Council NOV - 42014 Adapted City Clerk