Emily Sever Email & Phone Number

Support all phases of proposal management efforts of Clark’s National Marketing Group, specifically for projects identified as target pursuits. Responsibilities include writing, editing and proofreading documentation for RFP’s/RFQ’s/SOQ’s and Letters of Interest; design of collateral proposal materials to include brochures, presentation materials, project sheets, technical resumes and binder graphics; coordination of final proposal content with Vice Presidents, Project Executives and Pursuit Team Leads; supervision of packaging, printing and assembly of final submissions.

Work with the EVP & CAO to manage $3.5 million annual budget for corporate contributions at both a local and national level for Clark Construction Group, LLC. Process and evaluate all contribution requests and correspond with representatives from community organizations. Administer annual scholarship programs, employee matching gift program, company contribution program as well as organize Clark representation in the community. Primarily responsible for developing department business plan, writing and laying out quarterly Community Connection publication, and special projects such as, production of a short fi lm documenting Clark’s corporate philanthropy.

Assisted the Corporate Giving Manager and Director with all aspects of corporate fundraising including: the Corporate Membership program, sponsorship packages, the annual Free For All at Carter Barron Amphitheatre and event fundraisers such as Will on the Hill. Developed and updated sponsorship packages, solicitation letters, correspondence, and presentation materials. Cultivated and maintained relationships with corporate donors through event coordination, phone calls, written materials, and administrative services as well as fulfilled donor benefits and services. Researched corporate prospects, maintained database, ran reports, coordinated acknowledgments, tax receipts, pledge forms, final reports and other correspondence.

Assisted the Director of Institutional Giving. Conducted prospect research and maintained the annual grants calendar and corporate gift tracking database. Composed written materials such as gift acknowledgments, final reports, grant proposals and donor correspondence. Special projects included: assisting with special events, helping to execute the annual online auction, and donor greeting/cultivation.

Supported the mission of the Cultural Heritage Center in the Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau to combat looting and illicit trade of antiquities of foreign nations. Completed special research on the extent of the crisis in francophone countries such as Mali and Cambodia.

Worked one-on-one with students at the University of Richmond Writing Center to provide tutorial assistance in grammar and composition.

B.A., Art History, French (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma, Sirens Acapella GroupConcentration in Fine Arts Management

History Of Art

Academic Study Abroad