Basic, Carter take on new roles at foundation

Julie Westhafer Basic and Carter S. Sonders, both of Williamsburg, were recently named to new positions at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation.

Basic was appointed senior director of development and Sonders was named the foundation's director of principal gifts.

Basic, who was the foundation's acting development director during the past year, will be responsible for its overall direction of private fundraising in support of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation's museums and educational programs. Sonders, who previously served as the foundation's chief development officer, will focus on securing major gifts, according to an Oct. 16 press release.

"Carter and Julie had critical roles in the very successful Campaign for Jamestown Settlement, 1607-2007," said Philip G. Emerson, foundation executive director, in a press release. "Their proven leadership skills and institutional knowledge are invaluable assets as we move forward."

For more information about the foundation, call 757-253-4838 or visit jamestown-yorktown.state.va.us.

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