Icicle Fund Executive Director to step down after nine years of leadership

LEAVENWORTH -- The Icicle Fund, a nonprofit organization supporting arts, history, and environmental initiatives in North Central Washington, announced that Executive Director Christine Morgan will be stepping down after nine years of leadership.

The organization's board is now seeking applicants for the position to guide the Icicle Fund into its next phase of development.

Morgan, who has been credited with steering the organization through significant milestones, will remain in her role through September to ensure a smooth transition.

During her tenure, Morgan oversaw several key developments, including the acceptance of Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort as a gift from founder Harriet Bullitt in 2019, an increase in support for local nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the implementation of a trust-based community grant program.

In a statement, Morgan expressed gratitude for her time with the organization, saying, "Icicle Fund is a unique local, place-based funder of the arts, environment, and history. It is a rare community treasure, and this region would be a very different place to live and visit without it. I feel deep gratitude to Harriet and the NCW community for the opportunity to serve and steward the Fund for a while. The organization is strong and well positioned for future impact. I am looking forward to my next chapter of service elsewhere and to opening the door for the next leader of the Icicle Fund."

Mitsu Iwasaki, Icicle Fund Board President, praised Morgan's contributions, stating, "We are grateful to Christine's unwavering dedication to the communities and organizations that make North Central Washington special. Under her vision, the Fund has had a profound impact on the arts, history, culture, and the environment throughout our valley and beyond. We look forward to identifying the next director who will help shape the Icicle Fund into its next iteration."

The Icicle Fund, established in 1998 by Harriet Bullitt, has invested more than $45 million in over 100 nonprofits across North Central Washington. The organization focuses on strengthening connections between people and place through support of artistic expression, historical understanding, and environmental conservation.

Those interested in the Executive Director position can find more information on the Icicle Fund's website at www.iciclefund.org.