Looking for the Dissolution Hall of Fame?
We dissolved it! What was once our regularly updated collection of nonprofit closures and a celebration of their impact is now available at the Wind Down’s NGO Museum. So if you’re looking for dissolution resources, inspiration for your own closure announcement, or a place to memorialize your shuttered nonprofit, head on over to our friends at the Wind Down.
We still offer services to support organizations considering closure. Afterall, dissolution is often part of sustained collaboration. And we’re still your home for #MergerMondays. So, whether you’re considering merger, dissolution, or something else, you can always book a discovery call with us here. In the meantime, we’ve curated some of our favorite resources on endings and transitions.
We hold deep gratitude for the many nonprofit organizations that have bravely closed their doors, and we honor the lasting impact of their work. Their legacies continue to inspire—and we’re glad you’re here to reflect, remember, and imagine what’s possible next.
Nonprofit Closure Resources
With my colleague, Kate Piatt-Eckert, we unravel the meaning of nonprofit closure - why it’s so hard, what prompts it, and how to reduce stigma by talking about it. Ending programs, roles, or whole organizations is just part of a natural lifecycle. We’re here to help organizations and leaders put the mission first and sometimes that means figuring out how to say farewell. Read the full article at the National Council of Nonprofits.
This collection of resources, curated by Camille Acey, supports nonprofits and leaders through the process of thoughtful closure, offering practical tools, templates, and guidance for each stage of winding down. From legal checklists to emotional support, it’s a hub designed to help organizations dissolve with clarity, dignity, and care.
The NGO Museum: a crowd-sourced collection of statements from organizations and initiatives announcing (or discussing) their closures. Submit your own story to add to the collection.
The Wind Down Self-Assessment: Thoughtful questions to help you process what closure means for you and your nonprofit.
More from Camille: In addition to a treasure trove of resources, the Wind Down also offers thoughtful insights you won’t find anywhere else. Here are some of our favorite blog posts on telling your closure story and the consequences of bad endings. And be sure to sign up for the Closing Remarks newsletter so you don’t miss a morsel of this delightful dissolution content.
With services and resources to support organizational transitions, Naomi Hattaway’s Leaving Well is our go to expert and thought leader for navigating workplace transitions.
Transition Readiness Assessment: To help you gain instant insights into your organization’s readiness for leadership transitions, Naomi’s assessment offers resources that match your transition archetype.
The Leaving Well Podcast: Naomi explores the nuanced stories behind leadership, community, and change, with a focus on the moments that shape how we show up in the world. Through honest conversations, it invites listeners to reflect on identity, belonging, and the power of transition.