Should We Narrow, Consolidate, or Close? A Nonprofit Decision Activity

In 2026, nonprofit organizations are having difficult conversations.

This assessment helps nonprofit, mutual aid, and grassroots organizations reflect on whether their healthiest next step is to narrow focus or programming, consolidate through partnership or shared infrastructure, or close or dissolve responsibly and with care.

This reflection activity is not a test, funding application, or recommendation. It is a structured reflection tool designed to support honest conversation.

This tool is designed to bring to the surface any patterns and tensions the organization is under, not to make decisions for you.  A higher score in any category does not mean your organization must take that path. We hope it will be an important starting point for any difficult conversations taking place at your organization.

File Type: PDF

Best for: Executive Directors, Operations Managers, Legal/Finance Staff, and Board of Directors

Created by: Narwhal Law and Business Strategy, 2026

License: For personal or organizational use only. No resale or redistribution.

⚖️ This resource is informational and does not constitute legal advice. For personalized guidance, schedule a legal health check with Narwhal Law & Business Strategy.