Nonprofit organizations deliver on a wide range of missions. However, what the public see does not provide the full picture of the challenges nonprofits face. There is a visible outcome but also an invisible side …
Read MoreA Peek Behind the Curtain: Why Working Capital is Important for Nonprofits
Are you feeling generous this season? We know that during the pandemic, nonprofits are struggling more than ever. However, choosing which nonprofit to donate to can be overwhelming. Many people will just give to the …
By G. Harvey Gail, President Spire Management It’s pretty crazy for associations right now. COVID-19, the election, the economy, what social media is saying – all of that has an impact. Whatever planning you thought …
Read MoreThe Big Picture – Situational Analysis for Nonprofits
A recent study published Sept. 2019 by Michael T. LoBue, CAE, determined that organizations managed by AMC’s (Association Management Companies) are more stable than standalone organizations (a membership-based group that employed staff and had a …
This is the fourth in a series of articles focused on local non-profit leaders. Last month, I spoke with Jill Munger, the new President of the South Salem Rotary Club. This week, I visit with …
Read MoreInspiring Leaders and Non-profits: An interview with Erik Steinke
By G. Harvey Gail, MBA, President of Spire Management This is the third in a series of articles focused on local non-profit leaders. Last month I interviewed a leader in the business sector of non-profits, …
Read MoreInspiring Leaders and Non-profits: An interview with Jill Munger
Most of us have experience working at the airport, a hotel or at home late at night. Surprisingly much of nonprofit and association management work is not done face to face. Except for educational offerings …
Read MoreVirtual Nonprofits: Would it work for your association? By Harvey Gail, MBA
As you drive through Salem you often see overly enthusiastic students, freezing and waving signs in their cheerleader or football uniform to sell you a box of overpriced doughnuts or to provide a “free” car …
Read MoreFundraising: More than Carwashes and Doughnuts By G. Harvey Gail, MBA
It’s the end of the year and time to contribute to your political action committee (or PAC) is running out for 2017. If you are in a trade association or nonprofit you’ve probably receive frantic …
Read MoreYour Association’s Political Action Efforts: Are you a Freerider? By G. Harvey Gail
I spent seven years in commercial printing sales. It was often a difficult job that required visiting corporations and businesses many times before I even landed one sale. I had to keep in regular contact …
Read MoreNonprofit Membership Development: It’s Really Just Sales By Harvey Gail
Spire leaders took on the challenge of becoming CPR and AED trained. Harvey Gail and Mary Louise VanNatta received updated training on Nov. 11. Spire President Harvey Gail said, “It is important that we all …
Study shows why association management companies are a great option for associations regardless of size and tax status AMC INSTITUTE DETROIT – Aug. 9, 2014 — The AMC Institute released research demonstrating that associations that …
Read MoreNew Research Finds Associations Managed by AMCs Enjoy Strong Net Revenue, Asset Growth
(Enjoy this article written by Victoria Wilson about our new service line!) Willamette Valley Development Officers Partners with Spire Management to Bring Executive Search Services to Salem and the Mid-Valley. By Victoria Wilson If …
