In February 2024, Spire Management received notification from the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) that the company earned both its Women Business…
Salem, OR (Oct. 26, 2022)—Salem public relations professional, G. Harvey Gail, received the Ron Schmidt Community Involvement Award. He accepted the honor at the Oregon…
By G. Harvey Gail, MBA Even though we’ve been dealing with the pandemic for the past two years, navigating its social and safety nuances has…
If you were a soccer coach, how would you go about creating the perfect team? Would you take anyone who wanted to play, regardless of…
Chances are, by now you’ve heard of something called Bitcoin. You’ve heard that people trade it on the internet, its value changes all the time,…
Even though the pandemic is winding down, hosting meetings is still going to be a challenge. Not only will event organizers have to readjust to…
This last year, and now starting this year, our country has seen much political turmoil. We’ve had a divisive presidential election, social unrest, and the…
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….
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Study shows why association management companies are a great option for associations regardless of size and tax status AMC INSTITUTE DETROIT – Aug. 9, 2014…
