
The Big Picture – Situational Analysis for Nonprofits
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
Associations Managed by an AMC (Association Management Company) Are More Stable Than Standalone Organizations – says study
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

Inspiring Leaders and Non-profits: An interview with Erik Steinke
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

Inspiring Leaders and Non-profits: An interview with Jill Munger
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,

Virtual Nonprofits: Would it work for your association? By Harvey Gail, MBA
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