It’s Time to Say

ThankFebruary 2nd – 8th You

International Networking Week is our annual celebration of the power of networking. It allows

us to take a moment to show our appreciation and gratitude to those who have helped us

grow our business by giving us referrals. Recognizing people with a simple thank you is one

of the most effective ways to strengthen your relationships with people. Recognition is

proven to have one of the largest effects on trust. Especially when it’s tangible, unexpected,

personal, and public.

During International Networking Week we are asking all 270,000 BNI Members around the

globe to help generate a million thank you’s by simply thanking 5 people who have given

them referrals. BNI Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Dr. Ivan Misner is kicking off

International Networking Week with the first “ Thank You”. Then BNI CEO, Graham

Weihmiller will travel around the world in 5 days thanking BNI Leaders and Members for

passing referrals across the globe.

With the opportunity to open up a world of referrals to those who

are deserving, we ask that you join us for this special week full of

incredible activities and events.

And remember, always Dream Big!

Onward,

Graham

BNI’s Week of a Million Thank You’s

Dr. Ivan Misner

“Expressing gratitude completes the feeling of connection. Many people in your life have helped you in one way or another. Have you thanked them?”

International Networking WeekFebruary 2nd – 8th

Theme BNI’s Week of a Million Thank You’s

Goal A week of celebrations thanking Members who have helped other Members grow their business by sharing referrals. Members are encouraged to recognize other Members in chapter meetings and on social media platforms. BNI will launch a Global PR campaign to promote the power of networking.

Purpose Recognizing a person in your network is a great way to build better and stronger relationships.

Initiatives

Thank you for referrals – Members/Chapters

Thank you tour – Graham/ND’s/ED’s

BNI’s Week of a Million Thank You’s

Graham 270,000 Members9,400 ChaptersIvan NDs/EDs

BNI’s Week of a Million Thank You’s

Promoting BNIAround the Globe

Leverage the scale of BNI’s 270,000 Members to promote the power of networking around the globe.

If every BNI Member thanks 5 other Members we will generate over 1.3 million thank you’s.

The 1st Thank YouDr. Ivan Misner’s Video Message

Dr. Ivan Misner will kick off International Networking Week in a video message delivered to all members and directors:

“Expressing gratitude completes the feeling of connection. Many people in your life have helped you in one way or another. Have you thanked them? Consider sending a letter to someone telling them what their actions meant to you, even if—especially if—it happened long ago. It costs little or nothing and it almost always follows suit that they will demonstrate their gratitude for what you do.When you show an interest in others by noticing the good things they’ve done; they will be drawn to you like a magnet. It will accelerate the relationship building process and enhance their overall impression of you.”

• Use launch video and social media campaign for buzz• Daily global guest blogs during the week. • Public Relations and Social Media

Graham Weihmiller’s

Thank You Tour

Around the World in 5 Days

Countries5

Graham Weihmiller’sThank You TourAround the World in 5 Days

Purpose –To thank BNI Leaders and Members for helping to make BNI the worlds largest and most successful networking organization in the world and for passing referrals across the globe

Locations –Graham will visit with 5 chapters in 5 days in:

Promotional Tools – Global press release, social media, videos and in market events

Key Message– “BNI CEO Goes Around the World to Say Thanks” Graham WeihmillerChairman & CEO

National Directors and Executive Directors

Thank You Tour

Action Item

National Directors –visit 5 regions in 5 days

Executive Directors –visit 5 chapters in 5 days

Purpose – Create excitement and awareness of International Networking Week and thank Directors and Members for their support in providing referrals to BNI Members

Promotional Tools – Local press pitches, social media and in market events

Chapter and MemberReferral

Thank You’s

Chapter Thank You’s Thank You For Referrals

Use chapter meetings to thank fellow Members for business referrals received throughout the year. During the week of February 2nd 9,400-chapter agendas need to be modified to focus on thank you’s

Purpose – Educate Members on the benefits of recognizing people in their network with thank you’s to improve relationships

Ways to Participate – Chapter meeting thank yous, give a thank you certificate (template provided), or sponsor networking events and bring people to thank

Promotional Tools – social media shares (you can use#BNIThankyou and #INW2020), in market events, photo

recaps

Action Item

Member Thank You’s Thank You For Referrals

Encourage each Member to thank 5 people for referrals and help BNI get to 1 Million Thank You’s Globally

Purpose – International Networking Week is time of year when members come together to thank everyone who has helped them in growing their business. Recognize Members publicly to create buzz for the chapter Ways to Participate – Give thank you’s in Chapter meetings, give a thank you certificate (template provided), or thank someone for their referral on social media

Promotional Tools – social media shares with

#INW2020

#BNIThankyou

Action Item

Members Should create shareable content by posting pictures of themselves thanking other Members for referrals

Media Tools – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn

Purpose – Recognition on social media is the most visible way of showing gratitude to those whom have helped you in growing your business.

Hashtags –#INW2020

#BNIThankYou

Social Media Campaigns

Action Item

Global Public Relations

Media Tools – The Global Support team will issue a Global Press Release and BNI Produced Videos to attract media attention

Purpose – 1 Million Thank You’s through the Thank You Tour and Thank You for Referrals to show the depth of the BNI network and strengthening relationships through recognition.

Message–“BNI CEO Goes Around the World to Say Thanks”Recognition builds relationships, and relationships help you grow your business through referrals

Roles and Responsibilities

Action Items for February 2nd

to the 8th