Potential & New Member Resources
Member Application
If you are interested in joining our chapter, the first step is completing the online application. There is no fee to apply to BNI unless your application is approved and you elect to join our chapter. At that time, the appropriate fees will be collected when you join BNI.
Member Success Training (Online Offerings) (In-Person Class)
This should be completed in your first 30 days as a BNI Member and is required prior to your first BNI Presentation. There are two options, online and in-person. For the in-person local classes, look for “Member Success Program – Raleigh” in the Event Calendar, usually on Mondays.
BNI Member Resources
Triangle BNI
All things that are relative to BNI Members in the North Carolina Triangle Area. Here you will find a large collection of resources that are related to membership in BNI. From welcome letters to video tutorials, if you have a question about BNI in the Triangle, this is the best place to begin your search.
BNI Connect (Log In For BNI Members)
BNI Connect is the hub for all BNI Member statistics. If you want to know how many absences you have in a rolling 6 month period, if you want to record a recent one-to-one with another member, or if you want to track a recent referral, BNI Connect is the place to find out how your BNI Membership is progressing. From individual PALMS reports to updating your BNI Profile, it can all be found in BNI Connect. NOTE: You will need your personal login information to access this site.
BNI Business Builder (BNI Online Academy)
Are you looking for online training into BNI, the Business Builder includes all of the online training modules from the basics of BNI to Leadership training specific for your role. NOTE: You will need your personal login information to access this site.
BNI Podcats
Want to keep up with the latest BNI techniques to grow your business or maybe you are just looklng to improve your CEU credits with BNI. Try the BNI podcasts, there are audio versions and printed transcripts for your preference.
BNI Member Presentations
Member Bio Sheet
You will want to have a fellow member or potentially a visitor introduce you before you begin your presentation. Download the page above and complete with your personal information prior to your date. Then, you can pass this to another person in the room to introduce you!
Chapter Speaker Checklist
What do you need to do to prepare for your presentation? Here is a checklist of items to complete prior to your day as speaker.
Additional Resources
How to Present an Effective 60 Second Presentation
Steve Hand, Executive Director of BNI in the North Carolina Triangle Region, conducts a training session for the Pay It Forward chapter on how to create and present an effective 60 Second Presentation.
BNI Connect Training Video
How can effectively utilize the BNI Connect platform to improve your BNI experience? It starts with these training videos.
Office Hours with Leora
Questions about BNI? Potential and existing members can zoom in with Leora Hand, our Triangle BNI Guru every Wednesday from 2pm-3pm.
One-to-One Planner
The worksheets included in this manual include the Member Bio Sheet, Contact Sphere Planning Worksheet, GAINS Worksheet and Last 10 Customers Worksheet. Fill out this fillable PDF and save it. Then email it to the person you will meet with next.
BNI Connect Mobile App
Have questions about the Mobile App, this is the place to find your answers. Also, if you are new to the BNI App, there are two versions for your mobile device, iOS users click here and Android users click here.
Technical Support
Having an issue with BNI Connect or BNI University? You can submit a person support ticket for the BNI Wizards to review.
