BNI New Zealand’s underlying philosophy is ‘Givers Gain’ – giving back to the community and helping people to grow successful businesses within these communities.
Since 2007, BNI New Zealand's special partnership with Hospice New Zealand has seen BNI chapters nationwide generously raise and donate over $1.6 million to support hospices throughout the country.
Each year, BNI New Zealand sponsors the BNI Palliative Care Scholarship Programme - over $132,000 has been donated to date to fund it. The programme supports hospice staff members to undertake postgraduate study in their speciality fields and grow as leaders in palliative care. BNI also provides complimentary membership for hospice staff.
With over 2,600 members across the country, BNI’s commitment to hospice is invaluable in helping to raise awareness of the work of hospices around the country. The relationship is very important, when it comes to engaging with the community in which their businesses operate.
Here are some select highlights of how BNI chapters have through their hard work undertaken to raise funds for hospices across New Zealand: