Thank You for Making Our 2nd Annual Givers Gain® Gala a Success!
2025 Givers Gain Gala Video by Fruits Creative
On November 7th, 2025, members and their guests joined to celebrate BNI's 40th birthday, have fun, network and recognize our participating nonprofit members for our 2nd annual Givers Gain Gala. The 2025 gala theme celebrated that milestone with a tribute to the 80’s (eighties attire was heavily encouraged) and to the principle that has guided us from the very beginning: Givers Gain®.
If you are new to BNI or haven't been able to attend these events and are wondering how we use these evenings to showcase our nonprofit member, learn more about how nonprofits can participate in the Givers Gain Gala here.
For Givers Gain Gala 2025 Attendees: (Letter from Margie Maxel)
The numbers from our Givers Gain Gala are in! THANK YOU- for such a fun evening of networking and giving! In addition to the extra exposure our Non-Profits received, I am hopeful that the contribution of money raised will make a meaningful impact on each of their missions as well!
100% of the Wine Pull, Basket Raffle and Silent Auction proceeds, a total of $4,006, was split between the participating Non-Profits:
• Access, Inc.
• Baby Quest Foundation
• Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation For Brain Health
• Connecting For Kids
• Find Your Voice Now
• Hillcrest YMCA
• Hope For Kids Geauga
• The Caring Closet
• United Way of Lake County
Additionally, we would like to thank Members acoustical guitarist Rick Iacoboni and Eric Dregne of the Perfect Choice Band for providing entertainment throughout the evening! We would also like to thank our generous Member Sponsors for helping us make this evening possible:
- James Fruits, Fruits Creative
- Yolanda Albergottie, Chuck's Fine Wines
- Zahra Finley, Zesty Compass Collection
Thank you again for being a part of this fantastic evening. I look forward to celebrating with you all for our 3rd annual Givers Gain Gala on November 6th, 2026.
Margie Maxel
BNI Co-Executive Director, NE Ohio & E Ohio
216.573.2712
[email protected]
Givers Gain Gala 2026 - Save the Date: 11/6/2026
Theme: Friday Night Lights
The theme is "Friday Night Lights" so come in your best football gear, band regalia, cheerleader attire, tailgate garb and all the ways you celebrate your favorite football team. Will we be joined by Brutus the Buckeye on the dance floor this year? Will our Michigan and Steelers supporters come to show off their status of rival fans.
Wear your buckeye and dog bone necklaces and come have some football-themed fun as we harness our energy to raise awareness and funds for our non-profit members for the 3rd straight year.
