PASS THE GOOD
psst… you found the page
So. Someone handed you a card.
Or maybe you spotted one and thought—wait, what is this?
Either way, I’m glad you’re here.
There’s something rare about being seen clearly by someone you just met.
Not in a big, performative way.
Just something small and true.
“You look like people trust you quickly.”
“You look like you follow up thoughtfully.”
That’s the whole idea behind these.
They’re part of Pass the Good On—
a simple way to make connection feel more human at AFP ICON.
Because real relationships don’t start with a pitch.
They start with something genuine.
In a room where everyone’s networking,
this tends to be the moment people actually remember.
If you’re holding a card right now
Your only job:
give it to someone it actually fits.
No pitch.
No agenda.
No “so, what do you do?” required.
If you don’t have a card yet—you can still do it
Flip it over.
The back is blank for a reason.
Write what you actually notice.
Then hand it to them.
It’s a small moment—but it tends to stay with people.
Not sure what to write?
Borrow one of these:
- You look like you ask really thoughtful questions
- You look like you make people feel at ease quickly
- You look like you notice what others might miss
- You look like you’re someone people go to for clarity
- You look like you create momentum in a room
- You look like you’re intentional with your time
- You look like you bring a steady presence to things
- You look like you care about doing things the right way
- You look like you follow through on what you say
- You look like you make collaboration easier
- You look like you’re good at bringing the right people together
- You look like you listen closely
Or simply:
You look like someone who ______.
Trust your instinct. If you noticed it, it’s probably true.
It doesn’t have to be perfect—just real.
Why this exists
The way we start conversations
is often the way partnerships begin.
And the best ones don’t start transactionally.
Made in collaboration with The Nonprofit Hive
The Nonprofit Hive is a space where nonprofit professionals connect through real, one-to-one conversations—
the kind that build trust, expand perspective, and remind you you’re not doing this work alone.
If you’re looking for more of that beyond this moment, you can learn more or join here: https://thenonprofithive.com/
Hi, I’m Lori.
This is the kind of thing I care about—
how connection actually starts.
If you’re curious how this shows up in partnerships,
I’m sharing more here:
Partnerships That Stick
Sunday at 10:30am
Write one. Pass it on.