Carolyn Keller is the Founder of Curio412, a consultancy for businesses that want to engage their communities and need help managing their social impact with measurable results. With a certification in Social Impact Strategies from the National Institute for Social Impact, she provides strategic leadership to nonprofits, foundations, and businesses. Carolyn has been named one of Pittsburgh's 30 Under 30 by the Pittsburgh Business Times and Leadership and a District 1 Difference Maker by the Allegheny County Council.

Many organizations strive to create a meaningful impact in the community, but they often find themselves stuck on how to get started. With so many possibilities, how can businesses take that crucial first step to make a difference?

According to Carolyn Keller, a social impact strategist, there isn’t just one way to give back. She emphasizes that each organization has unique passions and resources, and identifying these is key to creating intentional change. By building structured processes and embracing creativity, businesses can successfully bridge the gap between their goals and their community’s needs. The result is a ripple effect of generosity extending beyond initial efforts, transforming communities, and inspiring others to follow suit.

In this episode of You Can’t Take it With You, host Jim Dunlop sits down with Carolyn Keller, Founder of Curio412, to discuss how organizations can create meaningful impact. They explore the evolving landscape of social impact, the importance of defining a clear mission, and the challenges of developing effective processes. Carolyn also shares stories of clients like Spectrum Fudge and the Farina Foundation, illustrating the power of taking that first step toward change.