<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Curio412]]></title><description><![CDATA[A social sector consultancy located in Pittsburgh and committed to empowering the strategy and fueling the futures of mission-driven organizations. ]]></description><link>https://www.curio412.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:46:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.curio412.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Crafting Futures Together: Inside Spectrum Fudge’s Open House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectrum Fudge opened its doors to community leaders, partners, and advocates for a special Open House. 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Join Sheri Cheney Jones of SureImpact to uncover how her journey from government evaluator to founder is challenging the way we use social impact data—not just for reporting, but as a tool for meaningful change.]]></description><link>https://www.curio412.com/post/good-spirits-transforming-social-impact-data-and-measurable-outcomes-sureimpact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68618091228c788692f405ba</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:30:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dfceb1_d298ae633ea94522b3db3d758f10975c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Curio412</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attracting and Retaining Talent Through Purpose: Why “Why” Matters More Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s rapidly shifting workforce landscape, where hybrid schedules, AI tools, and upskilling dominate the conversation, one essential truth remains unchanged: People crave purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.curio412.com/post/attracting-and-retaining-talent-through-purpose-why-why-matters-more-than-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6844d271e0f98f52e2998a17</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:09:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dfceb1_3f23e6e80fd040d5b2a1d44f2ab55568~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Curio412</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Spirits: "Disrupting the Dump - A Mission to Repurpose and Recycle - The Junkluggers of Pittsburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Junkluggers isn't just about removing unwanted items—it's about doing it responsibly.]]></description><link>https://www.curio412.com/post/good-spirits-disrupting-the-dump-the-junkluggers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678d4cf4de9b4e313fa9bef1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dfceb1_c80421211f54446fb1f97f1525ab95a6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Curio412</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Spirits: Ensuring Equitable Access to Language - Global Wordsmiths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Spirits are quarterly interviews with business leaders. 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