Deana Frank - REDF

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
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As director of Development, Deana leads the team that manages revenue generation from individual donors and institutional funders at REDF. She thrives when working at the intersection of a compelling mission and a smart strategy and is excited to bring her expertise into the world of employment social enterprises. Prior to joining REDF, Deana led development teams at an independent school founded to address educational inequality, and a citywide arts organization that used artmaking to promote healing among those impacted by trauma. She also led the Congressman Elijah Cummings Youth Program and managed a scholarship program for first-generation college students.

Deana completed her bachelor’s degree at Boston University and holds a certificate in executive nonprofit leadership from Georgetown University as well as a graduate degree in nonprofit leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a board member of Samuel Ready Scholarships, Inc., an organization that provides academically promising young women financial aid to attend Baltimore-area independent high schools.

Deana is a proud Baltimore native (and football fan), living in Philadelphia with her husband and three children. Whenever possible, she can be found relaxing poolside or by the ocean.