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.
News

Board of Directors

RIIF’s Board of Directors brings their diverse perspectives and deep expertise to serve as sage advisors to our fund.

Stuart Davidson

REDF Board Vice Chair/RIIF Board Secretary

Founder & Chairman, Sonen Capital & Labrador Ventures

Phillip Estes

RIIF Board Chair/REDF Board Treasurer

Managing Member, Horizon Holdings

Terry Ing

RIIF Board Treasurer

Partner & Head of U.S. Research, King Street Capital Management

Carrie McKellogg

CEO, REDF Impact Investing Fund

Cedric D. Thurman

RIIF Audit Committee Chair

Advisory Council

Reflecting the voice of social enterprise and the communities we seek to serve, our advisory council (all members of whom identify as BIPOC) provides thought partnership and guidance in service to our strategic, financial, social, and equity objectives.

Rachel Aoanan

Bay Area Rapid Transit Agency, Office of Civil Rights

Rudy Espinoza

Inclusive Action for the City

Melissa Garcia

Mercy Housing California

Joseph Kenner

Former President and CEO

Greyston

Sara Razavi

Working Solutions

Veronica Saldaña

Self-Help Credit Union