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Milestones as Motivation

We’re halfway there. Two and a half years into our five-year strategic plan. I’m a big believer in the importance of milestones, a reminder of how far you’ve gone, and motivation to help you get to where you’re going. For us, that’s all the way to an economy that works. For everyone.  With the release … Continue reading Milestones as Motivation

Press Release: MacKenzie Scott Grants $10 Million to REDF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Jaclynn Coussa Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications (415) 510 6027 jcoussa@redf.org MacKenzie Scott Grants $10 Million to REDF Scott’s transformational investment in REDF showcases the strength of the employment social enterprise solution for advancing economic inclusion and equity across the country. San Francisco, CA (August 30, 2023)—Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has awarded … Continue reading Press Release: MacKenzie Scott Grants $10 Million to REDF

REDF Impact Investing Fund: Summer Newsletter

Our 2022 Impact, Industry Recognition, New Loans, and More! Building Momentum In 2022, RIIF laid the groundwork for further scaling operations and lending volume. RIIF closed four new loans and increased or provided renewals for two existing loans, totaling $1.65M, all while doubling-down on its commitment to originate core loan products to high-impact social enterprises … Continue reading REDF Impact Investing Fund: Summer Newsletter

A Million in Motion

Nerd alert. I’m a big player of the New York Times Spelling Bee. I’d best describe this word game as what would happen if Words with Friends and Wordle had a fly, fabulous baby. Spelling Bee gives you seven letters and your job is to find as many words as possible among them – short … Continue reading A Million in Motion

Seen and Celebrated

Co-written by President & CEO Maria Kim and Sam Babineau, Senior Associate, Government Partnerships & Policy  Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center at New Avenues for Youth Sometimes when we think of Pride Month, our minds flood with images of rainbows and boas and the strut and the swagger of our local Pride Parade.   … Continue reading Seen and Celebrated

REDF Accelerator Brings Together Dynamic Social Enterprise Leaders with a Focus on Lived Experience in Overcoming Employment Barriers

CONTACT: Lori Warren Director of Marketing & Communications lwarren@redf.org (415) 561-6683 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: REDF Accelerator Brings Together Dynamic Social Enterprise Leaders with a Focus on Lived Experience in Overcoming Employment Barriers A new cohort of 18 employment social entrepreneurs from across the U.S. joins the REDF Accelerator to experiment with strategies for accelerating business … Continue reading REDF Accelerator Brings Together Dynamic Social Enterprise Leaders with a Focus on Lived Experience in Overcoming Employment Barriers

Request for Proposals: Assessment of Data Collection Tools and Processes to Integrate Equitable Evaluation and Trust-based Philanthropy Practices

Organization Overview REDF (Roberts Enterprise Development Fund) is an intermediary organization that supports entrepreneurial leaders and their organizations through the investment of financial and human capital (capacity building, community building, and technical assistance).  REDF invests solely in employment social enterprises (ESEs), businesses that achieve transformative social impact by providing employment, job training, and support. As … Continue reading Request for Proposals: Assessment of Data Collection Tools and Processes to Integrate Equitable Evaluation and Trust-based Philanthropy Practices