A Summer of Endless Opportunity – John Burgoyne, The Wharton School November 15, 2023 By REDF Admin Nearly a decade ago, Carl Phinney had a bold dream: “empowerment through opportunity.” Carl was recently released from prison and had found a good-paying job in the construction industry as a flagger. Flaggers are workers who protect the safety of a construction site by managing the speed of traffic and overseeing the site. The job … Continue reading A Summer of Endless Opportunity – John Burgoyne, The Wharton School
Four Principles for Equitable Capacity Building October 24, 2023 By REDF Admin Written by: Rony Cepeda Mekosh, Capacity Building Manager Just as the philanthropic and impact lending fields wrestle with how to make capital distribution more equitable for BIPOC leaders, I believe that the power dynamics and equity in capacity building also need an overdue transformation. REDF made this commitment in our 2021-2025 strategy following the heart-wrenching murder … Continue reading Four Principles for Equitable Capacity Building
Milestones as Motivation September 7, 2023 By REDF Admin 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
10 Million Beats per Minute August 30, 2023 By REDF Admin It’s not the thump of the bass, but the roar of the crowd that makes my heart sing. Recently I saw Bruce Springsteen perform in the ivied walls of Wrigley Field, in my hometown of Chicago. By some wicked good fortune, I was seated (well, standing) near the stage – right in front of the … Continue reading 10 Million Beats per Minute
Press Release: MacKenzie Scott Grants $10 Million to REDF August 30, 2023 By REDF Admin 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 July 5, 2023 By REDF Admin 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 June 29, 2023 By REDF Admin 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 June 13, 2023 By REDF Admin 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
Fast Facts About The Farber Program June 7, 2023 By REDF Admin Former Farbers and REDF Staff members Maura Welch, Jeff Bergquist, and Karen Chern Now in its 26th year and welcoming the largest cohort in its history, the Farber Program has welcomed over 200 graduate students eager to make an impact in the employment social enterprise sector. With friendships, experiences and a passion for leveling the … Continue reading Fast Facts About The Farber Program
REDF Accelerator Brings Together Dynamic Social Enterprise Leaders with a Focus on Lived Experience in Overcoming Employment Barriers May 19, 2023 By REDF Admin 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