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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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    • 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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Community Stories

In Community: April Fenall on a Future Where We Can All Thrive

Dive into our series to discover how extraordinary leaders are redefining what talent looks like in our country.

10.9.24

Community Stories

In Community: Leslee Beverly on Finding Your Footing

Dive into our series to discover how extraordinary leaders are redefining what talent looks like in our country.

10.3.24

Community Stories

In Community: Shanita McAfee-Bryant on Coming Up for Air

Dive into our series to discover how extraordinary leaders are redefining what talent looks like in our country.

9.20.24
Group photo of the 2024 cohort participants in the EMI Incubator program in LA

Gov. Partnerships & Policy

Building New Social Enterprises: The LA County EMI Incubator

Twenty-five active Los Angeles-area nonprofits have joined the EMI Incubator's first cohort, which will prepare them to launch revenue-generating social...

9.10.24

By Lauren Taylor

Impact Investing

Transforming Lives Behind Bars: A Visit to The Last Mile at San Quentin

RIIF visits San Quentin Rehabilitation Center to explore the work of Oakland-based nonprofit The Last Mile.

9.3.24

By Riya Annamraju

CA RISE, Events, Gov. Partnerships & Policy

The CA RISE In-Person Kickoff: 2 Days, 61 Incredible Social Enterprises!

Photo highlights from the CA RISE kickoff event in Sacramento, California.

8.30.24
Group of Feedback Labs Feedback Champions, standing outside on a set of stairs

Learning & Evidence

5 Critical Elements of Effective Feedback Practices

Improving our feedback practices will help us better understand diverse leader perspectives, foster inclusivity, and make more informed and empathetic...

8.27.24

By Yon Jimenez-Macuso

CEO Insights, Events

REDF Joins JFF’s 75 Million Network

CEO Reflections from JFF Horizons 2024

8.22.24

By Maria Kim

Gov. Partnerships & Policy

SCC:RISE: 3 Lessons Learned From REDF’s Community-Based Incubator Pilot

In one California county, we’ve been testing a program to help local social entrepreneurs build ESEs from the ground up.

8.8.24

By Abigail Flis

CA RISE, Gov. Partnerships & Policy, Press Release

Press Release: 61 Social Impact Businesses Awarded $25M in Funding and Support, With Launch of California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise

California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (CA RISE), a nation-leading statewide investment in businesses hiring people with systemic barriers...

8.7.24

News

REDF’s 2023 Impact Report: Now Live!

See how paid, on-the-job training and support is working to create far-reaching ripples.

7.29.24

By REDF Staff
2023 REDF Impact Investing Fund impact report PDF preview

Impact Investing, News

REDF Impact Investing Fund: Summer 2024 Newsletter

Read the latest from REDF Impact Investing Fund

6.26.24
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