November 2020 - 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 Investing FundFlexible 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

WIN with Business Panel: Carla Javits & U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

11.20.20

Watch REDF President & CEO Carla Javits speak with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on the role business can play in building a better future.

WIN with Business Panel: Carla Javits & U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

11.18.20

Farber Fellow Ineza Mutimura spent her summer working with Massachusetts-based employment social enterprise UTEC.

WIN with Business Panel: Carla Javits & U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

11.17.20

Sit down with the co-founder of industry-leading social enterprise Doing Good Works, to hear more about how mission-driven organizations have a competitive edge.

WIN with Business Panel: Carla Javits & U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

11.11.20

Farber Fellow Ryan Baker spent his summer focused on supporting profitability and revenue for social enterprise Goodwill of Silicon Valley.

WIN with Business Panel: Carla Javits & U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

11.5.20

“Every person makes a difference. Every person’s life and contributions have meaning and value.” REDF CEO Carla Javits pens an election season reflection.

WIN with Business Panel: Carla Javits & U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

11.1.20

Learn more about the Accelerator program and hear from recent alumni about the experience.