November 2022 - 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

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.29.22

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.18.22

Neethi Nayak’s Farber summer had her interviewing social enterprise leadership and diving into the world of data visualization and collection.

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.17.22

A new cohort of 18 employment social entrepreneurs from across the U.S. joins the REDF Accelerator.

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.16.22

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.15.22

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.14.22

Three data professionals discuss lessons learned from our recent collaborative research project, evaluating the results of a recent study.

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.9.22

We caught up with Farber Class of 2002 alum Anne Marie Burgoyne, who reflected on how her time as a Farber Fellow helped shape her career.

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.7.22

Take a look at some of the REDF team’s go-to gifts for the holiday season!

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.3.22

Read on to hear how Lalu leveraged her time with Goodwill of Central Texas into a career change, leading marketing for a mission-driven startup.

REDF Receives $500,000 Investment from Long-Term Funder Citi Foundation

11.3.22

Read all the latest from the REDF Impact Investing Team, from new board members to conference attendance!