January 2023 - 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 five-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.
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

Impact Investing Newsflow: Notable Impact Finance Deals & Impact Funds to Watch

1.31.23

Impact Investing Newsflow: Notable Impact Finance Deals & Impact Funds to Watch

1.30.23

In 2017 REDF launched its Impact Investing Fund (RIIF) to meet a growing need within the employment social enterprise community for flexible funding to accelerate growth in the field. Today RIIF is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) – a lender dedicated to providing credit to mission-driven businesses and increasing financing available to communities …

Impact Investing Newsflow: Notable Impact Finance Deals & Impact Funds to Watch

1.17.23

Impact Investing Newsflow: Notable Impact Finance Deals & Impact Funds to Watch

1.17.23

Impact Investing Newsflow: Notable Impact Finance Deals & Impact Funds to Watch

1.12.23

Impact Investing Newsflow: Notable Impact Finance Deals & Impact Funds to Watch

1.5.23

My passion is to serve other people through my work. As an MBA student at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, I have been purposeful with my career choices, including where I focus my time and energy during my summer fellowship. When I accepted REDF’s offer to be a Farber Summer Fellow, I was certain …

Impact Investing Newsflow: Notable Impact Finance Deals & Impact Funds to Watch

1.4.23

Capital investment is a core component of our work to build a more inclusive economy powered by the proven power of employment social enterprises. Today, we’re thrilled to announce $3.9 million in grants to 13 high-impact employment social enterprises through our Growth Portfolio program. Of the businesses selected for funding, 69% are led by people …

Impact Investing Newsflow: Notable Impact Finance Deals & Impact Funds to Watch

1.4.23