June 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

A Million in Motion

6.29.23

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 …

A Million in Motion

6.28.23

A Million in Motion

6.13.23

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. …

A Million in Motion

6.8.23

A Million in Motion

6.7.23

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 Fellowship 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 economic …