April 2025 - 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

Fair Chance Voices: Mark Ashford

4.30.25

Sit down with Mark Ashford (Carry the Vision and newly created enterprise, Rooted) as he shares what a fair chance means to him.

Fair Chance Voices: Mark Ashford

4.29.25

Check out these four core ways to support justice-impacted employees — or explore our comprehensive research on the topic!

Fair Chance Voices: Mark Ashford

4.28.25

Sit down with Maurice “Q” Jones (Qism Consulting and formerly PAR-Recycle Works), as he shares what a fair chance means to him.

Fair Chance Voices: Mark Ashford

4.24.25

CA RISE grantee organizations recently gathered for dynamic in-person regional meetings in Oakland and Los Angeles.

Fair Chance Voices: Mark Ashford

4.21.25

Sit down with Carl Phinney, the owner of Opportunity Construction, as he shares about what a fair chance means to him.

Fair Chance Voices: Mark Ashford

4.15.25

A missive from our CEO in honor of Fair Chance Month, a time when we focus on people with justice system experience.

Fair Chance Voices: Mark Ashford

4.3.25