November 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

Gifts for Foodies: Shop Our 2025 Holiday Favorites!

11.24.25

Social enterprises across the country are serving up delicious treats that make the perfect gifts. Check out some of our foodie favorites for 2025.

Gifts for Foodies: Shop Our 2025 Holiday Favorites!

11.21.25

Social enterprises across the US have crafted incredible coffee & tea products that make perfect gifts. Check out some of our favorites this holiday season.

Gifts for Foodies: Shop Our 2025 Holiday Favorites!

11.18.25

Check out the businesses in our network that are People and Planet First Verified.

Gifts for Foodies: Shop Our 2025 Holiday Favorites!

11.11.25

“My advice to anyone considering the Farber Fellowship? Come in with clear goals for growth, but stay open to what shape that might take.”

Gifts for Foodies: Shop Our 2025 Holiday Favorites!

11.10.25

America Forward recently spoke with two our our workforce development policy and practice leaders here at REDF. Check out the interview now.