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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

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

1.27.25

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

1.27.25

Through this program, 22 LA-based organizations have prepared to launch revenue-generating social enterprises.

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

1.22.25

After the January wildfires in Los Angeles, Maria Kim recognizes leaders rebuilding with humanity.

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

1.16.25

Twenty visionary entrepreneurs from 10 businesses across the U.S. will begin our intensive Accelerator program to amplify their social impact.

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

12.23.24

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

12.20.24

Talent cannot be measured solely by words on a resume, but must include the string of life experiences that make people creative, resilient, and whole.

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

12.19.24

Explore highlights from events all over California, where local legislators connected face-to-face with the ESEs in their districts.

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

12.19.24

This pioneering public-private partnership has released its second tranche of funding to California employment social enterprises.

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

12.18.24

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

12.18.24

Introducing the nine organizations that make up the 2025 REDF Growth Portfolio upskilling cohort.