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    • 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.
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    • 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 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.
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    • 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.
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    • HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
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CEO Insights, Events, Video

Maria Kim, Impact Spotlight at NationSwell 2024

Maria took the stage to present on lived expertise at the 2024 NationSwell Summit.

12.5.24

Community Convenings

What Mosaic Art Can Teach Us About Community | Piece By Piece

Our own custom REDF mosaic came together through the power of community — with special thanks to the artists at Piece by Piece.

11.20.24

Events, Gov. Partnerships & Policy, LA:RISE

Photo Gallery: Celebrating 10 Years of LA:RISE

Select photo highlights from October's event honoring a full decade of the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise.

11.15.24

Community Convenings, Video

The 2024 REDF Community Retreat: A National Network of Entrepreneurs

Hear from a few ESE leaders about being part of our vibrant, entrepreneurial community.

10.18.24

CA RISE, Events, Gov. Partnerships & Policy

The CA RISE In-Person Kickoff: 2 Days, 61 Incredible Social Enterprises!

Photo highlights from the CA RISE kickoff event in Sacramento, California.

8.30.24

CEO Insights, Events

REDF Joins JFF’s 75 Million Network

CEO Reflections from JFF Horizons 2024

8.22.24

By Maria Kim
Group photo of ESE leaders and REDF staff at the 2024 REDF Community Retreat

CEO Insights, Community Convenings

“I dream of you in colors that don’t exist.”

CEO Reflections from REDF's 2024 Community Retreat

6.20.24

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights, Community Convenings

A Million in Motion | 2023 Community Retreat Reflections

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...

6.29.23

By Maria Kim

Community Convenings, REDF Programs, Video

REDF Community: Connect, Grow, Lead

7.26.22

Events, Video

Expanding Opportunity: Investing in Employment Social Enterprise (Event, 4/7/22)

Opening remarks: Chet Hewitt: Maurice Jones & Charles Phillips: Panel Discussion on Connecting Capital and Employment Social Enterprises: LISC &...

5.5.22

CEO Insights, Events

Employment social enterprise takes center stage at the New York Federal Reserve

In my first job out of college, I moved up fairly quickly — even becoming a VP at around 23. (That perhaps sounds more exciting than it was. In...

5.4.22

By Maria Kim

CEO Insights, Community Convenings, Events

Building for the Future: Closing the 2021 REDF Partner Retreat

I’ll have to admit this is a bit surreal because I’m very accustomed to being on the other side of this virtual mic. My heart is beating fast as I...

8.5.21

By Maria Kim
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