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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 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

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

8.30.24

Time to celebrate: California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (CA RISE) has officially LAUNCHED! If you haven’t heard yet, CA RISE is the nation’s first-ever statewide investment in social enterprise. California government (through the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)) has awarded 61 incredible employment social enterprise (ESE) businesses a whopping $25 million …

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

8.7.24

Download press release (PDF) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jaclynn Coussa Associate Director of Marketing & Communications jcoussa@redf.org (415) 510-6027 California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (CA RISE), a nation-leading statewide investment in businesses hiring people with systemic barriers to employment, is set to fuel economic inclusion and mobility for all Californians. — San Francisco, CA …

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

7.1.22

Download press release (PDF) CONTACT: Sarah Christiano Manager, Marketing & Communications schristiano@redf.org (415) 510-6046 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Newsom, California Lawmakers Approve $25 Million to Launch CA RISE The first statewide program of its kind in the U.S., the new California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprises will supercharge the power of California’s employment social …

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

6.15.22