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    • Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
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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.
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    • Impact Investing FundFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
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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.
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Impact Investing Fund

REDF Impact Investing Fund: Spring 2025 Newsletter

Celebrating new initiatives and loans -- and read our brand-new impact report, now live!

5.19.25

By Carrie McKellogg

Impact Investing Fund, News

REDF Impact Investing Fund: Winter 2024 Newsletter

REDF Impact Investing Fund joins the Appalachian Funders Network, and much more!

12.17.24

Impact Investing Fund

Transforming Lives Behind Bars: A Visit to The Last Mile at San Quentin

RIIF visits San Quentin Rehabilitation Center to explore the work of Oakland-based nonprofit The Last Mile.

9.3.24

By Riya Annamraju

2023 REDF Impact Investing Fund impact report PDF preview

Impact Investing Fund, News

REDF Impact Investing Fund: Summer 2024 Newsletter

Read the latest from REDF Impact Investing Fund

6.26.24

Impact Investing Fund

RIIF’s Largest Loan To Date: A Closer Look at Suay Sew Shop

RIIF's partnership with Suay has ensured that Suay has access to the capital they need to grow -- without resorting to extractive equity arrangements.

6.25.24

By Emilie Linick

Impact Investing Fund

Face it Before They Erase It | RIIF Visits Montgomery, Ala., with Impact Experience

As capital deployers, we need to de-risk our investments by building financial and social capital -- not just siphoning it off. 

2.5.24

By Carrie McKellogg

Impact Investing Fund, News

REDF Impact Investing Fund: Summer 2023 Newsletter

RIIF's 2022 impact, industry recognition, new loans, and more!

7.5.23

Impact Investing Fund, News

Celebrating 5 Years of Impactful Investing

Lessons learned as we surpass a major milestone in our impact investing work.

1.30.23

By Carrie McKellogg

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REDF Impact Investing Fund: Fall 2022 Newsletter

Read all the latest from the REDF Impact Investing Team, from new board members to conference attendance!

11.3.22

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REDF Impact Investing Fund: Summer 2022 Newsletter

Get all the latest news from REDF Impact Investing Fund, including new investments, new borrowers, and more.

7.29.22

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REDF Impact Investing Fund: Spring 2022 Newsletter

Get the latest from REDF Impact Investing Fund -- which is now a certified CDFI!

4.6.22

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REDF Impact Investing Fund: Winter 2021 Newsletter

A number of new investments are coming to the RIIF portfolio. We're also looking for a new professional to join our team.

12.20.21
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