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

REDF Programs, Team & Culture

Seen and Celebrated | REDF Reflections on Pride Month

Co-written by President & CEO Maria Kim and Sam Babineau, Senior Associate, Government Partnerships & Policy Sexual & Gender Minority Youth...

CEO Insights, Team & Culture

Queen Bey Would be Proud | REDF Spring 2023 Staff Retreat

As with most things that are good, whole, and the way nature intended, my month began and will soon end with Beyoncé front and center. I had the great...

By Maria Kim

REDF Programs, Team & Culture

What the REDF Team is Adding to Their Holiday Shopping Carts

Take a look at some of the REDF team's go-to gifts for the holiday season!

CEO Insights, News, Team & Culture

Welcoming Maria Kim as REDF’s CEO

When I joined REDF in 2007, we were innovating with a handful of ground-breaking organizations in the SF Bay Area to develop what we now call...

By Carla Javits

CEO Insights, Team & Culture

Statement on Yesterday’s Attack on the U.S. Capitol

A statement from REDF’s President & CEO Carla Javits: We stand in solidarity with people across the country and the world in unequivocally...

By Carla Javits