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

We're proud to invest in trailblazing social enterprises that support and surround the LGBTQ+ community.

CEO Insights, Team & Culture

Queen Bey Would be Proud | Notes from REDF’s Spring 2023 Staff Retreat

What does our staff retreat have to do with Beyonce? The thrill of being in the front row seat.

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