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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 InvestingFlexible 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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Farber Fellows

Pursuing a “Career of Impact” – Amy Yu, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

My goal in business school is to find a meaningful, purpose-driven career. I knew I wanted to blend the experiences I had pre-Booth—management...

11.16.21

CEO Insights

How Milestones Nudge Us Into Who We Are Becoming

Milestones have been on my mind lately. Likely because I’m hitting one this year: 50 years young.  Or because REDF is hitting one too: 25 years...

11.11.21

By Maria Kim

Farber Fellows

From Barriers to Building Blocks: My Farber Summer – Marissa Uchimura, University of Michigan Ross School of Business & Ford School of Public Policy

I came to Michigan to pursue a dual MBA/MPP after four years in the education sector, hoping to discover new ideas and solutions I felt were lacking...

11.9.21
Social Enterprise Gift Guide

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Social Enterprise Gift Guide

Presents that Propel Change This holiday season, give meaningful gifts that move the needle on the issues that move you. Featuring products from...

11.4.21

Farber Fellows

Rediscovering and Redefining Value – Meg Rudy, Duke Fuqua School of Business

This summer I worked at Tech Dump, an electronics recycler and refurbishing employment social enterprise based in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Some...

11.2.21

Gov. Partnerships & Policy, Policy

2021 Policy Highlights: “Building Back Better” with Employment Social Enterprise

As California Governor Gavin Newsom advances his California Comeback Plan and President Joe Biden pushes his Build Back Better agenda, we are seeing...

10.25.21

By Manie Grewal

Impact Investing, News

REDF Impact Investing Fund September 2021 Newsletter

RIIF Closes Two New Loans REDF Impact Investing Fund has recently invested in two new mission-driven businesses! With 13 loans closed to-date and over...

9.30.21

CEO Insights

Let’s Honor the Salt of the Earth

“Salt of the earth” is a phrase that comes from one of the most famous public lectures of all time. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus used it to...

9.6.21

By Carla Javits

News, REDF Programs

September Newsletter: Meet our SNAP Employment & Training Cohort!

Save the Date! Applications for the REDF Accelerator will open on Monday, September 13. Ready to take your employment social enterprise to the next level?...

9.1.21

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REDF Consultant Request for Information

REDF Overview REDF (the Roberts Enterprise Development Fund) is a pioneering venture philanthropy galvanizing a national movement of employment social...

8.18.21

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

CEO Insights, Community Convenings, Events

Navigating to Our North Star: 2021 REDF Partner Retreat Kick-Off

On August 2, CEO Carla Javits opened the 2021 REDF Partner Retreat, a gathering of over 135 leaders from employment social enterprises across the...

8.3.21

By Carla Javits
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