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 Investing FundFlexible 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

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MADE: Springback Colorado

Learn more about Denver social enterprise Springback Colorado.

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MADE: Rebuilding Exchange

Learn more about Chicago social enterprise Rebuilding Exchange.

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MADE: Sweet Beginnings

Learn more about Chicago social enterprise Sweet Beginnings.

REDF Programs, Video & Media

Video: Demystifying the Social Enterprise Ecosystem

REDF believes that partnerships developed in social enterprise ecosystems are critical in expanding impact. Explore more about our model and approach in...

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MADE: Rebel Nell

Learn more about Detroit jewelry social enterprise Rebel Nell.

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MADE: Mile High WorkShop

Learn more about Denver social enterprise Mile High WorkShop.

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REDF is Taking Off!

We're proud to be expanding our reach across the United States, to build the social enterprise movement.

Community Stories, News, Video & Media

2015 Stuart G. Moldaw Step-Up Award: Katelyn Dalton

Honoring the accomplishments of Katelyn Dalton, a graduate of Goodwill of Silicon Valley's social enterprise.

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MADE: The Empowerment Plan

Learn more about Detroit social enterprise The Empowerment Plan.