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

Press

Freedom a la Carte’s Paula Haines Named Small Nonprofit CEO of the Year by Columbus CEO

Columbus CEO

Press

RIIF Borrower Suay Sew Shop Profiled in The Guardian for Innovative Post-Wildfire Textile Salvage

The Guardian

Press

CEO/Co-Founder of Longtime REDF Partner FFRP Interviewed on The Daily Show

The Daily Show

Accelerator

Advancing Economic Inclusion and Mobility: REDF Accelerator Announces New Cohort of Social Enterprise Leaders

Press

LA Times Features Second Round of CA RISE Funding

Los Angeles Times

CA RISE

CA RISE Disburses Second Round of Funding to Advance Economic Inclusion

Press

CA RISE Partner Homeward Bound of Marin Profiled on ABC News ‘Made in America’ Segment

ABC News

Growth Portfolio

REDF Awards $900K to Nine Employment Social Enterprises Creating Pathways to Quality Jobs

Press Release

New Investments in REDF Totaling $4.5M Will Spur Growth of Employment Social Enterprise Solution Nationwide

Press

Accelerator Graduate Unshattered Listed on WSJ’s Handcrafted Gift Guide for Travelers

Wall Street Journal

Press

NPR Affiliate Features REDF Partner Coalfield Development in New Solar Initiative

WBUR

Press

North Lawndale Employment Network CEO weighs in on positive effects of Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act

Lawndale News