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

Gov. Partnerships & Policy

LA County Now Accepting Bids for the LA:RISE Program

LA County

Accelerator

REDF Accelerator Marks 10th Year, Welcomes New Cohort of Social Enterprise Leaders Expanding Opportunity for Overlooked Talent

Press

Forbes Highlights First Step Staffing (RIIF, Growth Portfolio) for its Innovative Partnership with 1-800-FLOWERS

Forbes

Press

The Doe Fund (RIIF, Growth Portfolio) Awarded ConEdison Grant for HVAC Skills Training Program

Con Edison

Press

Landforce CEO Ilyssa Manspeizer Wins AARP Purpose Prize Award

AARP

Press

I Have A Bean (Accelerator Alum) Founder Pete Leonard Named an RBIJ Justice Champion

Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ)

Press

Dragonfly Thrift Boutique (Accelerator, SNAP E&T) Featured on Inside South Florida

WSFL

Press

Growth Portfolio Member More Than Words Featured on The Today Show

The Today Show

News

How Maria Kim and REDF Are Building Career Pathways Across the United States

Newsweek

Press

Good Morning America Spotlights Detroit’s Rebel Nell (Accelerator alum)

Good Morning America

Press

First Step Staffing (Growth Portfolio, RIIF) Featured in Workforce Realigned, Vol. II

Workforce Realigned

Gov. Partnerships & Policy

REDF Awarded $978K in WIOA Funding to Continue Technical Assistance Program for CA ESE Projects