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

Press

She saw abandoned Detroit church — and turned it into a business idea | Rebel Nell

Detroit Free Press

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Chef behind The Prospect KC selected for accelerator focused on employment, social impact

Startland News

Accelerator

REDF Accelerator Brings Together Dynamic Social Enterprise Leaders with a Focus on Lived Experience in Overcoming Employment Barriers

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South County Reentry Resource Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Morgan Hill Times

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The Evolution of the Woodcock Foundation: A Progressive Family Funder Branches Out

Inside Philanthropy

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Business Buzz: Missoula Works

Missoulian

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Impact Investing Newsflow: Notable Impact Finance Deals & Impact Funds to Watch

Pioneers Post

Impact Investing Fund

REDF Impact Investing Fund Deploys nearly $5 Million in 5 Years, including $1.65 Million in Capital to Employment Social Enterprises in 2022

Press Release

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25 Inspiring Nonprofit Leaders Who Will Impact the World in 2023

Causeartist

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Overcoming Barriers to Employment

Chicago Booth's Rustandy Center

Growth Portfolio

REDF Awards $3.9 Million to 13 Growth-Stage Employment Social Enterprises to Expand Fair-Chance Hiring Opportunities

Press Release

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Hilton Foundation awards $175 million in quarterly grants and PRIs

Philanthropy News Digest