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.
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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.
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REDF Impact Investing Fund Forms Advisory Council Comprised of CDFI, Impact Lending and Small Business Experts

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Carla Javits: Racial justice requires that we reimagine citizenship

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Business Has A Role In Dismantling Racism: 3 Takeaways From Our Conversation With Dr. Manuel Pastor And Amelia Ransom

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Possible Budget Cuts Could Affect Projects That Help Homeless Find Jobs

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REDF Awards $150K to Five Employment Social Enterprises in Second Round of COVID-19 Relief Grants

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REDF Awards $250K in Front Line Matching Grants to Social Enterprises Providing Essential Services During COVID-19

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REDF Impact Investing Fund and Open Road Alliance Launch $1M Lending Partnership for Employment Social Enterprises in Response to COVID-19

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REDF Partners with the County of Los Angeles to Award $500K in Grants to 59 Social Enterprises & Small Businesses

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L.A. County Provides $500,000 in Small Business Grants

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REDF Awards $450,000 to Social Enterprises that Employ People Hard Hit by COVID-19

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West Side Nonprofit Inspires Many as it Helps the Formerly Incarcerated Find Jobs

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REDF Impact Investing Fund Deploys Over $1M in Capital to Mission-Driven Businesses

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